My new shearwater....

cameron · 3rd May 2006, 02:29

Just received my new shearwater computer today!!! Will post pics and reveiw after I have some time on it.

**rdriver** · 3rd May 2006, 04:19

I got mine today too, I have been up to my ass in alligators at work so I haven't had a lot of time to fiddle with it...... but I tell you what... the little time that I did ...I'm going to like it.
Rob

Danil · 3rd May 2006, 08:42

alligators up your ass?

, that must hurt...

please explain.

***caveseeker7*** · 3rd May 2006, 08:43

Alan Studley ran me through his Shearwater GF last weekend and I liked it a lot.
The data is very easy to read, operation easy and intuitive and the buttons are great.

I took a couple of pictures with his camera (a strobe is such a handy thing to have)
and Alan burnt them onto CD for me to share.

The computer is plugged into one of the three cables but showed all three cell values.
One of it's best features I believe, and redundant readout for two of the cells.

**RichClark** · 3rd May 2006, 09:19

Are you guy the beta testers?

I've been in communication with Bruce a lot over this, and am waiting for the inclusion of the HUD.

I'd bee really interested in your feedback, especially those of you using it as a direct replacement for the CK Kidney and handsets.

Cheers

Rich

Ben Field · 3rd May 2006, 10:34

NICE.... I've been talking to Bruce too, am liking what I see and hear alot.

Interesting setup Alan has, I hadn't considered using it in such a way... Has anyone considered running all three original handsets by way of some nifty wiring to make a full on secondary?

Hmmm, so the KISS has three cable outlets- 1 for Shearwater, 1 for a secondary and 1 for a HUD, its not KISS, the wiring would be a nightmare but boy would it be comprehensive!

BEN

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

The computer is plugged into one of the three cables but showed all three cell values.
One of it's best features I believe, and redundant readout for two of the cells.

Crazyduck · 3rd May 2006, 14:37

Stefan,
Great Pix’s.

This is looking like a very viable unit for multiple applications.
Very interesting….

I am presently, reading the manual.

Andrew

gathan · 3rd May 2006, 17:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron)

Just received my new shearwater computer today!!! Will post pics and reveiw after I have some time on it.

Well, I guess now you'll have to get the thing wet!

Andre

decoweenie · 6th May 2006, 13:41

Got mine with the SK connector.

I am glad Bruce is retaining the same intuitive lay-out as the first Shearwater version for the CK that I tested in 2004.

However, the new piezo buttons are a LOT nicer than the old push-against-the-spring buttons of the first version - just as schweet as the Vision buttons. I think everyone should go with piezo buttons, they are a little more expensive but the comfort and easy of use are simply priceless.

IMHO, the case is a bit over-built as far as strength/size, but I am sure it will not suffer damages from mechanical abuse or depth.

If it works as well as the first version, it will be a great tool.

cameron · 6th May 2006, 14:37

I think you could drive over it with a mack truck!

3rd May 2006, 02:29	#1 (permalink)
cameron RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 262	My new shearwater.... Just received my new shearwater computer today!!! Will post pics and reveiw after I have some time on it.
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rdriver Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Monroe, WI 53566 U.S. Posts: 147	Re: My new shearwater.... I got mine today too, I have been up to my ass in alligators at work so I haven't had a lot of time to fiddle with it...... but I tell you what... the little time that I did ...I'm going to like it. Rob
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*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	Shearwater GF deco computer Alan Studley ran me through his Shearwater GF last weekend and I liked it a lot. The data is very easy to read, operation easy and intuitive and the buttons are great. I took a couple of pictures with his camera (a strobe is such a handy thing to have) and Alan burnt them onto CD for me to share. The computer is plugged into one of the three cables but showed all three cell values. One of it's best features I believe, and redundant readout for two of the cells. __________________ 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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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: Shearwater GF deco computer NICE.... I've been talking to Bruce too, am liking what I see and hear alot. Interesting setup Alan has, I hadn't considered using it in such a way... Has anyone considered running all three original handsets by way of some nifty wiring to make a full on secondary? Hmmm, so the KISS has three cable outlets- 1 for Shearwater, 1 for a secondary and 1 for a HUD, its not KISS, the wiring would be a nightmare but boy would it be comprehensive! BEN Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) The computer is plugged into one of the three cables but showed all three cell values. One of it's best features I believe, and redundant readout for two of the cells. __________________ 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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Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 719	Re: My new shearwater.... Stefan, Great Pix’s. This is looking like a very viable unit for multiple applications. Very interesting…. I am presently, reading the manual. Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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gathan MixedGas Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	Re: My new shearwater.... Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron) Just received my new shearwater computer today!!! Will post pics and reveiw after I have some time on it. Well, I guess now you'll have to get the thing wet! Andre
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6th May 2006, 13:41	#9 (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: My new shearwater.... Got mine with the SK connector. I am glad Bruce is retaining the same intuitive lay-out as the first Shearwater version for the CK that I tested in 2004. However, the new piezo buttons are a LOT nicer than the old push-against-the-spring buttons of the first version - just as schweet as the Vision buttons. I think everyone should go with piezo buttons, they are a little more expensive but the comfort and easy of use are simply priceless. IMHO, the case is a bit over-built as far as strength/size, but I am sure it will not suffer damages from mechanical abuse or depth. If it works as well as the first version, it will be a great tool.
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6th May 2006, 14:37	#10 (permalink)
cameron RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 262	Re: My new shearwater.... I think you could drive over it with a mack truck!
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