Wink69
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I,m putting together a "Save a Dive Kit" and would like some recomendations on a small reliable but inexspensive computer. Hopefully I wont have to use it, but as soon as I think I wont I will. Thanks.
Need a cheap but reliable back up computer
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What is your definition of 'inexpensive'?
Typically, the less expensive ones are larger, and the smaller ones are more expensive.
Typically, the less expensive ones are larger, and the smaller ones are more expensive.
If you have a PDA use something like a Decoweenie/GUE program or other. Some are actually free. If it needs to go underwater some Oceanic, or similar units were pretty cheap. The other alternative is to cut some tables on Wetnotes and always take that with you on a dive. It's better than cheap and short of losing it always works.
scubamickey
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Bottom timers are cheap. If your computer dies on you then you can fall back on the timer and the tables.
scubamickey:
where are they cheap? A digital BT cost ~ the same to make as a basic computer. I just found lots of small wrist computers for $199. Digital BT from Uwatec/OMS are more than that.
scubamickey
I'm a GIRL!
Leisurepro sells a BT for just over $200. To me that's cheap when a good computer can cost over $300.
jdr159
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Watch and dive tables. Best backup you can have. If you really want a bottom timer, try to find a Timex Helix. They're still avail. on ebay for about $50-60.
keyshunter
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Wink69:
Just 1 point. Unless you are only doing 1 dive a day, a backup computer needs to be with you on every dive. Unlike tables, there is no way to add the nitrogen loading factors (time, depth, SI) to a computer that has resided "clean" in a save-a-dive kit.
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