vr3 or shearwater...?

Marc · 14th May 2008, 00:45

I dive the URM on my CK while buddy (on here as IKM) dives shearwater setup.

Shearwater HUD is very neat.
Size of wrist unit is about the same.

I am not sure about VR3 issues. I think they are rock solid and just work!

When I got my CK it already came with the VR3-style displays and kidney. Similar to you. It was about time I'd bought myself a decent deco computer so I was gonna buy a VR3 anyway, i.e. with a bit of obscure logic all it did cost me extra was to buy the core module which comes with HUD. I really like my setup. It's never failed me and just works (Not that I have seen Shearwater fail)...Anyway, for me this was the easiest way to get a good system that would add to whatever I already had / not replace...

Cheers, Marc

megdiver12 · 14th May 2008, 20:15

I have owned both buy Shearwater you will happy

gerstl_ossi · 14th May 2008, 21:15

I have a VR3, and had never problems on it. I own a shearwater too, like it more, is so simple and intuitiv and has a nice Deco Model (GF) and Bruce from shearwater is a nice person to deal with.

So buy Shearwater

Ukon · 15th May 2008, 04:38

I have both. I just got my Shearwater and only have 3 dives on it to date but I am very impressed!

**rdriver** · 15th May 2008, 10:02

I've owned both ....what everyone else says...... go with the Shearwater.
you won't be disappointed.......
Rob

Marc · 15th May 2008, 12:34

Hi, just wondering (also for clarity of thread), when people say that they have owned both.....

Are they talking

1) VR3 and Shearwater

OR

2) Universal Rebreather Monitoring system and Shearwater

Because that's quite a difference (and I suspect quite a few of the replies fall into category 1!

Cheers, Marc

Ukon · 15th May 2008, 14:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Marc)

Hi, just wondering (also for clarity of thread), when people say that they have owned both.....

Are they talking

1) VR3 and Shearwater

OR

2) Universal Rebreather Monitoring system and Shearwater

Because that's quite a difference (and I suspect quite a few of the replies fall into category 1!

Cheers, Marc

I have an independent VR3 and formerly had the CR2 Triple Display on my KISS. I never cared much for the display, and it has now been replaced with Shearwater with kidney and HUD.

ForTheFight · 20th May 2008, 02:07

I have to say, I have dived a bunch of setups but my dual pursuit and HUD system is far an away the nicest.

14th May 2008, 00:45	#11 (permalink)
Marc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 90	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? I dive the URM on my CK while buddy (on here as IKM) dives shearwater setup. Shearwater HUD is very neat. Size of wrist unit is about the same. I am not sure about VR3 issues. I think they are rock solid and just work! When I got my CK it already came with the VR3-style displays and kidney. Similar to you. It was about time I'd bought myself a decent deco computer so I was gonna buy a VR3 anyway, i.e. with a bit of obscure logic all it did cost me extra was to buy the core module which comes with HUD. I really like my setup. It's never failed me and just works (Not that I have seen Shearwater fail)...Anyway, for me this was the easiest way to get a good system that would add to whatever I already had / not replace... Cheers, Marc __________________ Classic KISS #271
(Offline)

14th May 2008, 20:15	#12 (permalink)
megdiver12 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 71	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? I have owned both buy Shearwater you will happy
(Offline)

14th May 2008, 21:15	#13 (permalink)
gerstl_ossi Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet RB80 / Clone Home Build Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 272	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? I have a VR3, and had never problems on it. I own a shearwater too, like it more, is so simple and intuitiv and has a nice Deco Model (GF) and Bruce from shearwater is a nice person to deal with. So buy Shearwater
(Offline)

15th May 2008, 04:38	#14 (permalink)
Ukon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 41	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? I have both. I just got my Shearwater and only have 3 dives on it to date but I am very impressed!
(Offline)

15th May 2008, 10:02	#15 (permalink)
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: 148	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? I've owned both ....what everyone else says...... go with the Shearwater. you won't be disappointed....... Rob
(Offline)

15th May 2008, 12:34	#16 (permalink)
Marc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 90	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? Hi, just wondering (also for clarity of thread), when people say that they have owned both..... Are they talking 1) VR3 and Shearwater OR 2) Universal Rebreather Monitoring system and Shearwater Because that's quite a difference (and I suspect quite a few of the replies fall into category 1! Cheers, Marc __________________ Classic KISS #271
(Offline)

15th May 2008, 14:16	#17 (permalink)
Ukon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 41	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? Quote: (Originally Posted by Marc) Hi, just wondering (also for clarity of thread), when people say that they have owned both..... Are they talking 1) VR3 and Shearwater OR 2) Universal Rebreather Monitoring system and Shearwater Because that's quite a difference (and I suspect quite a few of the replies fall into category 1! Cheers, Marc I have an independent VR3 and formerly had the CR2 Triple Display on my KISS. I never cared much for the display, and it has now been replaced with Shearwater with kidney and HUD.
(Offline)

20th May 2008, 02:07	#18 (permalink)
ForTheFight What's a custom title? Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Re: vr3 or shearwater...? I have to say, I have dived a bunch of setups but my dual pursuit and HUD system is far an away the nicest. __________________ This post may be up to 80% accurate...
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode