Crush
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I'd like to know how many professional divers (e.g., commercial divers, DMs, etc.) use Suuntos vs. how many recreational divers do, as a fraction of that diving population.
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Oh. I'm sorry to hear about that. I've always done my own battery changes on my dive computers, even though manufacturers say that certain models (like the Favor) are not user-replaceable. The Favor requires a CR 1/2AA battery ($6 from online retailer). The whole battery replacement process requires a Phillips screwdriver and just takes a couple of minutes. I end up replacing the battery about once every 3-4 years depending on how often it's used. I simply don't trust the dive shops to do the repair. Many don't do a pressure test after battery replacement anyway.I didn't bring the Favor because it had flooded out after having the batteries changed at a dive shop.
@mpetryk: I would be careful about reading too much into what DMs or instructors (not sure about commercial divers) use in the way of dive equipment. This is exactly the type of thinking that the marketing arm of dive gear manufacturers exploits. DMs and instructors affiliated with a dive shop often get special "keyman" pricing on dive gear that changes the value-to-price ratio. Curious how much of a discount they get? For some regs, the discount can be in the neighborhood of 50% off MSRP. This is one of the reasons why those who can access such discounts often just sell used gear rather than pay to repair/service it. They can recoup their initial investment very easily and purchase the newest-latest-greatest stuff on the cheap.I'd like to know how many professional divers (e.g., commercial divers, DMs, etc.) use Suuntos vs. how many recreational divers do, as a fraction of that diving population.
@mpetryk: I would be careful about reading too much into what DMs or instructors...DMs and instructors affiliated with a dive shop often get special "keyman" pricing on dive gear that changes the value-to-price ratio....50% off MSRP.
Sorry, I did not spell Gekko correctly. I want to be conservative, but I also want to be able to get to see the coral.
Try this, not to be a thread killer but Rhone pretty much nailed it........
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/co...zers/305374-so-you-want-buy-new-computer.html
@mpetryk: Not to be contentious here, but I question how useful your survey might be even when restricted to commercial divers alone. I see two main reasons for this:That is an excellent point, Bubbletrubble. I'd like to recast the original question in terms of commercial divers only. My hypothesis is that diving fashion (pron. SOHN-toh) is one matter, while diving practicality is another.![]()
From this portion I agree off topic, but I'd like to hear a rebutal