The VR3: Extensive Questions & Answers.

[Mdemon]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] I had my name down for one while they were still in development but by the time they were available I had discovered DIR and that you don't need dive computers for multi gas deco dives (or any dives), so I cancelled it.  

Ah, £750 for GUE Tech 1 or £880 for a shiny thing...  No contest. Always wanted to use the Force anyway....  

[Mdemon]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] I had my name down for one while they were still in development but by the time they were available I had discovered DIR and that you don't need dive computers for multi gas deco dives (or any dives), so I cancelled it.  

Ah, £750 for GUE Tech 1 or £880 for a shiny thing...  No contest. Always wanted to use the Force anyway....  

[wreckweasel]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Mdemon @ April 19 2004,11:25)]I found my way to the Abyss website where their lump was £880 and 3.2Kg!  I'd love to know if anyone uses them...

hmmm, not quite sure where you read that matey. I've seen one in the flesh, its lighter than a VR3.

Theres spec data available at http://www.hs-eng.com/Explorer%20Specification.html

A full fledged 10 gas, CCR trimix unit is $1200.

Im not recommending it, just pointing out that it exists and is a competitor to the VR3. I guess where the VR3 scores highly is that the support is local to the UK.


/Zak

PS. Im more of a tables man myself, too stupid to work a dive computer

[wreckweasel]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Mdemon @ April 19 2004,11:25)]I found my way to the Abyss website where their lump was £880 and 3.2Kg!  I'd love to know if anyone uses them...

hmmm, not quite sure where you read that matey. I've seen one in the flesh, its lighter than a VR3.

Theres spec data available at http://www.hs-eng.com/Explorer%20Specification.html

A full fledged 10 gas, CCR trimix unit is $1200.

Im not recommending it, just pointing out that it exists and is a competitor to the VR3. I guess where the VR3 scores highly is that the support is local to the UK.


/Zak

PS. Im more of a tables man myself, too stupid to work a dive computer

[beanie]

<font color='#8D38C9'>and its just over half the price ~£650

[beanie]

<font color='#8D38C9'>and its just over half the price ~£650

[And]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Mark @ April 19 2004,11:24)]Which deco model is used in the VR3? Does it use GFs? I can't find any of that kind of information on the website for some reason.

Regards,

Mark.

<font color='#000080'>Hi

I believe its Haldanian with microbubble stuff in it. Together with a Kevin Gurr safety factor.

Andy

[And]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Mark @ April 19 2004,11:24)]Which deco model is used in the VR3? Does it use GFs? I can't find any of that kind of information on the website for some reason.

Regards,

Mark.

<font color='#000080'>Hi

I believe its Haldanian with microbubble stuff in it. Together with a Kevin Gurr safety factor.

Andy

[RichClark]

<font color='#000080'>I recently bought a VR3 with OC trimix, and I personally think that its the mutts nuts! &nbsp;I can't understand these reports stating that its hard to use... frankly if you can't figure out how to use simply by picking it up and having a play, I don't fancy your chances of mixed gas diving.

Incidentally, one feature of prolog is a really good gas blending program, and you don't need the download upgrade to use it.

Rich

[RichClark]

<font color='#000080'>I recently bought a VR3 with OC trimix, and I personally think that its the mutts nuts! &nbsp;I can't understand these reports stating that its hard to use... frankly if you can't figure out how to use simply by picking it up and having a play, I don't fancy your chances of mixed gas diving.

Incidentally, one feature of prolog is a really good gas blending program, and you don't need the download upgrade to use it.

Rich