Geezer
Contributor
My computer is set at 1.40. If I was younger and in better physical shape and etc., I would be OK with 1.60. It all depends on how big a safety margin you are comfortable with. I'm happy now with my Suuntos (conservatism and all).
I have a friend who, in an earlier time pushed 1.80. He is alive to advise others against it, and would never do it himself again (it's that age and conditioning thing). I get enough enjoyment out of colorful little fish on shallow reefs that it is not really an issue for me at this point. The question I ask myself is - would I rather push the limits, or back off, and just enjoy my dive. Much of it is where your comfort level overall is set. I'm sure others would find my dive preferences boring.
I have a friend who, in an earlier time pushed 1.80. He is alive to advise others against it, and would never do it himself again (it's that age and conditioning thing). I get enough enjoyment out of colorful little fish on shallow reefs that it is not really an issue for me at this point. The question I ask myself is - would I rather push the limits, or back off, and just enjoy my dive. Much of it is where your comfort level overall is set. I'm sure others would find my dive preferences boring.