The size of the petrel is about 40% smaller than the shearwater predator. Do not allow salt deposits to build up on your dive computer. The predator dive computer should be stored dry and clean. Smart ready bluetooth the key new features of theread more. Shearwater petrel 2 stand alone rigorous testing to the highest standards, commitment to safety and proven reliability over thousands and thousands of dives has earned shearwater divers trust all over the world. With its recreational mode and new air integration, the perdix steals the crown for any diver as their first computer, or their last.
The streaked shearwater is a large sea bird of the open ocean. Commonly feeds around fishing boats, fighting over scraps and offal. Shearwater has long been regarded as the king of technical level computers or those seeking an advanced computer that will grow with the diver and this new version will likely not disappoint. The greyfaced petrel has a different shape larger headed, shorter necked, longer wings and has a chunky black bill and a variable pale face, contrasting with remaining dark grey plumage. Dirdirect is an authorised shearwater dealer based in the uk with. The diver has full control over gradient factors, a choice of decompression algorithms. In addition to their reliability, i have found them. Both the perdix and petrel 2 will continue to be supported. Introducing the shearwater predator shearwater research. Although great shearwaters are often very numerous in north american waters, they nest only on a few islands in the south atlantic. Bulwers petrel bulweria bulwerii bulwers petrel is a dark brown seabird. This is an insulating layer that grows on the lithium anode during periods.
Shearwater research inc is pleased and excited to announce our new line of predator dive computers. With the introduction of the, shearwater research inc. Shearwater made it very clear why thy used the screen that they did and i trust they did extensive testing before making the switch. Shearwater perdix and petrel 2 dive computer comparison the perdix and petrel 2 dive computers offer many of the same features but whilst the petrel 2 has an external.
After having a look at the different makes and models on the market, i decided to opt for the shearwater petrel. The shearwater petrel has been called the predator with improvements. Petrel 2 dive computer by shearwater research dive gear. Shearwater research petrel 2 sa dive computer v37 shearwater petrel 2 ext occc w fischer port dive computer. It has long wings and a long tail that tapers to a point. The petrel was designed to allow a standard aa battery to drive the power it needs for. Upgraded your predator, petrel or perdix dive computer to vpmb decompression. Shearwater petrel 2 how to calibrate the compass duration. This software feature upgrade allows your shearwater shearwater predator, petrel, petrel 2, perdix, perdix ai, nerd, or nerd 2 dive computer but not the teric model to be switched between a choice of vpmb, vpmbgfs or buhlmann zhl16c with gradient factors decompression modeling algorithms. The perdix inherits shearwaters mature, easy to use, and well validated firmware. A common seabird off our atlantic coast, seldom coming close to shore except during storms. Shearwater battery kit petrel, petrel 2, perdix and predator.
The perdix ai is the newest offering from shearwater, similar in design an operation to the petrel line of dive computers, but in a smaller form factor. Differences of petrel vs perdix dive computers the petrel was introduced in september 2012 and received a minor update as the petrel2 in october 2014 to add the electronic compass. Comparison petrel 2 vs perdix dive computer youtube. These new products will be shown for the first time at the birmingham dive show on saturday oct 24th 2009. Unfollow shearwater predator to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shearwater research designs and manufactures technical dive computers and electronic control systems for. The insulating layer burns off once the predator is turned on, but the voltage drops during this time. The shearwater petrel has a super capacitor that provides power to the computer during a battery change. Page 1 of 2 the following table compares the new shearwater petrel with the shearwater predator. In this custom isc application, the shearwater petrel is used for calculating decompression profiles with the advanced technology and features that many divers have come to know and trust.
The perdix display is slightly smaller than the petrel, at 2. Shearwater research launch the petrel 2 dive computer the. Shearwater research designs and manufactures computers for divers demanding more from themselves and their diving experience. Shearwater research screen protector film for petrelpredator. Predators the snow petrels main predator is the south polar skuas. Powerful, simple, reliable, is now air integrated shearwater is proud to introduce the newest member of the shearwater family. Rigorous testing to the highest standards, commitment to safety and proven reliability over thousands and thousands of dives have earned shearwater divers trust all over the world. Battery kit for shearwater petrel, petrel 2, perdix and predator dive computer components are brand new, sealed and meet all factory specifications. This post may contain compensated links, please read our disclaimer for more info. Apr 02, 2016 without sacrificing the predators technical aspects, the company produced the petrel and the petrel 2, aimed squarely at the recreationaldive market, and suitable for anything from easy, shallow reef dives to extended, technical wreck dives on closedcircuit rebreathers. Part of the logic behind the perdix is that once they pay off the injection molds, theyll be able to start lowering the cost of that.
