Okay, I've the RGMB M1 for a coupleof month and have around fifty dives on it now. I origionally purchased it because I like the in water interface (it replaced a dacor darwin and I like to keep things consitent). I also have the Iris PC interface which I am less thrilled about. I like the deep stop capability. Incidentally, I have not had to replace the battaries (my dacor was the same about 100 dives per cange) that often.
I do think that this computer is very conservative. My no deco times have been very short, even on first dives. Shortly after I got the computer I dove a "regular" profile at a site I often dive. This profile takes me to about 110 fsw depending on the tide and keeps me there for 10-15 minutes. The computer sent me into deco after about 7 minutes below 100 fsw. My buddy was diving an Ocianic and, of course, he had all the time in the world. I don't really mind the added conservatism, but I was supprised. I did my stops and had no difficulty. Also, I've noticed that I get an "ascent violation" much more easily with this computer (like everytime I dive) when I ascend a few feet dumping air from my suit or when I ascend to swim over an obstruction. The computer doesn't "lock me out," but I do get the annoying little slow icon. Any thoughts? Anyone else have this experience?
Bill Ferrell