Tag Archives: dive computer

New Free SCUBA Classified Ad Website

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joe Ross

I’m not sure if the world needed another free classifieds website or not, but here’s one more. I mostly created joeuw.com as a test related to another project, but now that it’s finished and live, I really like the site and … Continue reading →

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Scubapro 330M Digital Gauge

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Joe Ross

I recently had a conversation with a technical diver who explained that his “backup” depth gauge and timing device was his older sport diving computer in gauge mode, but that the screen would occasionally “go dark” during a dive. A … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Dive Computer vs. Decompression Computer

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Joe Ross

Choosing a dive computer in some ways is a pretty straight-forward process. You decide on a budget and go for it, because most of them are very good, and amazingly inexpensive considering what they do and how well they stand … Continue reading →

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The New VR Technology – VRx Dive Computer

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Joe Ross

Here’s a little information about VR’s new VRx dive computer from their site. I had a discussion about it with the owner of the dive shop where I teach. He left me with the impression that the main difference is … Continue reading →

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SubGear XP10 Dive Computer

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Joe Ross

I recently replaced my old, tried and true Oceanic Datamax Sport dive computer with the SubGear XP10. The primary reason is that I needed a Nitrox-compatible computer and wanted something that integrates with my laptop. Here are my impressions. First, … Continue reading →

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PADI Enriched Air/Nitrox Certification

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Joe Ross

As a PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor, one of the coolest things is staying active and up to speed on a wide variety of dive specialties. Most recently, I have begun teaching the PADI Enriched Air (EANx) Nitrox Specialty Course. … Continue reading →

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