Indicates upgraded feature on petrel feature predator petrel ship date dec. The shearwater implementation shearwater research has implemented vpmb according to the original erik baker fortran specification. Jul 23, 20 the shearwater petrel is a technical decompression diving computer in the truest sense. Shearwater perdix and petrel 2 dive computer comparison the perdix and petrel 2 dive computers offer many of the same features but whilst the petrel 2 has an external connection model for remote ppo2 monitoring the perdix is the more technologically advanced. Shearwater research is a canadian manufacturer of dive computers and rebreather electronics for technical diving. Shearwater research is a major supplier of trimix computers and electronic control systems for rebreathers. The shearwater perdix has all the reliable functionality of the petrel in a slimmer, lighter profile with longer run times on any given battery. Dirdirect is an authorised shearwater dealer based in the uk with worldwide delivery. I usually dive a kiss with a hardwired predator, and i am trying to decide between petrel 2 and perdix. Shearwater petrel perdix dive computer wrist straps for. A manx shearwater breeding on copeland island, northern ireland, is currently 20032004 the oldest known wild bird in the world. The predator incorporates all the features of the pursuit and offers you a choice of a full colour oled screen or our standard monochrome lcd. Shearwater predator dive computer online class m2s1a.
The perdix display, however, features better colour, higher contrast, and lower power. Its simple 2button interface and easy to navigate menu structure allows for intuitive and quick operation underwater. Petrel is considerably smaller than the predator and still easier to use than all the computers on the market in this pricefunction category. First, through continuous engineering efforts by shearwater research, we have managed to design a computer that improves upon the already impressive. Shearwater petrel 2 stand alone model occctrimix narked at 90. Input your serial number in the box above and checkout as normal, your unlock code will be email with in 24hrs. This is an insulating layer that grows on the lithium anode during periods of storage, especially at high temperatures. In addition to implementing the baker model, shearwater research has added a new option.
Proposition 65 safe water and toxic enforcement act of 1986 warnings required. Mar 23, 2015 compare this trend to dive computers, which for years have become smaller, more inexpensive, and close to ubiquitous, as we find them on almost every divers wrist out there. It is larger and more expensive than the most common dive computers, and it is. The shearwater petrel is the fifth dive computer ive owned. Commonly feeds around fishing boats, fighting over scraps and offal, seemingly fearless of humans. The petrel was designed to allow a standard aa battery to drive the power it needs for calculations and oled display with automatic brightness changing. Dominated by the large, square color screen though it was also available in monochrome the original shearwater predator looked less like a dive watch and more like a. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Has no visible scratches, comes with original straps almost new, original box included free shipping to the united states. A feature comparison sheet has also been provided by shearwater research. This abrasions and tear resistant rubber is designed to fit the petrel like a glove and protect it from scratches and impact both above. The shearwater petrel 2 dive computer is a rugged and reliable technical dive computer with a whole range of customisability. I have used the petrels predecessors before the shearwater predator and. The perdix is not to replace the petrel, the petrel is the key to their rebreather divecan which is the primary focus of the business.
Offering all of the same great features of the perdix, the perdix ai uses its large, easytoread screen to clearly display the tank pressure as well as your gas time remaining gtr. Upgrade to vpm deco algorithm for shearwater research dive. Shearwater predator released in 2009, the predator shares the vast majority of features with the petrel, however there are some differences including those listed below. The shearwater petrel uses a small amount of power even while turned off to keep track of your tissue loading. Manx shearwaters migrate over 10,000 km 6,200 mi to south america in winter, using waters off southern. The diver has full control over gradient factors, a choice of decompression algorithms standard is buhlmann zhl16c, support for 5 breathing gases, customizable views, and of course, out of the box support for closed circuit diving. The worlds first near eye remote display for scuba divers has been redesigned for enhanced flexibility and reliability. All shearwater products are designed and manufactured in vancouver, canada, in. Features shearwater research is pleased and proud to introduce the all new shearwater petrel dive computer. Vpmb dive profiles often have deep stops to control bubble formation with reduced time at shallow depths. Shearwater petrel 2 occc stand alone p0ctsaoled buy. Shearwater perdix and petrel 2 dive computer comparison.
