Hi - Just purchased a NiTec Duo. While playing with the air NDL (21%), comparing them to a Suunto Eon, I noticed the NiTec was more conservative on shallow depths than the Eon. I expected the NiTec to be less conservative. Maybe the NiTec is better at depths over 100 ft, multi level and decompression dives. This remains to be seen. Altitude set to sea level. Duo has salt water/fresh water setting, EON does not. I recent became Nitrox Certified and I wanted to get away from air integration. Wanted a computer that would handle decompression dives, should I decide to choose to start decompression diving. Felt Dive Rite was a better choice over Cochran. After reviewing the air NDL's, I wonder if I made a mistake.
ft Eon Duo Duo
Fresh Sea
40 120 109 100
50 70 68 64
60 51 49 45
70 36 36 34
80 28 26 24
90 22 20 19
100 17 17 16
110 13 14 13
120 10 11 11
130 9 10 9
I sent a note to Dive Rite. I suspect they will advise me everything is fine. Just trying to see if anyone else noticed this type of programming.
If anyone else has the NiTec, could they check their NDL's against my chart? I am wondering if these ndl's match yours. I'm trying to determine if this computer has an issue BEFORE I place it in the water.
I usually review a chart when I am planning a dive. Since I an over 50, it might be best to take a more conservative approach. I have dove 60 feet for 50 minutes, I wonder if the NiTec will force a safety stop, which I would do regardless, where the Suunto would not expect a safety stop. I know the Navy charts and PADI charts. However, if I need to keep second guessing my equipment, time to get better stuff. In this case, return it.
Thanks - Tom
ft Eon Duo Duo
Fresh Sea
40 120 109 100
50 70 68 64
60 51 49 45
70 36 36 34
80 28 26 24
90 22 20 19
100 17 17 16
110 13 14 13
120 10 11 11
130 9 10 9
I sent a note to Dive Rite. I suspect they will advise me everything is fine. Just trying to see if anyone else noticed this type of programming.
If anyone else has the NiTec, could they check their NDL's against my chart? I am wondering if these ndl's match yours. I'm trying to determine if this computer has an issue BEFORE I place it in the water.
I usually review a chart when I am planning a dive. Since I an over 50, it might be best to take a more conservative approach. I have dove 60 feet for 50 minutes, I wonder if the NiTec will force a safety stop, which I would do regardless, where the Suunto would not expect a safety stop. I know the Navy charts and PADI charts. However, if I need to keep second guessing my equipment, time to get better stuff. In this case, return it.
Thanks - Tom