I compare that sentiment to telling someone they shouldn't buy a Porsche unless they intend to road race with it. The difference is that the cost of the Perdix or Teric is still a small part of the overall cost of diving.
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I have to say not being locked out of your computer can be a pretty sweet advantage!!
Wrong: rec computers lock you out if you skip mandatory decompression. The only scenario where skipping mandatory decompression is a "sweet advantage" is better bent than drowned.
My point is some lockouts are earned for missed deco, some don’t make any sense at all, putting human decision making into the process is not a bad thing.
In my experience as "the it professional": bet on luser error, you'll win 99% of the time. Case in point...
Thanks for the info very interesting, I will definitely read up on these algorithms shortly. I also have to get a good understanding of playing with the different presets or custom GFs and why a diver would do so. I have homework to do.Hi @Ben_3
Start out by reading about Buhlmann ZH-L16C with gradient factors, run on Shearwaters, and PZ+, run on Aqua Lungs. Buhlmann is adjustable over a very wide range from very conservative to very liberal. PZ+ is actually a proprietary version of Buhlmann that is middle of the road/moderate in the spectrum from conservative to liberal. The Shearwaters offer 3 presets as well as custom GFs. The three presets are 45/95. 40/85, and 35/75. The NDL time is controlled by the second number, called the GF high. Below, is a table comparing 1st, clean dive NDLs on air for the 3 Buhlmann presets and PZ+. This does not tell you how the computers handle repetitive dives, only the 1st dive. Buhlmann tends to be more conservative on the 1st dive and relatively more liberal on repetitive dives.
There are many additional decompression algorithms you might want to learn about if you consider other computers. In the meantime, there is nothing wrong with your i300C, running PZ+. I would be inclined to get some more experience and learn more about the computers you are considering before spending the money for a new computer. Best of luck and good diving.
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It's a small part but still a big investment. I'm not a car guy but everyone enjoys luxury even if you dont use it to the maxI compare that sentiment to telling someone they shouldn't buy a Porsche unless they intend to road race with it. The difference is that the cost of the Perdix or Teric is still a small part of the overall cost of diving.
Ok..but what is your point in regard to the discussion? You asserted that computer lockouts occur when you miss deco; I showed an example when that is not the case.