TartanFrog
Contributor
I have the basic dive equipment including an air integrated console computer, back inflate BCD with integrated weights and all the other goodies to get me under the water. I won't list the brands here because that is not really important to the conversation, well at least I don't think they are.
I've been thinking about adding redundant guages but am trying to figure out what to get. I can see the need for Backup/redundant guages like the SPG, depth guage and a bottom timing device. I've spoken with lots of divers and the instructors at my LDS regarding backup/redundant equipment needs and so far everyone has differing opinions and rationale.
I've looked at getting simple SPG and depth guages and using my watch chrono as the backups. So I guess the questions I want to ask are...
What redundant guages, etc. are recommended/necessary for recreational diving?
Given that my primary guages are an air integrated console, which style of guages are recommended?
I know a lot of this will come down to personal preference, but I am trying to get a feel for what other divers do. How they deal with it.
Somehow I get this picture of a guy on the streets of a large city that slides up his sleeve and he is wearing lots of watches.
I've been thinking about adding redundant guages but am trying to figure out what to get. I can see the need for Backup/redundant guages like the SPG, depth guage and a bottom timing device. I've spoken with lots of divers and the instructors at my LDS regarding backup/redundant equipment needs and so far everyone has differing opinions and rationale.
I've looked at getting simple SPG and depth guages and using my watch chrono as the backups. So I guess the questions I want to ask are...
What redundant guages, etc. are recommended/necessary for recreational diving?
Given that my primary guages are an air integrated console, which style of guages are recommended?
I know a lot of this will come down to personal preference, but I am trying to get a feel for what other divers do. How they deal with it.
Somehow I get this picture of a guy on the streets of a large city that slides up his sleeve and he is wearing lots of watches.