My wonderful wife got me a Petrel 2 for Christmas! I've dived with it every day this year so far, but unfortunately my streak is coming to an end today as it's now a work day. I love diving with it and still trying to figure out everything, but a couple of questions on powering it up
For some reason, I though I heard somewhere (Long Beach scuba show or DEMA) that it will automatically activate upon descent. I tested this on one dive, and since it didn't automatically power up under water on the descent, I pushed both buttons at 13 ft to get it started. Did I understand wrong, or is there some setting to get it to automatically power up in the water?
I've noticed on the surface I need to press both buttons a number of times to get the Petrel to power up. Am I doing something wrong, or is there a trick to pressing the buttons wearing thickish (5mm) neoprene gloves. Pressing individual buttons underwater with gloves is no problem at all
Any other tips or insights for a recreational Petrel user also greatly appreciated
For some reason, I though I heard somewhere (Long Beach scuba show or DEMA) that it will automatically activate upon descent. I tested this on one dive, and since it didn't automatically power up under water on the descent, I pushed both buttons at 13 ft to get it started. Did I understand wrong, or is there some setting to get it to automatically power up in the water?
I've noticed on the surface I need to press both buttons a number of times to get the Petrel to power up. Am I doing something wrong, or is there a trick to pressing the buttons wearing thickish (5mm) neoprene gloves. Pressing individual buttons underwater with gloves is no problem at all
Any other tips or insights for a recreational Petrel user also greatly appreciated