Garmin Mk2i - Locking out?

[KenGordon]

KenGordon thank you for responding to my question.
Would you argue that the lockout is actually not important? What’s a good way to think about this?

I have a Suunto Zoop Novo and have been very happy with it over the years...always did what it says on the tin even if it doesn’t “look cool” (which never bothered me), but it can’t help me anymore with the tec journey I started earlier this year. No multi gas capability.

I used a Zoop for a while as a backup to a Helo2 for trimix dives. I would have a plan that included run times and gas changes and if the HelO2 failed I would use the slate with the Zoop. Two Zoops or bottom timers and I could run the whole dive off the slate.