Dive computers

[dtabas]

I plan to spend 3 days doing (guided) dives in PDC/Cozumel this December after getting my open water certification. Do I need to buy my own dive computer? I would prefer to rent but I don't envision a way to keep track of my nitrogen levels from day to day (unless I rent one package for the entire 3 day period, which would be difficult logistically). Any advice on rental gear for a multi day guided dive trip would be appreciated.

 

[inquis]

Have you decided where you're staying? It's common for a dive operator in one place to have arrangements with a shop in the other (e.g., picking you up at the ferry). Many (but not all) ops will rent computers (typically around $10 USD/day)

 

[Still Kicking]

I would buy a basic computer after you get certified -- $150 or so.

You will be spending a bunch of money to travel to Cozumel and dive there. Why not own a computer that you know how to read so you can maximize your time underwater? It may be a headache find a shop that will rent a computer. One less thing to worry about.

 

[lowwall]

I plan to spend 3 days doing (guided) dives in PDC/Cozumel this December after getting my open water certification. Do I need to buy my own dive computer? I would prefer to rent but I don't envision a way to keep track of my nitrogen levels from day to day (unless I rent one package for the entire 3 day period, which would be difficult logistically). Any advice on rental gear for a multi day guided dive trip would be appreciated.

Renting is fine. Residual nitrogen from the previous day is simply not an issue with recreational dive profiles.

 

[Centrals]

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The device is practical/useful. With spare cash then why not otherwise rental one is a good alternative. If you can get the same one is better but not critical.

Enjoy the trip.

 

[CycleCat]

I'd buy a cheap computer and learn how it works before the trip. No fun fumbling with a strange computer on a dive trip.

 

[RobPNW]

For my first 40 dives I used dive tables only.

 

[lowwall]

Residual nitrogen from the previous day is simply not an issue with recreational dive profiles.

I'm organizing my bookcases and I just happened to come across my old PADI RDP (plastic dive planner card). The longest surface interval required after a no decompression dive to get you back to pressure group A is only 3 hours.

 

[Marvinshirley2]

I’d encourage you buy a dive computer that you can Learn and understand how it works. It is a critical piece of safety gear, will allow you longer dive times than tables, and can help you begin to build your kit. Many operators require them. You can get a Cressi Leonardo for about $200…a bit more than you might pay renting.

 

[Rob9876]

I'd be inclined to buy either a used Leonardo or Puck Pro from this well-regarded online retailer and read up on how to use it. I haven't used a Leonardo, but have over 140 dives on the Puck Pro and it works just fine for recreational diving.

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