Oceanic B.U.D. Backup Dive Computer, Yellow
SKU: OCNBUD
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Shopper : Reading through the reviews, a few state this computer does not log more than 1 dive?
Art N indicated it cycles through 12 dives and starts over at 1. Which is correct?ALEJANDRO G : Yes it restart...I would only recommend this computer as backup...never as principal.CHRIS G : I've had one for several years and couldn't tell you, but could probably look and see.This is a backup computer, so its primary value is in keeping track of your multilevel NDL in parallel with your primary computer. Should your primary computer fail, and you have backup gauges, you won't miss dives. It is storing enough dives to calculate your NDL safely. I clipped it to my BC a few years ago. Used it to complete the last five dives in one trip when my primary failed, and unclipped it twice to replace the battery. Other than that I've never looked at it. It's just always been there.
James M : does this have a safety stop timer?JOE S : This does have a safety stop countdown.
JOHN S : YesCAROLYN M : yesCHRIS G : According to the product description, yes it does.
JOHN W : Is the Oceanic BUD computer wireless or hose connected?KATHY B : The Oceanic BUD computer runs on a battery. It does not connect to a hose. It doesn’t connect to anything. You simply clip it on your BC or put it in a pocket. It is a back-up computer, not a primary computer. It doesn’t tell you how much air you have.KATHY B : The Oceanic BUD computer uses a battery. It does not connect to a hose. It does not connect to anything. You simply clip it on your BC or put it in a pocket. It is a back-up computer. It is not a primary computer.JANICE B : It is not integratedCHRISTOPHER C : Standalone, bud, beach underwater device, not a primary computer, use as a backupROBERT S : It isn't connected at all. This is a back-up computer, but it is not air-integrated. If your primary fails during a dive, this would help you ascend safely and would keep track of your subsequent surface interval, but it isn't going to tell you how much air you have left.GEORGE J : Neither. It is not integrated with your breathing gas, just your depth. You enter your %Oxygen, and it calculates the rest based on your dive profile.ROBERT S : The BUD does not keep track of your air supply. It is not connected to your tank at all. If your primary computer fails, this computer will give you your current depth, help with your rate of ascent, and keep track of your surface interval after your dive, but if you have no SPG, the BUD won't help.MICHAEL C : No hose. Works as advertised. Great product and I would buy it again.
mike
Shopper : How to access past dives?KEVIN F : This product is intended as a back up computer. It only allows access to the last dive. It does not store multiple dives in a digital log.
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JAMES R : We are looking for a good - easy to use - back-up dive computer. What models/brands do you recommend and why?ALEJANDRO G : Never use it as principal computer...is made to be backup...GEORGE J : The Oceanic B.U.D is a great companion to any other Oceanic and even some other brands. It has a selectable algorithm that helps to match it with your computer. I also have an Oceanic VT3 and it works great alongside it.YAN G : This works great as a backup dive computer.KENNETH L : I have had the Oceanic BUD for about one year and it has done everything that I would want in a back up computer. It is small. light weight, yet provides all the functionality you need. The only down side was the battery died after just 10 months, but this could be an anomaly.AARON K : The Oceanic B.U.D. Is a solid backup computer. My wife and I both use Oceanics as our primary computers, so the algorithms are the same. The B.U.D. can be adjusted between two algorithms depending on how conservative you want to be. It is small, lightweight, and can be clipped on a D-ring or stashed in a BC pocket. It has a simple, one-button interface for changing between screens, adjusting for nitrox, etc. It doesn't log multiple dives, but we rely on our main computers for that anyway. It was specifically designed as a backup computer and it performs as advertised.JOHN S : It is simple to use but dosnt store a lot of dive info. My mares puck air died my first day in Bonaire so I was glad I had it. I used it all week as my main computer
JohnKENSETT M : Doesn't get any easier or better.
Reviews about this item
Review Summary
2020-03-19T08:57:01
Rated 5 out of 5
Works great as backup.
Love my Bud!
CINDY S.
2019-05-25T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Peace of mind
Used while diving in Jamaica on 10 dives 97 ft deep an on shallow dive worked well on all dives
SusanS
2019-03-19T11:39:09
Rated 5 out of 5
My Little Dive BUD
Great back up device... works well in the event you need another computer ... I won't miss any dives because my battery went dead with this little gizmo!!
Jill B.
