Vr3. Is it worth using just as 4th Cell

Shaunzxr · 19th May 2008, 18:35

Diving with Hammerhead (Gradient Factors Deco)
Looking at Proplanner software. Can't get the VR3 anywhere near the GF software MV-Plan, DDPlan, Gap etc

Upgrading the VR3 to VPM: because it's sooooo old would cost £675
Not gonna do that.

So I just use it as a 4th cell, bending it every dive. Or I sell it to an OC buddy.

Because I have the Hammerhead I have 2 deco computers so don't really need the VR3 to do deco other than leaving it on OC in case I have to bail.
(suggestions please)

Is there reasonable priced alternative to the VR3 4th cell. I just might sell it and get something else because I do like the 4th cell.
Cheers

Ferg3333 · 19th May 2008, 20:34

I know someone who might buy it

I found the vr3 not to track fast enough for my liking as a fourth cell, so personally I would get rid of it. Other options include the shearwater 3 cell backup but thats gonna cost a grand but would easily get you home safe.

diveladydive · 23rd May 2008, 22:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr)

Diving with Hammerhead (Gradient Factors Deco)
Looking at Proplanner software. Can't get the VR3 anywhere near the GF software MV-Plan, DDPlan, Gap etc

Upgrading the VR3 to VPM: because it's sooooo old would cost £675
Not gonna do that.

So I just use it as a 4th cell, bending it every dive. Or I sell it to an OC buddy.

Because I have the Hammerhead I have 2 deco computers so don't really need the VR3 to do deco other than leaving it on OC in case I have to bail.
(suggestions please)

Is there reasonable priced alternative to the VR3 4th cell. I just might sell it and get something else because I do like the 4th cell.
Cheers

Use it as an independent, in case all your electronics go to hell in a handbasket. The logarithms deco out slower than pure RGBM, but it's a sweet computer. I've deived most on the market, & the VR 3 is worth holding on to unless there is a strong need to sell.

-Peri

19th May 2008, 18:35	#1 (permalink)
Shaunzxr Inspo Luver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, midlands Posts: 87	Vr3. Is it worth using just as 4th Cell Diving with Hammerhead (Gradient Factors Deco) Looking at Proplanner software. Can't get the VR3 anywhere near the GF software MV-Plan, DDPlan, Gap etc Upgrading the VR3 to VPM: because it's sooooo old would cost £675 Not gonna do that. So I just use it as a 4th cell, bending it every dive. Or I sell it to an OC buddy. Because I have the Hammerhead I have 2 deco computers so don't really need the VR3 to do deco other than leaving it on OC in case I have to bail. (suggestions please) Is there reasonable priced alternative to the VR3 4th cell. I just might sell it and get something else because I do like the 4th cell. Cheers
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19th May 2008, 20:34	#2 (permalink)
Ferg3333 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 156	Re: Vr3. Is it worth using just as 4th Cell I know someone who might buy it I found the vr3 not to track fast enough for my liking as a fourth cell, so personally I would get rid of it. Other options include the shearwater 3 cell backup but thats gonna cost a grand but would easily get you home safe.
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23rd May 2008, 22:23	#3 (permalink)
diveladydive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Titan Pelagian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southeastern Florida Posts: 51	Re: Vr3. Is it worth using just as 4th Cell Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr) Diving with Hammerhead (Gradient Factors Deco) Looking at Proplanner software. Can't get the VR3 anywhere near the GF software MV-Plan, DDPlan, Gap etc Upgrading the VR3 to VPM: because it's sooooo old would cost £675 Not gonna do that. So I just use it as a 4th cell, bending it every dive. Or I sell it to an OC buddy. Because I have the Hammerhead I have 2 deco computers so don't really need the VR3 to do deco other than leaving it on OC in case I have to bail. (suggestions please) Is there reasonable priced alternative to the VR3 4th cell. I just might sell it and get something else because I do like the 4th cell. Cheers Use it as an independent, in case all your electronics go to hell in a handbasket. The logarithms deco out slower than pure RGBM, but it's a sweet computer. I've deived most on the market, & the VR 3 is worth holding on to unless there is a strong need to sell. -Peri __________________ *Complacency: Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by ignorance of actual dangers or deficiencies.* *Success: A journey in which the improbable becomes possible, leading to surprising levels of achievement.* *Dr. Peri M. Blum* *Instructor, IANTD* *Member, Board of Advisors, IANTD* *www.supremedivers.com* *561-901-9715* The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and the author’s alone.
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