As I'm working on finalizing my choice I was wondering which way to go.
The main question does the nerd interfere with seeing the sites at all?
The main question does the nerd interfere with seeing the sites at all?
Nerd and petrel vs 2 petrel
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Is a blinky HUD an option or would you have to go outside to get one?
helios
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Wouldn't your unit already come with some version of the Petrel or other controller?
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I can order the config I want.
One option is there version of a HUB. If I'm going that way I'd rather get the nerd
One option is there version of a HUB. If I'm going that way I'd rather get the nerd
OP
Nope.hence why I'm asking, but I trust Shearwater
Was directed at Marie.
I, among others, feel there’s an engineering flaw with where the depth sensor sits and is attached within the Nerd casing. It is prone to becoming jarred and needing to be replaced by Shearwater. I also do not think it’s visible if there is a true, shiz hit the fan, silty blackout or whiteout. Some HUDs, however, are.
Assuming this is a Choptima, I’d suggest either Petrel + Nerd or Petrel + HUD. You could do a HUD + Nerd, but I don’t find that to be the best config to learn on and some instructors won’t permit it.
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flymolo
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I’ve never dove a nerd but I can attest to a hud being both easy to monitor and completely unobtrusive
Ahhh yeah….Nerd and Petrel
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