Need advice on wrist dive computers

alam555 · Apr 30, 2006

Hi,
I am new to dive computers, but just got half off my resort so am now going to buy my very first dive computer

so here is what i am looking for based on what I have learnt by reading existing posts and my experience.

I am looking for :

Wrist computer ( i don't have a regulator just yet)
Air and Nitrox
Water temp (cool, but optional)
backlight for night dives
memory for dive logs
downloadable to computer
audible alarms with ability to turn off
auto-on

It seems like a lot of people like the Cobra, but I am also looking at Mares. i would like to stay under $500. I only dive 2-3 times a year, but hoping to improve upon that

.

thank you

Bubble Junky · Apr 30, 2006

I love my Stinger (Suunto). Has all the above features, easy to read and operate, and can be worn as a watch too (so you don't 'forget' to put it on).

Jedderkoppen · Apr 30, 2006

I'm also on the side of the Stinger (Suunto). Great computer / watch. it travels with me for every dive.

Cheers,

JE

UnixSage · Apr 30, 2006

Nitek Duo

http://www.diverite.com/products/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=CO8175

Paid $400 to LDS.

Diveral · Apr 30, 2006

alam555:
Hi,
I am new to dive computers, but just got half off my resort so am now going to buy my very first dive computer

so here is what i am looking for based on what I have learnt by reading existing posts and my experience.

I am looking for :

Wrist computer ( i don't have a regulator just yet)
Air and Nitrox
Water temp (cool, but optional)
backlight for night dives
memory for dive logs
downloadable to computer
audible alarms with ability to turn off
auto-on

It seems like a lot of people like the Cobra, but I am also looking at Mares. i would like to stay under $500. I only dive 2-3 times a year, but hoping to improve upon that .

thank you

Lots of good computers out there. Uwatec, Aeris, Mares, Oceanic, Nitek, and Suunto all make good computers in your price range. What size computer are you looking for. I recently bought a Suunto Gekko has everything but a backlight. A Suunto Vytec or Vyper may suit your needs. By the way I night dive with my Gekko. You charge it up and it glows in the dark. I find it more convenient for night dives since I don't have to punch a button to see it.

RICHinNC · Apr 30, 2006

Make sure you can replace the battery yourself.

paulithepin · Apr 30, 2006

I use a SUUNTO Vyper with A Deep Sea Supply mount. Well within your price range and has all the features you want. Plus if you purchase from divetank you get double the warranty, extre replaceable battery/o ring, the cable and a travel box plus the computer software for less than $500. great product, great service, great deal!
Paul

Bubble Junky · Apr 30, 2006

Take a look at the Suunto Mosquito too. Same features as Stinger, but less robust. Has the advantage over the Stinger in that it's user replacable batteries. Also it's less expensive than the Stinger.

Fun Diver · Apr 30, 2006

The Suunto Vyper was my first dive computer for recreational diving and I still like it, does everything mentioned.

UnixSage · Apr 30, 2006

I had one hangup with the Sunnto's (at least the Cobra). If you dove on air you had to wait till the computer cleared to switch to nitrox mode. There is an easy way around that switch to nitrox mode and set it to 21% for the first dive. Just a nusance that irratated me to no end. I do not know if this was a cobra only thing or more of them exibit the same behavior.

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