Cheap used DC while waiting for Godot (er, Deep Six)

[2airishuman]

Two of my kids are starting to dive with a third possibly starting soon.

We dive freshwater lakes and there isn't much reason or opportunity to go below 40 feet. I have a dive computer of my own, an Oceanic Geo 2.0, which works great for me.

I had planned to get my kids the Deep Six dive computer for Christmas. Well, that didn't work out, because it wasn't available, and still isn't, and perhaps Godot will show up first.

I would like to get my kids some cheap DCs to use for now. Cost is the main consideration because we'll end up replacing them before going on any dives where NDLs are limiting. Something used. Something wrist mount, with no air integration. A depth gauge and bottom timer would be sufficient but they seem more expensive than DCs.

Any advice on what to look for?

Or shall I wait and see if Godot shows up after all?

 

[Rygar]

Grab this:
http://www.scubapro.com/pl-PL/DEU/instruments/gauges/products/digital-330m.aspx
It's cheep as hell and It'll be also good backup for future

 

[RainPilot]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332193075957

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172638762846

 

[ls1dreams]

I would just scour ebay/craigslist for any of the basic models to see what you can find in the $60-$100 range.

Suunto zoop, mares puck/pro, aeris a300, cressi giotto, etc.

IMO though, any dive watch you buy today, even a cheap one, should have:

- at least 2 physical buttons
- nitrox supported (because they basically all do)
- I prefer anything with the buhlman alg, though in this price range the a300 is prob your best bet since it has both DSAT and Z+ (a variant of buhlman)