Backup computer died; what would you do?

[runsongas]

get another shearwater when the opportunity or need arises. save the dead cressi in case of a trade in discount sale at a LDS if you decide to buy a new shearwater.

 

[Esprise Me]

Perhaps one of these? Deep 6 Excursion Dive Computer

Hmmmm, that might be just what I'm looking for. Cheap enough that I could still be a pal and lend it out without getting too upset if I didn't get it back. Algorithm would be consistent. Rechargeable battery isn't ideal for the purpose, but if it really lasts 3 months in standby and can charge quickly, that could work.

 

[RIHappyDiver]

Hmmmm, that might be just what I'm looking for. Cheap enough that I could still be a pal and lend it out without getting too upset if I didn't get it back. Algorithm would be consistent. Rechargeable battery isn't ideal for the purpose, but if it really lasts 3 months in standby and can charge quickly, that could work.

If you’re really considering it, I know of another person who is interested as well as myself. I DEFINITELY don’t NEED another computer, but this one looks fun. If you can come up with 2 more people we’ve got the $200 mark. Think they would ship all five individually to different parts of the country?

Erik

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

If you’re really considering it, I know of another person who is interested as well as myself. I DEFINITELY don’t NEED another computer, but this one looks fun. If you can come up with 2 more people we’ve got the $200 mark. Think they would ship all five individually to different parts of the country?

Erik

I’ll bet $50 yes. Anyone want to bet against me?

 

[RIHappyDiver]

I’ll bet $50 yes. Anyone want to bet against me?

I’m not taking that bet. Chris has taken care of me a couple of times.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I’m not taking that bet. Chris has taken care of me a couple of times.

That’s the common case

 

[FezUSA]

+1 on the Deep 6. I don't see AI in my future so when it was time to get diver # 6 in our family of 7 his own computer, he got a D6 for Christmas and so did I. Relegating my Leonardo to backup. Took advantage of the BF sale last year. Got him another strap too so that it's easier to differentiate.

 

[JohnN]

I'd get Geo 2.0. Compact, cheap, reliable, liberal. $240 right now at leisurepro in white. Around $270 everywhere in grey Oceanic GEO 2.0 Wrist Computer

The major drawbacks - basic monochrome display and having to buy a proprietary download cable - aren't really an issue for a backup device.

+1 on the Geo 2 My backup for my Perdix (a Suunto Vytec) started diving on its own. I found a used Geo 2 on fleabay with a broken strap for <$100. I cut off the remains of the straps, added a ziptie and double-ended boltsnap, and it dives every dive with me in a pocket. A bit more conservative than the Perdix running 80/40, but not bad. IMHO a monochrome display is not that big of a deal (hey it's a backup)

 

[scubadada]

+1 on the Geo 2 My backup for my Perdix (a Suunto Vytec) started diving on its own. I found a used Geo 2 on fleabay with a broken strap for <$100. I cut off the remains of the straps, added a ziptie and double-ended boltsnap, and it dives every dive with me in a pocket. A bit more conservative than the Perdix running 80/40, but not bad. IMHO a monochrome display is not that big of a deal (hey it's a backup)

Are you running the Geo 2 on PZ+? PZ+ should run around a GF high of 85. DSAT runs around a GF high of 95. Buhlmann is a little more conservative on 1st dive, relatively more liberal on repetitive dives.

Here is a table of 1st dive NDLs using 32% nitrox:

 

[jadairiii]

Maybe I am missing something, but this is posted in Basic Scuba, why do you even need a back-up computer for recreational diving? Sure, if you want one, and you are made of money, whatever, its your money. But for recreational diving you dont "need" one.

Most times, on a rec dive I will carry a watch, but even that is a tad redundant. And I will confess, on some dives all I will bring is a compass.