Captain Crocs
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Alright, so I know there are ~400 threads in this section, no doubt many of which are this exact same topic, but...
I am looking at purchasing my first computer. I am a uni student, so naturally I have little income (who's idea was it to start diving?!?) and am looking for the best bang for my buck. I have been looking around, but would like some personal testimonials from some users.
Features I need:
Air/nitrox 40% capable
audible/visible alarms
durable
under $500 (absolute limit), under $400 if possible
good warranty
Features I prefer:
Wrist mounted
Able to be worn as timepiece (E.G. durable enough to stand up to every day use)
compass (wishful thinking, i know).
I dove with an Aeris Manta a few times, and was very pleased. I didn't learn all the features, but it did what I needed it to, and was shiny to boot. Any users out there who recommend/ condemn it?
I also have another question. I would prefer a wrist mounted comp, but I do not own a compass... I am under the assumption that a budget wrist comp won't have a compass, which makes me consider a console (with an analog compass). price range would remain the same.
If this is in the wrong section, I apologize.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am looking at purchasing my first computer. I am a uni student, so naturally I have little income (who's idea was it to start diving?!?) and am looking for the best bang for my buck. I have been looking around, but would like some personal testimonials from some users.
Features I need:
Air/nitrox 40% capable
audible/visible alarms
durable
under $500 (absolute limit), under $400 if possible
good warranty
Features I prefer:
Wrist mounted
Able to be worn as timepiece (E.G. durable enough to stand up to every day use)
compass (wishful thinking, i know).
I dove with an Aeris Manta a few times, and was very pleased. I didn't learn all the features, but it did what I needed it to, and was shiny to boot. Any users out there who recommend/ condemn it?
I also have another question. I would prefer a wrist mounted comp, but I do not own a compass... I am under the assumption that a budget wrist comp won't have a compass, which makes me consider a console (with an analog compass). price range would remain the same.
If this is in the wrong section, I apologize.
Thanks in advance for your help!