HS explorer

Silentghost · 4th December 2005, 17:46

Hello everybody

I am a quite new rebreather diver from Finland. I dive with Classic Inspiration. I use the HS Explorer diving computer for trimix dive with fourth cell. I would like to know, is it very commonly used diving computer? I have noticed that VR3 is very popular in UK. My own computer is second-hand and it works very well.

-Anssi-

***caveseeker7*** · 4th December 2005, 18:20

The VR3 is seems to be the much more popular computer, though geographic location probably plays a role. Here in the US there are plenty of Explorers around, but they're less common in Europe. A whole bunch of people here on the board use them.

ROB DAVIE · 4th December 2005, 18:52

I have both VR-3's, and an HS-E. Both types are fine computers. I tend to use the Explorer because I like the RGBM.

diverrob · 4th December 2005, 19:56

I have has the explorer for about 6 months now and I am very happy with mine. The only problem I have had is with the depth sensor (reads Deep) and that was only minor. All in all I like the computer

Rob

Ben Field · 5th December 2005, 10:49

Hi,

I have an Explorer here in the UK- 'tis a big beasty and the screen and buttons took alittle learning but I'm happy with it. Haven't given it a good trashing depth wise yet but happy with its deco from 30-45mtrs so far.

Slightly wary of the durability of the plastic as diving here is tough on kit...

VR3's are everywhere- still see alot get "left on the boat" with flat batteries... dived with a guy this summer who had three! One with 4th cell on one arm, one not connected to his YBOD on the other arm and a spare in his dive bag!!!

BEN

***schford*** · 5th December 2005, 14:02

Sarah and I have Explorers in the UK too....

Mainly as I prefer RGBM to the older VR3 pyle stops and buhlmann.

Stuart

***jradomski*** · 5th December 2005, 14:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Silentghost)

Hello everybody

I am a quite new rebreather diver from Finland. I dive with Classic Inspiration. I use the HS Explorer diving computer for trimix dive with fourth cell. I would like to know, is it very commonly used diving computer? I have noticed that VR3 is very popular in UK. My own computer is second-hand and it works very well.

-Anssi-

for ccr diving I have used and owned owned various cochrans, the explorer and the VR3 , I still have the my cochran and explorer... got rid of the vr3..

decoweenie · 5th December 2005, 14:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

...I still have the my cochran and explorer... got rid of the vr3..

I would like to try the new Cochran one day, but my last Cochran units (a long time ago) still left very bad taste...

The only two things I really like about the new VR-3 is (1) the color screen, and (2) the menu prompt GUI.

The color screen is brilliant for diving in darker environment. And I don't have to remember the options with the prompt menu GUI.

I always hear good support for the Explorer, but can't stand the GUI. Without reading the manual, I had no idea how to work the menu when I (re)bought another Explorer a few months ago after a few years of selling the first one. So I sold it without even try to dive with it.

Personally, I am holding my breath for the Heliox unit to come out next year.

Ben Field · 5th December 2005, 15:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I always hear good support for the Explorer, but can't stand the GUI.

Its less than optimal but I work around it with a little "cheat sheet" attached to the strap.

It would be nice if instead of just counting when you hold the buttons down it actually showed the menu options as they scrolled past- I guess the LCD isn't really suitable for that

FWIW- Does anyone like/use the backlight on the explorer?

BEN

**rigdiver** · 5th December 2005, 16:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Silentghost)

Hello everybody

I am a quite new rebreather diver from Finland. I dive with Classic Inspiration. I use the HS Explorer diving computer for trimix dive with fourth cell. I would like to know, is it very commonly used diving computer? I have noticed that VR3 is very popular in UK. My own computer is second-hand and it works very well.

-Anssi-

I own both the VR3 and HS Explorer. Both are fine units. I tend to like the VR3 a little better. I'm taking possession of the new VR3 with VPM and color screen tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes after I dive it. I've been using VPM for custom cut tables for years on OC. VPM to me is more user friendly than RGBM.

