Backup for G2

[Russell e Wolfe]

I have been diving a G2 for about 7 years. I use AI and have recently upgraded to the new transmitter. I plan on getting a solo dive certification and need a backup computer. While I am not totally impressed with the Luna 2, it is AI and will receive from my current transmitter, and assume its using the same algorithm as my G2. I am part of the SP PPL program. Anyone have any strong reason I should not go with the Luna 2AI? I am getting older so my eyes are not as great, so something like the Aladin 2 would prob be out. I suppose a SW or Scubapro console might work, but a bit more pricy. BTW I do not do tech/deco dives (not intentionally anyway). Thoughts?

 

[landphil]

I’m pretty conservative on my solo dive plans; and I have an SPG to back up the AI on my solo rig. So, I just run a 1st gen Mares Quad as a backup for my AI Shearwater. I went for reliability and readability over feature parity with my primary. But if your solo diving is closer to the edge of recreational limits, you may want to lean towards tech diver redundancy and 2x your computer

 

[pdwh]

I have been diving a G2 for about 7 years. I use AI and have recently upgraded to the new transmitter. I plan on getting a solo dive certification and need a backup computer. While I am not totally impressed with the Luna 2, it is AI and will receive from my current transmitter, and assume its using the same algorithm as my G2. I am part of the SP PPL program. Anyone have any strong reason I should not go with the Luna 2AI? I am getting older so my eyes are not as great, so something like the Aladin 2 would prob be out. I suppose a SW or Scubapro console might work, but a bit more pricy. BTW I do not do tech/deco dives (not intentionally anyway). Thoughts?

The Luna 2.0 is a decent recreational dive computer. I've been using one since last August. My only complaint is visibility out of the water. It's not as bright as pictures show. No problems in the water.