Shearwater Pursuit

Francisco · 27th January 2008, 18:17

Hello,

The Shearwater Pursuit interest me,

I would like to have the opinion of those who dive with it.

What are positives and negatives points of this computer ?

tdzao · 27th January 2008, 20:28

You can search old threads here or on the deco stop --- I haven't used it but I have only read positive things, not a single negative. Sounds like a great product.

Eric Fattah
Liquivision Products

Blomman · 27th January 2008, 20:48

The only issue so far that I've had with mine is that the computer has lost date/time a few times. I would also like to see Shearwater produce a manual for the Pursuit in the near future. Other than that I am very pleased with mine. I find the computer very easy to use and understand. Everything is pretty much straight forward.

// Blomman

gerstl_ossi · 27th January 2008, 21:15

One a VR3 and a Pursuit from Shearwater. I like the Pursuit, simple, intuitive, has all 3 cell reading and a nice deco software. Great computer.

Andy Del · 28th January 2008, 00:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Francisco)

Hello,

What are positives and negatives points of this computer ?

Positives, I own one. Negatives, you should buy my VR3.

It's very simple to use, to setup and dive. I find it easier to read underwater, yet I never had any issues with the VR: it's just better. I too have had the date and time reset, but you get a warning this has happened.

Gilles · 28th January 2008, 00:32

I have decided not to replace the very reliable Apecs controller on my Meg rig.

So I am thus deciding between a Shearwater (computer only) or X1. I hope to pass by the SW place, and see it for myself.

Currently leaning towards the X1 because of my poor Uw vision.

I have had disappointing performance from my VR3 (2.01?? older version), but very good support from DeltaP. I hope their newer versions have proven more reliable.

Mark Chase · 28th January 2008, 06:57

The Shear water Pursuit is a lovely compact version of the excellent GF.

I have had no problems with diving it and I think its operation and range of functions is excellent. The only alteration id make is to enlarge the PP02 numbers (sort of bold print) and provide a bailout accelerated deco schedule on the OC.

There are some annoying programing issues with the Pursuit that i didn't suffer with on the old GF brick. Tissue resets and loss of date / time seems to be the only remaining issue all of the previous ones have been sorted by Internet link upgrade.

Whilst the issues have never affected me in the water they do reduce confidence somewhat as you wonder how the bug affects other aspects of the decompression program.

Hopefully it will be sorted soon.

ATB

Mark

decoweenie · 28th January 2008, 07:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

So I am thus deciding between a Shearwater (computer only) or X1...

I have both and believe you will be very happy with either.

Keep in mind there are some differences:

X1 has VPM only, while GAP (ZHL) is still in beta
Size difference, obviously
Battery difference, obviously
Tap versus piezo buttons
Screen on X1 is brilliant, but the SW has automatic back-lighting feature.

aquaholic · 28th January 2008, 12:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

Whilst the issues have never affected me in the water they do reduce confidence somewhat as you wonder how the bug affects other aspects of the decompression program.

Hopefully it will be sorted soon.

Last time I emailed Bruce he said they were working on another patch for the 'watchdog errors' that cause the tissue clearing and time/date resets, as it now seems to ocur mainly in units that have been switched off for a length of time...

I do wonder if I have a 'friday afternoon unit'

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On my first two dives sofar that computer has not recorded any dive details at all. It 'knew' it had been in the water as the surface interval time and last max depth were correct, but there is no profile in the log and nothing to download. Most annoying that. Bruce said he had never come across this before, so... has this happend to anybody else?

Anke

Jorma · 28th January 2008, 13:34

This far experienced:
+ very simple and straighforward to learn and use
+ clear display and adequate font size for senior eyes
+ really like the automatic back light
- manual would be nice to get with the unit (GF manual available from SW site has some difference to Pursuit - allthough adequate to start up).

