Tusa SCA330 3 guage console

[dvleemin]

Hi,
I'm looking at buying this console. Does anyone have any comments on it? Is there a reason you would or wouldn't buy this?

Here's a link to the details on this:

http://www.tusa.com/catalog/instruments/sca330.asp

Thanks,

Darryl

 

[Scubaroo]

I had a similar Suunto console - went to wrist mounted instruments after only a few dives with it. I found I wasn't able to track my depth and time sufficiently without referring to the console, which required a break in concentration on whatever else I was doing at the time (things like avoiding kelp and jellyfish ) Now my computer is on my (right) wrist, I can easily tell my depth at a glance, much as you would tell the time on a watch.

 

[dvleemin]

Hmm,
I've actually never used a console computer. I currently have a Sunnto wrist mounted as well. I know when I dive I am constantly looking at my computer, so this may be an issue.

Anyone else finding console mounted a problem?

Darryl

 

[large_diver]

I guess with this posted in 2 places you may get 2x the responses ;-)

I have no direct experience with TUSA gear. My impression of it is that it is entry level gear with entry level quality -- you get what you pay for.

 

[dvleemin]

Hi,
Actually there's 2 different questions posted in 2 different places - one for the a 3 guage console, the others for a 2 guage console and computer.

Any experiences with Tusa gear?

Darryl

 

[dvleemin]

I've been reading that some Tusa computers are really Suunto computers, simply renamed and sold under the Tusa brand. Is there any truth to this?

I currently have a Suunto that I'm happy with.

Darryl