Question Help with choosing new computer

[DrakeTheDiver]

Exactly that, the situation can change fast. If everything goes well and air consumption remains constant, I don't need a computer to tell me how much gas I need to get to the surface safely. As an alternative to an SPG, there is more to go wrong with AI than brass and glass. I have had AI fail on me previously, but I understand it has become more reliable in recent years.

That’s reasonable. I suppose it is all about knowing and trusting your gear. I do believe it to be a nice tool, but I agree you must know its’ limitations.

 

[WreckWriter]

I went with a Peregrine, the standard version. I don't completely trust the AI units, I'm used to an SPG and will stick with that. Shearwater seems to have the best name these days. I would have liked to get one of the trimix models but since I tweaked my back I won't be able to dive with doubles and trimix on a single tank is a bit silly so Peregrine it is for me.

Kinda weird, I now have 2 things called Peregrine. The computer and my motorcycle. Hayabusa means peregrine falcon in Japanese. Just found that interesting, it had no bearing on my computer choice.

 

[RoscoeRedThree]

I know this sounds shallow, but why do you need such a specialized dive computer. Also, which one have you used before?

 

[J12345]

the shearwaters are great. The peregrine, perdix, and teric. I love the teric because of it allows recharging and don’t have to change battery, although I have to charge every other day if I do a full day of dives. It is on the small side from what I have heard, and why a bunch of my friends opted for the perdix. The perdix is also good if you decide to go ccr in the future.