Brgds,
Jorma

27th January 2008, 18:17	#1 (permalink)
Francisco New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Geneva Posts: 15	Shearwater Pursuit Hello, The Shearwater Pursuit interest me, I would like to have the opinion of those who dive with it. What are positives and negatives points of this computer ?
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27th January 2008, 20:28	#2 (permalink)
tdzao New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 65	Re: Shearwater Pursuit You can search old threads here or on the deco stop --- I haven't used it but I have only read positive things, not a single negative. Sounds like a great product. Eric Fattah Liquivision Products
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27th January 2008, 20:48	#3 (permalink)
Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 153	Re: Shearwater Pursuit The only issue so far that I've had with mine is that the computer has lost date/time a few times. I would also like to see Shearwater produce a manual for the Pursuit in the near future. Other than that I am very pleased with mine. I find the computer very easy to use and understand. Everything is pretty much straight forward. // Blomman
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27th January 2008, 21:15	#4 (permalink)
gerstl_ossi RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet RB80 / Clone Home Build Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 345	Re: Shearwater Pursuit One a VR3 and a Pursuit from Shearwater. I like the Pursuit, simple, intuitive, has all 3 cell reading and a nice deco software. Great computer.
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28th January 2008, 00:22	#5 (permalink)
Andy Del Classic KISSer Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Sunny Sydney Posts: 437	Re: Shearwater Pursuit Quote: (Originally Posted by Francisco) Hello, What are positives and negatives points of this computer ? Positives, I own one. Negatives, you should buy my VR3. It's very simple to use, to setup and dive. I find it easier to read underwater, yet I never had any issues with the VR: it's just better. I too have had the date and time reset, but you get a warning this has happened. __________________ Yellow - the colour of greatness!
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28th January 2008, 00:32	#6 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Shearwater Pursuit I have decided not to replace the very reliable Apecs controller on my Meg rig. So I am thus deciding between a Shearwater (computer only) or X1. I hope to pass by the SW place, and see it for myself. Currently leaning towards the X1 because of my poor Uw vision. I have had disappointing performance from my VR3 (2.01?? older version), but very good support from DeltaP. I hope their newer versions have proven more reliable. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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28th January 2008, 06:57	#7 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,854	Re: Shearwater Pursuit The Shear water Pursuit is a lovely compact version of the excellent GF. I have had no problems with diving it and I think its operation and range of functions is excellent. The only alteration id make is to enlarge the PP02 numbers (sort of bold print) and provide a bailout accelerated deco schedule on the OC. There are some annoying programing issues with the Pursuit that i didn't suffer with on the old GF brick. Tissue resets and loss of date / time seems to be the only remaining issue all of the previous ones have been sorted by Internet link upgrade. Whilst the issues have never affected me in the water they do reduce confidence somewhat as you wonder how the bug affects other aspects of the decompression program. Hopefully it will be sorted soon. ATB Mark __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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28th January 2008, 07:59	#8 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Shearwater Pursuit Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) So I am thus deciding between a Shearwater (computer only) or X1... I have both and believe you will be very happy with either. Keep in mind there are some differences: X1 has VPM only, while GAP (ZHL) is still in beta Size difference, obviously Battery difference, obviously Tap versus piezo buttons Screen on X1 is brilliant, but the SW has automatic back-lighting feature. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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28th January 2008, 12:28	#9 (permalink)
aquaholic hohum Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 101	Re: Shearwater Pursuit Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) Whilst the issues have never affected me in the water they do reduce confidence somewhat as you wonder how the bug affects other aspects of the decompression program. Hopefully it will be sorted soon. Last time I emailed Bruce he said they were working on another patch for the 'watchdog errors' that cause the tissue clearing and time/date resets, as it now seems to ocur mainly in units that have been switched off for a length of time... I do wonder if I have a 'friday afternoon unit' . On my first two dives sofar that computer has not recorded any dive details at all. It 'knew' it had been in the water as the surface interval time and last max depth were correct, but there is no profile in the log and nothing to download. Most annoying that. Bruce said he had never come across this before, so... has this happend to anybody else? Anke __________________ Trying things different to the norm is the route to a new norm.... Last edited by aquaholic : 28th January 2008 at 12:37.
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28th January 2008, 13:34	#10 (permalink)
Jorma New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland, Inkoo Posts: 10	Re: Shearwater Pursuit This far experienced: + very simple and straighforward to learn and use + clear display and adequate font size for senior eyes + really like the automatic back light - manual would be nice to get with the unit (GF manual available from SW site has some difference to Pursuit - allthough adequate to start up). Brgds, Jorma
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