What gauges do you check most often?

[scubamickey]

I have a Vyper computer (wrist mounted version of the Cobra). I tend to look at the depth and time on it rather frequently when I'm doing deep dives (over 70 feet). I check my SPG less frequently. It's mounted on my left D-ring as well. I have a very low SAC rate and I know how long I can stay down (roughly) before I hit my turn pressure. I'd say I check it about every 10 minutes on shallow reef dive and every 5 during a deeper dive. Of course I'm just estimating from memory.

I don't like consoles. I think it would be very awkward to ascend in a horizontal position with it and still maintain good trim. I don't know. I find just looking at my wrist while I have my hands folding in front of me a lot easier and no fumbling or reaching for a brick. But I think that's personal preference.

I think as a newer diver you will check your SPG and depth pretty often, depending how much fast you use up your gas.

 

[Mr Carcharodon]

Once you know what your SAC rate is you should have a pretty good idea what your tank pressure is based on depth and time. So I would go with the wrist mount since it is more stream lined. You would still check your pressure but there is not much need to more than every 10-15 mintues since you should be able to approiximate it based on depth and time.

 

[Eat my Bubbles]

1.Depth
2.Time
I am pretty good at knowing how much air I use over so much time. I myself prefer to use a wristmount gauge. I love my wristmount gekko that I get to use. I hate having to tuck anything into my BDC, since it usually pretty crowded(slate, light, etc.) I also have found the wristmounts easier for asscents and descents, since it is on my wrist is easier to monitor the gauge while mainting a good hold on the ascent line.

 

[dive_lover88]

1. pressure
2.depth
3 time