vodolaz
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How do you like that mini-shadow, Scott? I have the regular one; couldn't find a mini for comparison.
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If you use the small Suunto's for bottom timers, make sure you use a backup.
Why?
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The trasnsducer has a tendency to mess up and it will indicate the wrong depth. It happened twice to my stinger, twice to a friends stinger, once to another guys stinger whom I know, to a buddy's D3 etc.
I haven't had any problems with the "big" Suunto's, nor have I heard of many (I know of one, but it wasn't a transducer problem).
I haven't had any problems with the "big" Suunto's, nor have I heard of many (I know of one, but it wasn't a transducer problem).
boomx5
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I find it fits great in my thigh pocket. I might get a regular one to wear since my Cressi leaks a bit when I look around.
boomx5
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What should I get for a back-up? I would like something thats reliable and downloadable. I know the Uwatec's are supposed to be good, but I don't think they are downloadable. What do you recommend?
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The large Suunto's are nice, for a long time I used a Vyper and never had any problems nor did any of my friends. I got into serious trouble when I switched to a stinger and it decided to indicate the wrong depth. I then found out that this was a relatively common problem.
I head that GI is now using an Oceanic pro something. I haven't checked it out yet, but it might be worth a look. It is downloadable and the display is supposed to be very nice.
boomx5
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I just wonder how good the gauge mode is?
RichLockyer
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Since that's the only mode he uses, I would assume pretty good.
His complaint was the same as others... Vyper too hard to read and the Uwatec doesn't download. I think there's also a depth issue with the Uwatec... I recall that it craps out around 328 or so. That would explain why he wouldn't stick with that and keep the Vyper in a pocket to DL profiles.
The VEO 200 can do gauge mode to 400ft.
The VT Pro is similar but has hoseless AI.
Both can log 24 dives.
VEO 200 wrist mount is only $224 at Leisure Pro.
Looks like Suunto has some serious competition.
RichLockyer
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Unless you're planning dives beyond 300ft (how deep is the Tahoe?), you might want to consider the Uwatec on the wrist and clip the D3 off in a pocket for downloading profiles.
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