4th December 2005, 17:46	#1 (permalink)
Silentghost New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 16	HS explorer Hello everybody I am a quite new rebreather diver from Finland. I dive with Classic Inspiration. I use the HS Explorer diving computer for trimix dive with fourth cell. I would like to know, is it very commonly used diving computer? I have noticed that VR3 is very popular in UK. My own computer is second-hand and it works very well. -Anssi-
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4th December 2005, 18:20	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,555	Re: HS explorer The VR3 is seems to be the much more popular computer, though geographic location probably plays a role. Here in the US there are plenty of Explorers around, but they're less common in Europe. A whole bunch of people here on the board use them. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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4th December 2005, 18:52	#3 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: HS explorer I have both VR-3's, and an HS-E. Both types are fine computers. I tend to use the Explorer because I like the RGBM. __________________ "CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving WHEN PIGS FLY!!"--GI3
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4th December 2005, 19:56	#4 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 349	Re: HS explorer I have has the explorer for about 6 months now and I am very happy with mine. The only problem I have had is with the depth sensor (reads Deep) and that was only minor. All in all I like the computer Rob
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5th December 2005, 10:49	#5 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,774	Re: HS explorer Hi, I have an Explorer here in the UK- 'tis a big beasty and the screen and buttons took alittle learning but I'm happy with it. Haven't given it a good trashing depth wise yet but happy with its deco from 30-45mtrs so far. Slightly wary of the durability of the plastic as diving here is tough on kit... VR3's are everywhere- still see alot get "left on the boat" with flat batteries... dived with a guy this summer who had three! One with 4th cell on one arm, one not connected to his YBOD on the other arm and a spare in his dive bag!!! BEN __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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5th December 2005, 14:02	#6 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: HS explorer Sarah and I have Explorers in the UK too.... Mainly as I prefer RGBM to the older VR3 pyle stops and buhlmann. Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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5th December 2005, 14:16	#7 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: HS explorer Quote: (Originally Posted by Silentghost) Hello everybody I am a quite new rebreather diver from Finland. I dive with Classic Inspiration. I use the HS Explorer diving computer for trimix dive with fourth cell. I would like to know, is it very commonly used diving computer? I have noticed that VR3 is very popular in UK. My own computer is second-hand and it works very well. -Anssi- for ccr diving I have used and owned owned various cochrans, the explorer and the VR3 , I still have the my cochran and explorer... got rid of the vr3.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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5th December 2005, 14:25	#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: HS explorer Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) ...I still have the my cochran and explorer... got rid of the vr3.. I would like to try the new Cochran one day, but my last Cochran units (a long time ago) still left very bad taste... The only two things I really like about the new VR-3 is (1) the color screen, and (2) the menu prompt GUI. The color screen is brilliant for diving in darker environment. And I don't have to remember the options with the prompt menu GUI. I always hear good support for the Explorer, but can't stand the GUI. Without reading the manual, I had no idea how to work the menu when I (re)bought another Explorer a few months ago after a few years of selling the first one. So I sold it without even try to dive with it. Personally, I am holding my breath for the Heliox unit to come out next year. __________________ "...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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5th December 2005, 15:06	#9 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,774	Re: HS explorer Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I always hear good support for the Explorer, but can't stand the GUI. Its less than optimal but I work around it with a little "cheat sheet" attached to the strap. It would be nice if instead of just counting when you hold the buttons down it actually showed the menu options as they scrolled past- I guess the LCD isn't really suitable for that FWIW- Does anyone like/use the backlight on the explorer? BEN __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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5th December 2005, 16:17	#10 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 427	Re: HS explorer Quote: (Originally Posted by Silentghost) Hello everybody I am a quite new rebreather diver from Finland. I dive with Classic Inspiration. I use the HS Explorer diving computer for trimix dive with fourth cell. I would like to know, is it very commonly used diving computer? I have noticed that VR3 is very popular in UK. My own computer is second-hand and it works very well. -Anssi- I own both the VR3 and HS Explorer. Both are fine units. I tend to like the VR3 a little better. I'm taking possession of the new VR3 with VPM and color screen tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes after I dive it. I've been using VPM for custom cut tables for years on OC. VPM to me is more user friendly than RGBM.
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