Shearwater Sale - $50-300 Off

[Divin'Papaw]

Garmin’s technology is way better, maybe Shearwater has caught up?

Being unable to 100% confirm connectivity pre-dive because it uses different technology underwater vs above is far from ‘way better’ in my book. It’s actually a show stopper.

Garmin’s technology does transmit further underwater but I honestly don’t need that. What I need is absolute assurance that a paired transmitter on the boat is also paired underwater. Garmin fails on that front.

 

[davehicks]

Being unable to 100% confirm connectivity pre-dive because it uses different technology underwater vs above is far from ‘way better’ in my book. It’s actually a show stopper.

Garmin’s technology does transmit further underwater but I honestly don’t need that. What I need is absolute assurance that a paired transmitter on the boat is also paired underwater. Garmin fails on that front.

Honestly, i am not the biggest fan of pressure transmitters. (But i just bought one today on sale for the first time since my wife's Uwatec Air Z 25 years sgo) You should always have a real SPG and the transmitter is a nice to have that you should plan on not working at any point.

I don't think i have ever been on a 7+ day dive trip when at least one diver flooded, broke, or otherwise had one fail. If it don't work, no problem because I don't need it to. I am going to put it on my tropical travel reg set, but likely won't use it on my primary CCR setup beyond a few test dives.

 

[Scared Silly]

My spouse will probably not be happy when I replace her yellow transmitter with a swift.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Honestly, i am not the biggest fan of pressure transmitters. (But i just bought one today on sale for the first time since my wife's Uwatec Air Z 25 years sgo) You should always have a real SPG and the transmitter is a nice to have that you should plan on not working at any point.

I don't think i have ever been on a 7+ day dive trip when at least one diver flooded, broke, or otherwise had one fail. If it don't work, no problem because I don't need it to. I am going to put it on my tropical travel reg set, but likely won't use it on my primary CCR setup beyond a few test dives.

That debate has been hashed out multiple times on other threads. Not starting it again here. I will say that personally I have 350 dives so far with a transmitter, zero transmitter failures and counting.

 

[Wants2divemore]

I really needed a new roller bag for gear too. The ScubaPro Mesh roller looks like just what I need.

Not to hijack this thread, but I checked out the ScubaPro -Sport Mesh 'N Roll 100 bag, the Tusa BA-0301 Roller Mesh Bag, and the XS Scuba Coastal Roller Bag. They're all about the same size but I found the Tusa to be a little sturdier, rolls better, and I just liked it better overall. It's $149 vs the ScubaPro $160.

TUSA Mesh Roller Bag for Easy Travel and Storage

The TUSA mesh roller bag combines durability and convenience, featuring a spacious design for easy transport of your gear while allowing ventilation.

www.paragondivestore.com

 

[larrywfowler]

My spouse will probably not be happy when I replace her yellow transmitter with a swift.

I'm on the fence with whether to replace my yellow transmitter with a Swift. I only dive single tank so I am struggling with why to go to Swift other than it is a great price right now and it is 5 years newer than my yellow one.
Thoughts? what am I missing here?

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I'm on the fence with whether to replace my yellow transmitter with a Swift. I only dive single tank so I am struggling with why to go to Swift other than it is a great price right now and it is 5 years newer than my yellow one.
Thoughts? what am I missing here?

Warranty, better battery monitoring by the computer, indicator light, and collision prevention.

 

[lexvil]

I'm on the fence with whether to replace my yellow transmitter with a Swift. I only dive single tank so I am struggling with why to go to Swift other than it is a great price right now and it is 5 years newer than my yellow one.
Thoughts? what am I missing here?

The main thing you’re missing is the suspension of logic as it applies to scuba. If it were $50-$75 off I wouldn’t give it much thought if I didn’t have any compelling need but this is $200 off plus those other things cited above

 

[larrywfowler]

The main thing you’re missing is the suspension of logic as it applies to scuba. If it were $50-$75 off I wouldn’t give it much thought if I didn’t have any compelling need but this is $200 off plus those other things cited above

Oh, I'm not missing the suspension of logic here....quite the opposite. That is the problem. How can I possibly pass up something really cool at $200 off ?? Paragon has them for $235....was kind of hoping they had run out of stock but looks like I can find no reason not to buy at least one

 

[Boarderguy]

Oh, I'm not missing the suspension of logic here....quite the opposite. That is the problem. How can I possibly pass up something really cool at $200 off ?? Paragon has them for $235....was kind of hoping they had run out of stock but looks like I can find no reason not to buy at least one

I tried to help you out when I ordered 3 yesterday...