Suunto Gekko
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NudeDiver
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I would avoid buying any nitrox computer. Many people who think they will never go nitrox end up with it at some point. Now, if you can get it for $50-$100 or something, then go for it.
But according to suunto, gecko is a nitrox computer...
But according to suunto, gecko is a nitrox computer...
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I like mine a lot. I just bought it last spring replacing a Uwatec after the battery died.
The manual was very clear, the functions of the computer likewise, I found it very easy to read underwater and could hear the safety stop alarm easily. The water activation always worked because most dives I forgot to start it on the boat. (didn't realize it until a couple days later)
Downside is that it doesn't have a backlight if you night dive. But you can "charge" it with a good divelight and it glows for a couple of hours minimum.
You can download/review the user's guide here: http://www.aqualung.com/technical_library/Gekko_manual_en_2e271.pdf
Oh and one more thing, assuming you dive dry up there, the strap is long enough for a good-sized gorilla's wrist.
The manual was very clear, the functions of the computer likewise, I found it very easy to read underwater and could hear the safety stop alarm easily. The water activation always worked because most dives I forgot to start it on the boat. (didn't realize it until a couple days later)
Downside is that it doesn't have a backlight if you night dive. But you can "charge" it with a good divelight and it glows for a couple of hours minimum.
You can download/review the user's guide here: http://www.aqualung.com/technical_library/Gekko_manual_en_2e271.pdf
Oh and one more thing, assuming you dive dry up there, the strap is long enough for a good-sized gorilla's wrist.
covediver
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I like mine as well. I have used it for about 6 years, replaced the battery once, and it does do nitrox. If I had to replace it, I would probably get another. It works quite well for the type of diving that I do.
diveandclimb
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I used to have one and I liked it a lot but I would strongly recomend that you pick up a DSS bungie wrist mount for 15-20 bucks. They make a huge difference in the ease of use of a wrist mount computer. In fact, when I upgraded from my Gekko (to a N2ition) the availability of a bungied wrist mount was a litmus test.
I have had mine for awhile and its a great computer and will do more than what you will probably ever use..I prefer a console rather than a wrist model, especially on boat dives and wreck dives..wrist models can get hit a lot and go through a lot of screen protectors, but that is a personal choice..you definitely cant go wrong with the computer though..enjoy
NudeDiver
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If you are wearing gloves, esp. thick gloves, it's easier to slide on a bungie than work a standard watch strap. Also, a standard watch strap can break or come "undone" a lot easier than a correctly done bungie mount. I know a guy who says he has found all kinds of strap-based wrist computers on the bottom - but never a bungied one.
I'll second the bungie mount suggestion.
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