I have found a good deal on a used Shearwater Petrel 1, under $500. Is it worth buying, or shell out the extra $100+ or so on the used market for a Petrel 2? From what I have found there aren't many differences between the two, but info is slim. If anyone has a used Shearwater that they are willing to part with cheap let me know. I will be using it for rec diving, some Nitrox. My current computer is having backlight issues and want to upgrade to one that will last me through whatever diving I can do, and have OLED or LED lights.
Thanks
Petrel 1 still worth buying?
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
Only real difference is the compass. I thought I saw a used petrel on add helium pre owned, you might check.
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
How much under $500? $499 probably not quite worth that IMHO. $400 I would say is fair. $350 is a steal.
You don't need the compass and its otherwise functionally identical. Just be sure to update the software, shearwater is frequently sending software updates. Its a snap to update via Bluetooth.
You don't need the compass and its otherwise functionally identical. Just be sure to update the software, shearwater is frequently sending software updates. Its a snap to update via Bluetooth.
Sounder wrote:Under normal circumstances, I would never tell another man how to shave his balls... but this device should not be kept secret.
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
the ones on AH are 500$, personally I'd offer them less.
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
If you find a good price, go ahead and buy it. The Petrel v1 vs v2 difference is minor. Even the much older Predators are great computers and still well supported with Software updates and service by Shearwater.
Dave
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
Add Helium dropped the prices on the petrelss to 400$
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
You'll be much happier with a reliably supported Canadian shearwater more than any other made for a few years then discontinued competitor
Sounder wrote:Under normal circumstances, I would never tell another man how to shave his balls... but this device should not be kept secret.
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
both are soldJeff Pack wrote:Add Helium dropped the prices on the petrelss to 400$
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- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
- I got a good squirt in my mouth
- I would imagine that there would be a large amount of involuntary gagging
- I don't know about you but I'm not into swallowing it
CCR discussion on Caustic Cocktails.
Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
Thanks, found a 35 dive petrel 2 and pulled the trigger. Think I got an ok deal, it looks brand new. Can't wait to get in the water.
Any idea if having a sola light on the same hand as my computer will affect the compas?
Any idea if having a sola light on the same hand as my computer will affect the compas?
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Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
You'll love your petrel!!!!
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Re: Petrel 1 still worth buying?
I have the Perdix and have used a Sola on the same hand and haven't had/noticed any problems with the compass.
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