Discuss: gas analyzer before second Shearwater?

[W W Meixner]

Two is one, one is none.

You're missing the point...two becomes none...if an inherent defect affects both computers of the same make and model...

 

[Manatee Diver]

My cave instructor says I need an analyzer before full cave. I'll probably buy one before AN/DP.

 

[wedivebc]

You're missing the point...two becomes none...if an inherent defect affects both computers of the same make and model...

You do realise we're talking about Shearwaters here?

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Shearwater transmitter failure

 

[W W Meixner]

You do realise we're talking about Shearwaters here?

Shearwater has had their problems along with most other dive computer manufacturers...they are not the be-all...end-all...Don't get me wrong...I like anything Canadian...but still not two of the same computers...Shearwater...or anybody else...

W.W...

 

[W W Meixner]

Shearwater transmitter failure

...Exactly...

W.W...

 

[Wookie]

Shearwater transmitter failure

Tech divers use AI without a backup gage? I guess making “tech diving” so easy a caveman can do it leads to normalization of deviance. Like using 2 dive computers instead of cutting a set of tables for your wrist slate, I guess.

 

[rjack321]

Did you catch that I’m actually doing AN/DP/Helitrox? Likely 21/20 for class, going off someone who took same class with same instructor earlier this year. I could be doing some topping off myself off the singles filled with air I’ve got at home. Or getting top offs with air at a much closer shop than DRIS that only does air, not even nitrox. Transfill whip is on my list anyway since I got my VIP cert a few months ago.

I’ve got two sets of doubles and have a decent number of dives on them.

Given my situation, instructor said Trimix analyzer would be a good idea. Talked to him yesterday.

I get narced bad at 130ft and with the conditions I dive in, Helitrox was recommended by a number of people.

You need an O2 analyzer when you leave nitrox class and long before AN/DP.

Whether you have 10, 20, or 40% helium really isnt that important. And you have a buddy in trimix class right? There is your backup brain, backup gauge and reserve gas all in one.

 

[Marie13]

You need an O2 analyzer when you leave nitrox class and long before AN/DP.

Whether you have 10, 20, or 40% helium really isnt that important. And you have a buddy in trimix class right? There is your backup brain, backup gauge and reserve gas all in one.

I don’t know of anyone locally who has their own analyzer who isn’t tech certified or a recreational instructor.You analyze at the shop.

No buddy for my class. I’m doing a private class. I don’t have anyone to take it with, anyway.

 

[rjack321]

Yea sorry I have no idea how you're supposed to have at least one or two reliable buddies to practice and dive with if you take a private class.