Suunto Cobra 3

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Does anyone have any experience with this console? I tried using the search function, but nothing really useful came up. How do you like its performance over the cobra 2, vyper 2/ air, does the 3D compass function as good as they say it does? I'm looking to upgrade from the geeko 2

 

[altaskier]

Hi - I got one about two months ago. Once you figure out how to do the initial calibration (place the computer flat on a table, away from metal, and rotate it SLOWLY while holding it flat), the compass actually works pretty well and is tolerant of tilts. I like the nice big numbers on it, I like that MacDive now works with it for downloading (plus of course Suunto Dive Manger on Windows), I like that I can set it to 50% RGBM if I want to though I think I never will, and that I was already used to the Vyper so it was easy to learn. So I'm a happy camper!

You can download the manual from the Suunto web site if you want to look into the details some more.

 

[TheScubaBOB]

I don't have a Cobra 3 but I do have the Vyper Air, the LDS says the only diff is hoseless vs hose air connection.

Coming from a Vyper 2 I am very happy with the improved compass. I really wish they'd update the Vyper 2's compass.

As I'm used to the interface from my Vyper 2 I am completely satisfied with my Vyper Air.