Dive computer question

[Debraw]

1)- 100 FT = 20 minutes
2) Yes, a backup computer that is usually set to Air
3) Yes
4) Yes

1. Do you have an estimate of when your dive computer should fall into decompression?
IE- 80ft/ 30 minutes is a standard in my head from NAUI tables (or its getting close.)
Or 100ft for 20 minutes.

2. Do you carry tables, or have a plan if you disagree with your computer?

3. Do you know your dive computer algorithm?

4. Was the computer’s algorithm a consideration when buying a new computer?

The reason I ask is that there have been a series of dive computer errors and recalls. I was just curious how people treat and think of their dive computers.

I will share more in a bit.
Thanks, Andrew

 

[amascuba]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Buhlmann + 5 different levels of conservatism, or you can put it into gauge mode and use your own tables. I tend to keep it in computer mode and use it's calculations as a secondary means of knowing where I am as far as decompression obligations go.
4. somewhat

I use a Uwatec Aladin TEC wrist computer.

 

[Crazyduck]

Interesting..
Thank you to everyone that commented.
I was curious how some people manage their computers.

I meet with a friend this weekend.
He recently returned from Truk and quite a bit of diving.
He did a 165ft dive (on a well known wreck) and his primary computer NEVER showed a decompression stop.
That’s right--- clear to surface, no stops, not even a bloody beep!
He backed up that computer with a Uwatec Aladin (slightly older model.)
The Uwatec had him do 32 minutes of varying stops on the way up.
Needless to say his primary computer has been recalled.

Glad to see folks using VPM and other deskstop tools to support their dive computers.

Have fun, Andrew

 

[Charlie99]

I meet with a friend this weekend.
He recently returned from Truk and quite a bit of diving.
He did a 165ft dive (on a well known wreck) and his primary computer NEVER showed a decompression stop.
That’s right--- clear to surface, no stops, not even a bloody beep!

Ya know, if you put your computer in gauge mode it won't do any of those annoying beeps. That's my bets on what happened.

If it was displaying the proper depth and time, I'll even double up on my bet.

 

[PerroneFord]

Ya know, if you put your computer in gauge mode it won't do any of those annoying beeps.

My Vyper does. As I was rather amazed to find out...