Back Up Computer

[FireInMyBones]

I am trying to figure out which computer to use as a back up computer for cave diving.

Some key points:

• I freedive some for fun
• I own a Suunto Vyper 2 as my primary
• weight is important
• size is important
• cost is important
• I do gas switching
• I would probably use the back up in gauge mode

The choices: Suunto D4, Oceanic Geo 2, Suunto Vyper

I would like to hear if anyone has had problems with any of these computers. I am just looking for some advice for a wise buy.

 

[DiveNav]

try our Research Tool and let me know what you think.

BTW, the D4 does not support multiple gasses

Alberto (aka eDiver)

 

[ajduplessis]

I would get a Helo2 as primary, and use Vyper as backup.

 

[tstormdiver]

I use a HelO2 as a primary & a Vyper Air or Nitek Duo as a back- up.

 

[FireInMyBones]

Thank you for your ideas. I will look at the research tool.

The HelO₂ is a nice looking computer, but if I were going to spend that much on a dive computer, I would get an X1. I do not want to spend over US$500.

 

[FireInMyBones]

I just tried the computer research tool and it gave me the same listing as the ones I found and listed before. It was very user friendly and gave the information I was interested, but it did not give me any more choices or narrow down my search other than discluding the D4.