Computer on wrist or in console?

[Twistedarts]

Trying to figure out which is a better config. Sound Off!

 

[hudson]

There isn't really any comparison - wrist is better: hands-free operation. It will also let you move to an SPG and ditch the bulky console.

 

[ucfdiver]

I prefer it on my right wrist.

 

[Bound]

There isn't really any comparison - wrist is better: hands-free operation. It will also let you move to an SPG and ditch the bulky console.

 

[carolrose]

Wrist (preferably right)

 

[Twistedarts]

Interesting point. I will make one in return. As opposed to looking at your wrist for Depth/time etc... then look at the spg for air, wouldn't it make more sense to have all that info in one place?
(I have a cheap puter). in my conole?

 

[Dadvocate]

To answer your question from my point of view, I like having both options (computer on the wrist and an SPG) because if the computer fails, you will have a redundant system which can be helpful. One of the down sides to my Gekko is that it is not always easy to read on night dives. The light I am using needs to be good enough to illuminate the consule. My SPG doesn't have this problem, which is nice.

Cheers!

 

[scubacoots3]

wrist for me is the way to go

 

[emttim]

I have both, but the computer on my console is a backup whereas the wrist computer is my primary. Wrist is superior...'nuff said.

 

[Rynomar]

I also like the wrist mounted computer. I find that I check it more often on my wrist and I really like being able to refer to it easily on safety stops.

The consoles are nice for having everything together in one place, but they can be bulky. Another advantage of the console is that you are not going to forget it on a dive like you could a wrist mounted computer. I have never personally forgotten my computer but I have seen it happen.

See if you LDS will let you try both types prior to purchase and good luck.