No more Liquivision - What are you using

[kelemvor]

any experience with OSTC? heinrichsweikamp

English version of that page: heinrichsweikamp

Looks pretty decent. I like the QI wireless charging, but still think I'd prefer the ostc3's replaceable AA battery.

Their only US re-seller doesn't have the dive computers listed on their website

 

[nadwidny]

Yeah, but for a 300' OC dive, if you were trying to optimize your deco, 5 gas switches wouldn't be outrageous (bottom mix, 190' gas, 120' gas, 70' gas, and oxygen).

Why on earth would anyone want to do a 300' dive on OC? That is sooooo 2000's.

edit-as per the OP, using Shearwaters. Always have been and still are the best .

 

[abscuba]

I have not had any issues in low vis or low light with any of my petals or predators they are always easy to read.

 

[Nasser]

Shearwater Petrel user here. Very happy and looking to get the newer Perdix as well. Hard to beat the quality of construction, the user interface, and the customer service.

 

[JMBL]

Petrel user, with a Nitek Q as a backup, no complaint so far. Both are very easy to read even in murky water or while cave diving.

 

[lv2dive]

Shearwater, hands down. Still have the first petrel I bought before everyone and their brother had one, and I'm on my third CCR with a predator or petrel. Never had a problem with reading any of them in low vis.

Edited to add additional thoughts/advantages:
- I'm a fairly regular cave diver who is not particularly gentle on my gear
- 5 gases was enough for 300' OC and CC dives
- ability to change high GF on the fly towards the end of a long hang is nice

 

[johnnywulff]

Shearwater is the best petrel or perdix

 

[dberry]

I've only used my Perdix for a dozen dives, but have found it easy to use and customize. The smaller screen on the watch-sized Seabear is a bit small for my old, tired eyes. I really like the convenience of using a simple AA battery, and the ability to upload/download wirelessly (with BlueTooth) is great.

I believe the main (only?) thing missing from the Perdix compared with the Petrel 2 is the ability to display gas analyses directly from a rebreather.

 

[Pullnglide]

Had an X1 a couple years ago and loved it, never any problems. Bought a Petrel to backup the X1. Did 2 dives with them, sold the X1 and got a 2nd Petrel. I've had to deal with SW customer service, the best!!

 

[Pullmyfinger]

I had an X-1 on my Meg. When I got rid of it, I bought a Predator, which I later sold and bought a Perdix.
I have been very happy with Shearwater.

I recently bought my Predator back from the guy I sold it to. I like the OLED screen.