My current setup is dive computer (Sherwood) in the console, Citizen watch (max depth, dive time) as backup. While I have been content with this setup for over 12 years now the impending switch to enriched air has made me consider other options.
I like the idea of having a backup. The citizen was sufficient for air but I suspect I will need something more advanced for enriched air. If I use 2 computers they will display different results. Obviously I will have to use the more conservative of the 2 results which could be a drag.
I have had 2 watch straps go on my Citizen, one without any warning, fortunately on land and I broke the fall with my foot so no damage. On dive boats consoles can easily get banged about, tanks dropped on them, etc, touch wood never happened to me so far. When you are back in your room your dive computer and log is in the locker, boring.
So opinions please
Wrist versus console?
Is my watch sufficient as a backup?
Which Computer for primary and how conservative is it?
My profile :scubadive
I hope to be doing a lot more diving in the near future as a move to Malaysia is on the cards.
My current setup was expensive at the time but has done me well for over 12 years. So longevity is more important than cost.
I normally do not dive deep, bottom time and ambient light is more important. However if there is something to see I will go there.
I love unlimited shore diving, and have done 5+ dives a day in Bonaire so I can be pushing the no deco limit easily without breaking 60 ft.
I have not done a liveaboard but definitely will do in the future.
I like the idea of having a backup. The citizen was sufficient for air but I suspect I will need something more advanced for enriched air. If I use 2 computers they will display different results. Obviously I will have to use the more conservative of the 2 results which could be a drag.
I have had 2 watch straps go on my Citizen, one without any warning, fortunately on land and I broke the fall with my foot so no damage. On dive boats consoles can easily get banged about, tanks dropped on them, etc, touch wood never happened to me so far. When you are back in your room your dive computer and log is in the locker, boring.
So opinions please
Wrist versus console?
Is my watch sufficient as a backup?
Which Computer for primary and how conservative is it?
My profile :scubadive
I hope to be doing a lot more diving in the near future as a move to Malaysia is on the cards.
My current setup was expensive at the time but has done me well for over 12 years. So longevity is more important than cost.
I normally do not dive deep, bottom time and ambient light is more important. However if there is something to see I will go there.
I love unlimited shore diving, and have done 5+ dives a day in Bonaire so I can be pushing the no deco limit easily without breaking 60 ft.
I have not done a liveaboard but definitely will do in the future.