Wrist Computers for Women

[divemaster86]

I am seeking advice on which new wrist mount dive computer I should buy. 2/3 of my previous computers have been wrist mounts, but have had the same problem: they are designed for men and are WAY too big and bulky for my small wrists.

Currently I have been looking at the Suunto D4 and D6. Any thoughts on these two computers? Any comparable computers I should consider that may be lower cost-wise?

I am undecided if I want the air integration-- my last UWATEC computer transmitter stopped working on a dive trip, and it was a BIG hassle to track down a gauge. I am not quite sure that I trust them... any thoughts?

Thanks!!

 

[rhwestfall]

Why not just have her wear it (any of the "big & bulky" ones) further up on her forearm? It is what my wife (and daughter once she is certified) does. I also wear it there to keep away from the latex seals on my DS, and to avoid the cuffs on my gloves.

 

[Mayor]

My wife is using two Deep Sea Supply bungee mounts for her oceanic and compass. Works great and fits very well.

 

[gurnie]

I agree with the above, the DSS bungee works well. I have also known a few divers who mounted the computer on a retractor attached the left shoulder d-ring.

 

[beaverdivers]

a XP10 might be the ticket for you.

 

[Hatul]

I second the idea to use bungee mount and wear the thing higher on the forearm. Getting a smaller unit will compromise the info or readability.

About the air integration. Lots of divers solve this problem by attaching a small SPG on a hose to the second HP port of the regulator. That way if the transmitter conks out you're still in business.

 

[gesta1t]

Do you still have the uwatec transmitter?? desperately trying to find one

 

[BabyDuck]

yep - bungee mount. or try & find a nitek plus - that was a great computer & i wore it as a watch for years.

 

[divemaster86]

Thanks for the recommendations! I am avoiding the bungee mount because it either cuts off circulation to my arm or slips off. So far the best solution I have achieved is clipping it to my shoulder BCD D-rings.

Since I am planning to get a new computer anyway, I am kind of looking for something that meets my needs exactly. The Suunto looks ideal, but it a little pricey.

@gesta1t : I am selling my old UWATEC on ebay here: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

 

[TSandM]

I am avoiding the bungee mount because it either cuts off circulation to my arm or slips off

Interesting. I have very small wrists and arms, and I use bungie mounts, and I haven't had this issue at all.

With a wrist circumference of not quite 4", here's what I have used: Suunto Vytec -- readable, but quite large. Aladin Tec2g -- very nice size, not quite as readable, user interface not intuitive at all. Suunto Mosquito -- not very readable, but a reasonable size; still too big to wear comfortably as a wristwatch. Liquivision X1 -- by far the best choice for size and readability, very flexible, out of your price range. Liquivision Xen/Xeo -- very nice size, very readable. I don't know what the Xeo is running, or what the asking price for the new, recreational Lynx will be, but probably comparable to the D9. I have seen the D9, and it is comparable in size to the Mosquito (a bit bigger) but not very readable.