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Post by Fiona on Jul 6, 2005 19:30:20 GMT
My turn to ask for opinions now. Having sent my Quantum back for the umpteenth time, I demanded a full refund and got it (I must be scary when I'm angry). Anyway, I'd welcome any suggestions as to what to buy now. I need the capability to dive at least 2 different mixes and to change the mix mid-dive. Able to spend about £250.  |
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Post by divermckay on Jul 6, 2005 20:13:47 GMT
you could join P.R.A.T. for a one off membership of £200 and with your change buy a laminater and an A4 pad and plan your dives with tables , laminate them and dive easy peasy any more computer queries just ask..
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Post by Fiona on Jul 6, 2005 21:21:43 GMT
Think you might be right but I'll spend my money on cider and wine and trust my old Aladin Sport (£30 second hand from Barry). I will refresh my head with the Nitrox EAD tables and be done with it! P.R.A.T.S. are us!
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Post by Ronnie on Jul 6, 2005 21:33:58 GMT
Alternatively, find an extra 25 quid and by a suunto vytec.
Features include:
3 operating modes: air, Nitrox and gauge with timer.
Suunto RGBM - free gas (bubble) model
36 hour logbook
300bar (5000psi) compatible (with optional transmitter, sold seperately)
Remaining air time date (before reserve)(with optional transmitter, sold seperately)
User replaceable battery
Gas switching :3 mixes (21-99%), mixes storable defaults
In gauge mode: resettable timer
(These are the new versions with the SIMPLAN upgrade)
RRP £430
cheapest i have found so far is 275 from deep blue
Gillian says you can borrow hers to see if you like it ( as long as you do not lose it )
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Post by Fiona on Jul 6, 2005 21:40:56 GMT
Gillian has already said that the Vytec is the way to go and you have seconded it. Cheers pal. ;D (I'm very easily led  ) |
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Post by Ronnie on Jul 6, 2005 21:51:10 GMT
It must be that nose ring you have.
Are you a client of David (who pimped your ride)Reed?
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Post by Sam on Jul 7, 2005 8:47:36 GMT
ditto for a Vytec. I dont have one yet, but I've always used Suuntos and would have no hesitation in getting one.
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Post by cowboy on Jul 7, 2005 11:44:22 GMT
i used the money from all pimpin' fiona did for me to buy a quantum, like what she recommended at the time.........hmmmm - so far (after 1 exchange) no issues with it. took ages to save up at £1 a go............but what value!!  when she's worked some more i'll get the black glass for the back windows - jealousy isn't attractive you know. |
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Post by GScrym on Jul 7, 2005 11:57:19 GMT
So if Fiona was pimpin you, does that make you her be-atch?  |
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Post by cowboy on Nov 7, 2005 17:17:14 GMT
okay, now my Quantum (bought on the recommendation of a certain fellow diver, no names no pack drill Fiona) has now died.
first one i got died too, so not fancying being stuck under the briny with any of you lot and no computer, i am looking to change. even when safely holding onto my dive sthingy2 id still be troubled.
2 things- vytec seems like favoured option last time- still the case?
and can anyone remember the address of agent/manufacturer to send the bloody thing back to.
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Post by Fiona on Nov 7, 2005 18:37:39 GMT
If you bought it from Simply Scuba like I did, send it back to them at: 112 Harvey Drive John Wilson Business Park Whitstable Kent CT5 3QY (with a covering letter to say you now want a shiny new Vytec instead) |
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Post by cowboy on Nov 27, 2005 17:14:27 GMT
ok, theyve sent me a quantum pulse - any thoughts b4 i take it out the box, as at this stage could still sell as new.
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Post by Fiona on Nov 28, 2005 8:52:13 GMT
Don't do it! It's not worth it and don't buy a Halcyon HID either. It's embarrassing when they flood in front of famous people. |
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Post by cowboy on Nov 29, 2005 7:29:02 GMT
sell as new then???
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