How many of you who don't use a computer don't use a computer?

[Tod]

FWIW... I admit that I have been known to "ride my computer" on recreational boat dives. Usually on those trips, where most dives are in the 30 to 50 depth range, I am only using the computer to basically track my nitrogen loading on repetitive dives.

If I am just planning on a single dive or two for a day, then I'll use my tables before the dive(s) when I generate my dive plan. The computer always goes with me but I use it to "log" the dive, monitor the depth (my primary depth gauge), keep track of the water temperature, and of course the time of the dive (much like a bottom timer). The computer has nice big numbers for those of us with gray hair, too! I use a Cochran Comander that is wrist mounted, it has no air pressure features.

I also use a Citizen watch that has a depth gauge (as one of my back-ups) and to also keep track of the start of my dive and overall time. I always consider myself to be one of those "computer users," but I do use my tables and an old fashioned log book to generate my dive plans. If I take one (not too often) I'll jot the numbers of the plan down on my wrist slate. Otherwise, I just try to remember maximum depth and bottom times. I figure one day the computer may not survive a whole dive, so I keep current on the use of tables so I don't zots my day of diving should the computer go south.

 

[in_cavediver]

Do most of you who don't use computers use Uwatec/OMS bottom timers or Suunto Vipers in gauge mode and why? Or do you keep it in computer mode and just not look at it

From reading the threads I seem to see those 3 possibilites coming up and I'm curious as to which is the most common.

I actually have a VR3. I leave it in computer mode but to date, I don't think I have ever looked at the NDL numbers. I either plan my dives (if I think deco is an option) or I simply watch my profile on rec dives and do what stops I think are most appropriate. (think multilevel safety stops). Usually, on deeper dives, the VR3 is nice enought to recomnend a "microbubble" stop deep even if it doesn't have a 'deco' stop shallow.

Mike

 

[Diesel298]

i have a smart com, and a ald aladdin pro.
but i think im gonna get a vr3 this winter

 

[jonnythan]

I have an OMS BT and a Timex Helix that I either wear if it's a long dive or just leave in the bag.

 

[Snowbear]

Did you buy it with the intention of using it in gauge mode or did your diving style change after you bought it?

Changed my diving after I already owned it for awhile.

 

[Tigern]

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[Tigern]

I always use my tables (the wheel) to plan my dives but I use my computer (aladin prime) to keep track of I can never seem to remember to write down. I mostly use my computer to keep track of bottom time, time I entered the water, water temp and during the dive I like to keep an eye on the nitrogen loading bar. I also utilize the safety stop timer every dive. I could dive without my computer with no problems but the convenience factor of the computer would be missed.