Hatul
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The console system is ideal for the air integrated computer such as Cobra, Cobra 3 or the Oceanic Pro Plus 2.
Adam
Adam
How to select a gauge console?
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Maybe I'm in the minoroity but I like standard size consoles with teh SPG and a Hockey puck computer on the front Compass on the back.
I have 3 of the Oceanic ones. Started out with Depth gauges, Switched to prodigy dive computers and now to VEOs. Only had to buy the computer and swap them out each time.
I have 3 of the Oceanic ones. Started out with Depth gauges, Switched to prodigy dive computers and now to VEOs. Only had to buy the computer and swap them out each time.
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freedc
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What if I already have a wrist computer and am happy with it? I don't need a computer in my console. Have others dived with just an SPG and compass?
Has anyone else had problems with "mini" gauges? I like the lower profile, but the puck instruments can be swapped out easily. Have mini gauge users had a problem with their instruments?
Has anyone else had problems with "mini" gauges? I like the lower profile, but the puck instruments can be swapped out easily. Have mini gauge users had a problem with their instruments?
fnfalman
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I have the Sherwood 3-gauges console as a backup unit to my computer. I like the easy readouts of the large displays. My eyes ain't like they used to be.
Since you already have the wrist computer a compass/SPG console would be an odd duck item. It may be offered but I don't know where.
Since your computer is not air integrated (good) you will need a hose mounted SPG.
That leaves you with the compass. Since you are already going down the wrist path it could be a wrist mount. This is popular with many and considered technically superior. I don't care for the posture it drives and if you aren't really self aware of how you you use it can cause a lot of inaccuracy.
An option to consider is a retractor mount. The compass rests in a boot with a retractor linking it to your upper BC. When you need to navigate just take it in your palm and sight a heading or hold it to run a course. I think this would be my 2nd choice behind my 3 bay inline console.
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