Well here I am. I found this board searching for answers about the Atom 1 Computer and have been reading threads ever since.
I am new to diving (Legally) I just finished up my open water coarse and am headed to Cayman to do the Cert dives and Advanced Dives. I have been Skin diving for years and an avid snorkeler. I spend a ton of time in Kona so I have lots of great shore dives to explore over then next 50 years.
I bought me and my wife the Atom 1's off the internet after a lot of research. the big point I missed was looking whether the company was a Authorized reseller and I got burned. Now I am in the process of trying to get my money back.
The issue, The Atom 1's I recioeved are old versions and aperently flood very easily. Oceanic told me that they are no longer available and LeaisurePro in NJ buys the old items and discounts them to poor suckers like me. They will honor the warrenty if they flood but will not replace them until that event occurs which could ruin an entire trip. The new version has a better seal for the Battery compartment and better software that preserves battery life which I knew was an issue from reading this board. With the new software, they last almost a year, as promised before you need a new Battery.
Live and Learn I guess.
I am excited to get my dives in and further my education. I was a fireman for 10 years and took severl rescue diving courses but non were PADI and so I had no real certification. After I complete the Advanced dives I am starting a Nitroc and Rescue course. Eventually I would like to get certified as a dive master. Why, my own personal reasons but mainly to learn more and be safe. Besides, i enjoy the challenges.
Thanks for listening / Reading
Scooter, The Lava Surfer!
I am new to diving (Legally) I just finished up my open water coarse and am headed to Cayman to do the Cert dives and Advanced Dives. I have been Skin diving for years and an avid snorkeler. I spend a ton of time in Kona so I have lots of great shore dives to explore over then next 50 years.
I bought me and my wife the Atom 1's off the internet after a lot of research. the big point I missed was looking whether the company was a Authorized reseller and I got burned. Now I am in the process of trying to get my money back.
The issue, The Atom 1's I recioeved are old versions and aperently flood very easily. Oceanic told me that they are no longer available and LeaisurePro in NJ buys the old items and discounts them to poor suckers like me. They will honor the warrenty if they flood but will not replace them until that event occurs which could ruin an entire trip. The new version has a better seal for the Battery compartment and better software that preserves battery life which I knew was an issue from reading this board. With the new software, they last almost a year, as promised before you need a new Battery.
Live and Learn I guess.
I am excited to get my dives in and further my education. I was a fireman for 10 years and took severl rescue diving courses but non were PADI and so I had no real certification. After I complete the Advanced dives I am starting a Nitroc and Rescue course. Eventually I would like to get certified as a dive master. Why, my own personal reasons but mainly to learn more and be safe. Besides, i enjoy the challenges.
Thanks for listening / Reading
Scooter, The Lava Surfer!
Great Intro. I'll certainly look forward to your participation around the board.