2018-09-20T08:29:23
Rated 5 out of 5
Peace of Mind
No one wants to lose a day of diving if their primary computer fails. Easy to use and love the extra peace of mind.
JESSE C.
2017-03-18T13:20:04
Rated 4 out of 5
..good back up..
..we are pretty happy with these ..for what they are..as others have said you can buy a cheap Nitrox computer as backup for about the same money..these are small, and clip nicely to the BC. Also, they hold only 12 dives... so, if you dont time out surface interval..it will keep going untill you go back to dive one..so rather than saying dive 13 or 15 it starts over..this happens to me on dive trips..
ART N.
2015-12-29T02:16:28
Rated 1 out of 5
Should be renamed D.U.D.
It is a poorly crafted "throwaway" device. It sucks battery power quickly requiring you to carry a spare battery. There is no dive memory other than the last one! This computer should be selling for 1/4 its current asking price to better reflect what you get in exchange. For $5 more you can purchase a much better computer from several other vendors.
PAUL A.
2015-08-15T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Good little backup
I bought this because my very old Oceanic console computer flooded after many years of use. I did some carving on the console and fit this into my console. My primary computer is a wrist mounted Oceanic Geo, which I love. This is a great backup, but it will not log your dives, so it is somewhat limited. I am a fan of Oceanic computers.
geriatric d.
2015-03-30T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Back-Up
Great Back-up
Quentin H.
2014-12-01T19:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Why?
I think Mares Puck will do better job for less money and more functions! So my question is: Why would anyone want to have this thing?
johan
2014-07-23T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
The name says it all and it works great!
Bought this last year for a back up and have used it on several dives. Just clip it on and basically forget about it. Works exactly as advertised and easy to set up. Also came with the free computer class (which really wasn't needed). If you're thinking about it, go ahead and get one.
Darrell
2014-06-29T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
NICE PRODUCT, IF YOU USE IT AS BACKUP...
GOOD COMPUTER, BUT IT IS A BACKUP DO NOT INTEND TO USE AS MAIN, IF SO TAKE YOUR DIVING WATCH FOR YOUR TIMING...
ALEJANDRO G.
2014-02-24T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Reliable Redundancy
I travel for liveaboard diving to some pretty remote destinations so having a reliable back-up computer that has my profiles to date should my primary fail reduces stress.
Gene
2013-10-21T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
good backup easy to use
..we bought two of these one failed right away, bad battery rusted & corroded . Other worked fine..old stock from LeisurePro??. I like these for a back up only & well priced. as we have had computers fail during a dive this is a good idea. We used to carry an old computer in a pocket but this is better. now wait & see what Oceanic will do about the broken one!!!
Art O.
2013-05-21T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Just the way it was intended
Perfect for safety stops.
skwidiver
2012-08-23T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Does the bare minimum
As an Instructor I don't always really need a computer, so I gave up my dedicated computer for my wife to use and decided to start beta testing an iphone based dive computer (scuba capsule). Anyway, I didn't want to lose a day of diving in the event of an issue with that solution so I opted for the BUD. It's similar to the other Oceanics I've used and with a nice easy to read display. I'm less than impressed with the "log" feature, you can only go back to your most recent dive, no ability to scroll through previous dives. It also has a tendancy to lose FO2 setting when diving EAN, so you must remember to set it just before entering the water, which is major pain since this is designed as a backup. It would be nice if you could set it once and forget it. Still, overall for the price I'd buy it again since it serves it's purpose and I like having the piece of mind that if I have problems with my phone, my BUD's got my back.
E
2012-05-15T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Design
This has saved me and my buddies many times when a computer dies on a dive. It is really easy to pass off, and it has both common algorithms so it can be used by almost anyone who has a recreational computer. Perfect device for the "Clip it and forget it" mentality, you won't even notice its there until you (or a buddy) needs it!
Max
Oceanic B.U.D. Backup Dive Computer, Yellow Specifications
Algorithm
Dual Algorithm: Pelagic DSAT (Spencer/Powell data base), Pelagic Z+ (Buhlmann ZHL-16C data base)
Depth Display
330' (100 meter)
Altitude Adjustable
Yes, 3,000' to 14,000' (916 to 4.270 m)
Operating Modes
Air/Nitrox
Imperial/Metric Display
Yes
Power
User Replaceable CR2450 Battery
UPC Code
020545068884
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