New Garmin Dive Computer: Descent G1

[Belzelbub]

I have several SPG’s, they all stay in the shop though.

Exactly. I actually just picked up a couple more transmitters for my daughters’ gear. Their SPGs will be removed from the regs and added to the spare SPG bag. I'll likely bring one with me on the boat, though.

Apart from when I use a regulator that I don't own, I haven't taken an SPG with me on a dive in a long time.

 

[Chris Stock]

Yep, carry an SPG/hose with me every trip. I might even need to install it someday if my AI should ever fail.

Well, since it's a pretty important piece of kit, I'm really surprised you have not installed it already. I personally would not.

 

[tursiops]

Well, since it's a pretty important piece of kit, I'm really surprised you have not installed it already. I personally would not.

I agree that knowing your tank pressure is pretty important. A SPG on a hose is one way to do that. Meanwhile, my AI has been working for a decade, roughly a thousand plus dives, with zero issues.

 

[scubadada]

I agree that knowing your tank pressure is pretty important. A SPG on a hose is one way to do that. Meanwhile, my AI has been working for a decade, roughly a thousand plus dives, with zero issues.

I've been using AI for 20 years, nearly 2100 dives, I have used my SPG on 12 dives, glad I had it.

 

[Abhi Singh]

So the MK1, but smaller?

 

[Chris Stock]

I've been using AI for 20 years, nearly 2100 dives, I have used my SPG on 12 dives, glad I had it.

Just one time and I'd be glad I had it!

 

[scrane]

SPG vs AI for recreational diving is a non issue. It's a matter of personal preference.

 

[Scuba-Lad]

Interesting option they released. I was actually on the look out for a fitness watch I could take diving to track my heart rate etc (both above and below water). It's the one thing my Teric doesn't do. Of course I will still use my Teric as the primary computer - vastly superior specifically for diving.

The battery also seems a step down from the MK2s, not sure how/if the solar feature makes up for this.

 

[Chris Stock]

Interesting option they released. I was actually on the look out for a fitness watch I could take diving to track my heart rate etc (both above and below water). It's the one thing my Teric doesn't do. Of course I will still use my Teric as the primary computer - vastly superior specifically for diving.

The battery also seems a step down from the MK2s, not sure how/if the solar feature makes up for this.

Not sure about Garmin, but every time I try a "solar powered" small device, it technically works, but takes forever. There just isn't enough surface area to collect.

 

[d^2b]

Not sure about Garmin, but every time I try a "solar powered" small device, it technically works, but takes forever. There just isn't enough surface area to collect.

I've had good luck with Citizen Ecodrive solar (analog) watches. Not sure how the power consumption compares.