New dive computer

[panch81]

Hi, I have a Cressi Leonardo. I have had it for 10 years. I'm happy with it except that is too conservative when I do 3 dives a day with short surface intervals. I'm always with no exception the first one to enter in NDL.
I am considering buying a new one. I don't do technical diving and I do 30-50 dives a year.
My budget, ideally, between 500-600 € but I'm flexible
What would be your suggestion?

 

[BoltSnap]

This as a big screen unit:

Ratio Computers - Ratio Computers

Discover the innovative world of Ratio Computers and shop everything iX3M, iDive, Wireless Transmitter, plus explore accessories, and expert device support.

www.ratio-computers.com

or a wrist watch style unit:

Ratio Computers - Ratio Computers

Discover the innovative world of Ratio Computers and shop everything iX3M, iDive, Wireless Transmitter, plus explore accessories, and expert device support.

www.ratio-computers.com

Look them up on the European site.

 

[grantmac]

Unless you know what algorithm your existing computer is running you really have no way of knowing why you are running out of NDL first.

 

[panch81]

Unless you know what algorithm your existing computer is running you really have no way of knowing why you are running out of NDL first.

Is Cressi proprietary algorithm, it's very conservative.
I always dive in group and doing the same than the rest, my Cressi goes NDL before (unless it's other Cressi)

This as a big screen unit:

Ratio Computers - Ratio Computers

Discover the innovative world of Ratio Computers and shop everything iX3M, iDive, Wireless Transmitter, plus explore accessories, and expert device support.

www.ratio-computers.com

or a wrist watch style unit:

Ratio Computers - Ratio Computers

Discover the innovative world of Ratio Computers and shop everything iX3M, iDive, Wireless Transmitter, plus explore accessories, and expert device support.

www.ratio-computers.com

Look them up on the European site.

Thanks, I'll take a look. It's it a good brand?

 

[rongoodman]

Is Cressi proprietary algorithm, it's very conservative.

They claim that it's RGBM but manual says that it's dissolved gas model with some RGBM like modifications. I would go with either Ratio or a Shearwater Peregrine if you can get it there.

 

[scubadada]

Hi @panch81

The Shearwater Peregrine and Tern are at the low end of your price range.

 

[The Chairman]

I'm a Shearwater aficionado as well. I dive just about anything for rec dives, but when my butt is on the line, you'll find a Shearwater on my wrist. They're advertisers too, so supporting them also supports ScubaBoard.

 

[BoltSnap]

Cressi Leonardo

It runs an even more conservative version of RGBM. VERY conservative computer to the point of being very annoying, more so than even Suunto. I have one that I used for a short while when teaching classes, but I gave it to somebody to sell it. I wouldn't use it even if it were free. Heck, I wouldn't use it even if they gave me money to use it.

I am very happy with Ratio computers, and so are my students and friends who bought it. I have had mine since 2017 and was upgraded to the iX3M2 a few months ago. It is made in Italy.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

I second the recommendation for a Ratio iX3M 2 Pro computer. No need to pay for a trimix/CCR computer if you don't need one. Ratio iX3M 2 Pro Dive Computer | Air Integrated

 

[BoltSnap]

I am very happy with Ratio computers, and so are my students and friends who bought it. I have had mine since 2017 and was upgraded to the iX3M2 a few months ago. It is made in Italy.

I forgot to mention another important advantage of this computer. You can start with the least expensive version of the computer designed for recreational diving (suitable for all levels of recreational diving) with sidemount, etc., and upgrade the firmware to a more technical version when needed by paying a licence fee, without having to buy additional hardware. It's a very efficient upgrade path — others don't have it. Their prices are also very competitive. You get a much better computer with more features at a lower price.