Which Computer with a Meg

White-Trash · 25th October 2006, 03:14

I am just starting to save for my rebreather adventure. My first step is to get a computer that I can learn to use and will fit nicely with a Meg. I am thinking about a VR3 possibly an HR explorer. Then there is always the shearwater. Anyway my question is... what do you dive and why? What would you reccomend?

Joe · 25th October 2006, 03:25

My preference is the computer between my ears backed up with tables.

I have one buddy that dives an older Cochran with VPM closed circuit on it and another that dives a VR3. The Cochran comes closest to VPM up to about 150' and then gets too conservative. The VR3 gives entirely too much deco IMO, but that may just be my buddys settings on it although I don't think so.

Personally, I'll stick with the tables, espcially for the extreme stuff.

Quote: (Originally Posted by White-Trash)

I am just starting to save for my rebreather adventure. My first step is to get a computer that I can learn to use and will fit nicely with a Meg. I am thinking about a VR3 possibly an HR explorer. Then there is always the shearwater. Anyway my question is... what do you dive and why? What would you reccomend?

silentscuba · 25th October 2006, 06:53

I have two Shearwaters, one is integrated into my KISS Classic and the other I dive as a standalone at a constant PO2.

I have owned the HSE, VR3 and Cochran. The Shearwater is easier to use and has been very reliable. The display is easy to read and the computer is very easy to set up.

I know you can integrate the Shearwater into both the APECS and COPIS Megs.

You can dive the Shearwater as a stand alone at first and then wire it in later. It is very inexpensive and easy to integrate it into your new MEG. You then have a full real time deco trimix CCR computer.

The Shearwater in my opinion is the way to go.

Gadget · 25th October 2006, 13:00

Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers.

**trob09** · 25th October 2006, 13:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget)

Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers.

Two reasons:

- Rev1 electronics....some like the bleeding edge, some don't.

- Historic delivery schedule in the rebreather industry. Waiting for Apecs 3 may entail significant wait times.

After a long history of diving tables and BT on OC, I bought an ISC-supplied Shearwater meg. The integrated deco was very nice. I am sure I would not like to have two handsets plus another computer on my wrists.

My hammermeg conversion is scheduled to show up today to replace the failed shearwaer electronics. My thoughts are that if you want a deco computer, integrated is the way to go.

Morg_NZ · 25th October 2006, 13:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget)

Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers.

?????? who told you that???,

6Gill · 25th October 2006, 13:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by White-Trash)

I am just starting to save for my rebreather adventure. My first step is to get a computer that I can learn to use and will fit nicely with a Meg. I am thinking about a VR3 possibly an HR explorer. Then there is always the shearwater. Anyway my question is... what do you dive and why? What would you reccomend?

I recommend the Shearwater as well. It functions stand alone as well as integrates with a number of different Rebreather units. The menu system is intuitive, it's very easy to read and has fantastic battery life. Bruce has given me excellent service and it is very competitively priced!

**trob09** · 25th October 2006, 13:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Morg_NZ)

?????? who told you that???,

I heard that from Leon at Beneath The Sea earlier this year.

PPA · 25th October 2006, 13:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget)

Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers.

Gadegt
Do you have more news about apecs 3?
Do you think Leon is going to show apecs 3 during Dema?
Cheers
Pedro

White-Trash · 25th October 2006, 14:49

Sounds like the Shearwater is the favorite so far. I have been trying to find more info on it but have come up short. Do they have a website with the specs? How many algo's does it support? How many mixes and are they switchable underwater? thanks again for your help. I respect current ccr divers opinions. I do not know many personally.

25th October 2006, 03:14	#1 (permalink)
White-Trash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Which Computer with a Meg I am just starting to save for my rebreather adventure. My first step is to get a computer that I can learn to use and will fit nicely with a Meg. I am thinking about a VR3 possibly an HR explorer. Then there is always the shearwater. Anyway my question is... what do you dive and why? What would you reccomend?
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25th October 2006, 03:25	#2 (permalink)
Joe RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 321	Re: Which Computer with a Meg My preference is the computer between my ears backed up with tables. I have one buddy that dives an older Cochran with VPM closed circuit on it and another that dives a VR3. The Cochran comes closest to VPM up to about 150' and then gets too conservative. The VR3 gives entirely too much deco IMO, but that may just be my buddys settings on it although I don't think so. Personally, I'll stick with the tables, espcially for the extreme stuff. Quote: (Originally Posted by White-Trash) I am just starting to save for my rebreather adventure. My first step is to get a computer that I can learn to use and will fit nicely with a Meg. I am thinking about a VR3 possibly an HR explorer. Then there is always the shearwater. Anyway my question is... what do you dive and why? What would you reccomend?
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25th October 2006, 06:53	#3 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 612	Re: Which Computer with a Meg I have two Shearwaters, one is integrated into my KISS Classic and the other I dive as a standalone at a constant PO2. I have owned the HSE, VR3 and Cochran. The Shearwater is easier to use and has been very reliable. The display is easy to read and the computer is very easy to set up. I know you can integrate the Shearwater into both the APECS and COPIS Megs. You can dive the Shearwater as a stand alone at first and then wire it in later. It is very inexpensive and easy to integrate it into your new MEG. You then have a full real time deco trimix CCR computer. The Shearwater in my opinion is the way to go. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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25th October 2006, 13:00	#4 (permalink)
Gadget Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoddesdon, Herts. Posts: 163	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers. __________________ Si Lawrence www.divehdi.com
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25th October 2006, 13:27	#5 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget) Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers. Two reasons: - Rev1 electronics....some like the bleeding edge, some don't. - Historic delivery schedule in the rebreather industry. Waiting for Apecs 3 may entail significant wait times. After a long history of diving tables and BT on OC, I bought an ISC-supplied Shearwater meg. The integrated deco was very nice. I am sure I would not like to have two handsets plus another computer on my wrists. My hammermeg conversion is scheduled to show up today to replace the failed shearwaer electronics. My thoughts are that if you want a deco computer, integrated is the way to go. Last edited by trob09 : 25th October 2006 at 13:31.
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Morg_NZ Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, England. Posts: 133	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget) Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers. ?????? who told you that???, __________________ "Love like like you've never been hurt, live like there is no tomorrow and f%ck like your in a porn film"
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6Gill Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 112	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by White-Trash) I am just starting to save for my rebreather adventure. My first step is to get a computer that I can learn to use and will fit nicely with a Meg. I am thinking about a VR3 possibly an HR explorer. Then there is always the shearwater. Anyway my question is... what do you dive and why? What would you reccomend? I recommend the Shearwater as well. It functions stand alone as well as integrates with a number of different Rebreather units. The menu system is intuitive, it's very easy to read and has fantastic battery life. Bruce has given me excellent service and it is very competitively priced! __________________ "It's a shame ignorance isn't painful!"
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25th October 2006, 13:33	#8 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Morg_NZ) ?????? who told you that???, I heard that from Leon at Beneath The Sea earlier this year.
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25th October 2006, 13:43	#9 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 56	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget) Why not just keep putting the money aside and wait for apes 3 to come along as the handset will be detachable and act as stand alone decopression computers. Gadegt Do you have more news about apecs 3? Do you think Leon is going to show apecs 3 during Dema? Cheers Pedro
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25th October 2006, 14:49	#10 (permalink)
White-Trash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Re: Which Computer with a Meg Sounds like the Shearwater is the favorite so far. I have been trying to find more info on it but have come up short. Do they have a website with the specs? How many algo's does it support? How many mixes and are they switchable underwater? thanks again for your help. I respect current ccr divers opinions. I do not know many personally.
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