Shearwater desktop and mobile app support diver magazine. In addition to the divecan and fischer versions, oc divers can now. The petrel2 received another minor update in september 2019 to add a titanium bezel. In another one of our comparison videos, mark talks about the shearwater petrel 2 and the perdix, which one has the better features and also. The perdix display, however, features better color, higher contrast, and lower power consumption. Page 1 of 2 the following table compares the new shearwater petrel with the shearwater predator technical dive computers.
I then moved onto 2 vr technology vr3s when i started using mixed gas before purchasing the shearwater petrel. In this custom isc application, the shearwater petrel is used for. Such things were the stuff of science fiction writers and fit solidly into the. The shearwater petrel is a technical decompression diving computer in the truest sense. Shearwater petrel for isc the shearwater petrel is an advanced technical diving computer for open and closed circuit divers. P2 and perdix are functionally identical, only difference is the sizeform factor perdix is a bit smaller and the.
But the dive computer market now seems to be following in the footsteps of the smartphone market, and the shearwater petrel is a prime example. The shearwater petrel is an advanced technical diving computer for open and closed circuit divers. This super capacitor has enough energy to maintain your tissue status for at least 15 minutes. Jun 05, 20 the shearwater petrel is the fifth dive computer ive owned. Shearwater research, responsible for the rather excellent technical computers petrel and petrel 2, have released a new and improved desktop application cunningly called. This is why when the petrels hunt for food they fly high over the land hovering over the south polar skuas. Shearwater petrel vs shearwater predator reasons to choose the shearwater petrel over shearwater predator can be summarized it into the following 3 key points. In keeping with this tradition, they are pleased to announce the next generation of their popular petrel dive computer.
Predatorpetrelperdix vpmb upgrade pin narked at 90. Initially i would prefer perdix, but i am 52 and ease of reading is critical to me. Switching through the menues of the shearwater predator on a basic dive with a jj ccr in mexico. Screen the most significant difference between the predator and petrel is the display. Shearwater petrel 2 dive computer petral 2 ext productsshearwaterpetrel2extdivecomputer petral 2. Shearwater, any member of more than a dozen species of longwinged oceanic birds belonging to the family procellariidae order procellariiformes, which also includes the fulmars and the. The predator oled was discontinued 2 years ago and is not a viable option for a new product. Shearwater research inc, the leading manufacturer of dive computers and electronic control systems for rebreathers has earned the reputation of listening to their customers. Three gas nitrox computer with features for the serious recreational diving enthusiast. When i first started diving over three decades ago the thought of a dive computer never even crossed my mind.
Shearwater petrel silicone cover technical dive components. We find the display to be as readable as the predator s, and better in some conditions such as bright sunlight. This dive right in scuba product can expose you to cretin chemicals which are known to the. Shearwater petrel 2 dive computer brought to you by shearwater research posted jul 31st, 2015 at 3. The petrel 2 fischer and divecan models will continue to be sold for users requiring a connection to a rebreather. Benefits of the shearwater petrel and shearwater predator. The petrel display is an lcd with led backlight as opposed to the oled display in the predator. This upgrade gives you the option of using the standard gf deco or switching the the vpmb algorithm. A silicone cover for the shearwater petrel dive computer. Predator and pursuit dive computers have been taken to deeper depths without failure. Ive been a big fan of shearwater computers since i bought my first pursuit in 2007 with the pursuit, and i now dive with their petrel 2 ext. Mar 03, 2011 switching through the menues of the shearwater predator on a basic dive with a jj ccr in mexico. Ten year shelf life all kits must meet your satisfaction or your money back.
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