AI Dive computer help needed

guinness_ep · Mar 26, 2006

I currently own a suunto favor and want to upgrade to a wrist mount AI computer.

I don't want to spend $1k on one so looking at the more cost effective end of the range. I am dusting off the dry suit next weekend, as most of the ice is going off the lakes so hope to get one before then.

Vie · Mar 26, 2006

All wrist mounted AI computers are very expensive. UWATEC Smart Z Wrist, Oceanic VT Pro/Aeris Atmos Elite are probably priced at the "cheaper" end of the range. The most expensive is probably the Suunto D9. The mid-to-high-range would be the Oceanic Atom 1.0, Atom 2.0/Aeris Epic, Oceanic VT-3, Suunto Vytec/Vytec DS and the UWATEC Smart TEC Wrist. The Cochran Gemini price is variable, depending on the configuration...

If you are interested in a Pelagic Pressure Systems computer (Oceanic/Aeris), I would talk to Larry at Scuba Toys. Ask for the SB member discount. I think he has the Aeris Atmos Elite on sale right now...

oscar_2424 · Mar 26, 2006

Vie:
All wrist mounted AI computers are very expensive. A UWATEC Smart Z Wrist is probably priced at the "cheaper" end of the range. The most expensive is probably the Suunto D9. The mid-range would be the Oceanic Atom 1.0 and the UWATEC Smart TEC Wrist. The Cochran Gemini price is variable, depending on the configuration...

Yeah buts those D9 look sharp!

laurelgsc · Mar 26, 2006

Bought my Atmos Elite from the LDS for about $650 with transmitter.

johnny_bravo · Mar 27, 2006

Keep with Suunto. I have the D9 with AI but the Vytec DS (Deep stop model) with AI would do the job nicely and can be had for a lot less.

Cheers.

-J.-

scubadobadoo · Mar 27, 2006

Vie:
All wrist mounted AI computers are very expensive. UWATEC Smart Z Wrist, Oceanic VT Pro/Aeris Atmos Elite are probably priced at the "cheaper" end of the range. The most expensive is probably the Suunto D9. The mid-to-high-range would be the Oceanic Atom 1.0, Atom 2.0/Aeris Epic, Oceanic VT-3, Suunto Vytec/Vytec DS and the UWATEC Smart TEC Wrist. The Cochran Gemini price is variable, depending on the configuration...

If you are interested in a Pelagic Pressure Systems computer (Oceanic/Aeris), I would talk to Larry at Scuba Toys. Ask for the SB member discount. I think he has the Aeris Atmos Elite on sale right now...

I agree 100%.

I have an aeris atmos elite and transmitter from Scuba Toys. I don't regret the purchase. Scuba Toys gets a thumbs way up! However I would say that if money is at all a concern, don't bother as the wireless feature is highly over rated. It works well, it's just simply not needed. All it does is satisfy a gadget craving. I do suggest you save 400 bucks and get yourself an atmos 2 and then go diving with the extra cash!

Have fun!

Jason Ooi · Mar 27, 2006

Hi,
If you look for dive computer I can give you a special deal. If you interested please send a PM.

Jason

guinness_ep:
I currently own a suunto favor and want to upgrade to a wrist mount AI computer.

I don't want to spend $1k on one so looking at the more cost effective end of the range. I am dusting off the dry suit next weekend, as most of the ice is going off the lakes so hope to get one before then.

guinness_ep · Mar 29, 2006

Thanks for the input. I did contact Scubatoys and waiting for UPS to show up tomorrow with my Oceanic VT Pro hoseless computer.

All being well and ice gone from the lake will give it a run out on Saturday.

Quarrior · Mar 29, 2006

Forget about the Uwatecs if you wear gloves and want to do anything with it underwater. Also, they only allow nitrox settings in 2% increments. What happens if you get a 32.5% fill? Technically you go up to the next higher %, on the Uwatec that means 34%, whereas on Suunto and many others you just go to 33%.

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