Redundant Computer

[DiverBuoy]

Yes, first my brain, then my cochran and Suunto cobra. The three of us go diving together every dive.

 

[OE2X]

I go along with Diverbuoy. Brain first - computer set on depth and timer function second. I leave a b/u computer in my save a dive kit just in case, but it would be used in the same manner.

 

[Michael Schlink]

I always dive with 2 computers, OW reef diving that is, there's no way I'm getting anywhere near the same bottom time with tables. I'm off the tables at the end of my first dive. I also don't dive with the same computers or algs. I just make sure both are "happy" before I surface. On extended trips or two week livaboards I usually take 4 or 5 computers just for the heck of it. I end up handing one or two out to someone just about every trip

 

[DiverBuoy]

Learn to dive without tables or computers using only your brain ... it's not difficult at all .. just simple math. Find out how - take a DIR Fundies class today! (Hrmph that sounded a little like an ad).

 

[Web Monkey]

Do you dive with a redundant computer?

ie. when spending an week at a remote dive resort.

I have a computer and a seperate timer/depth gauge, and a spare analog SPG. I voted no, because only one is a computer . . .

Terry

 

[OE2X]

Learn to dive without tables or computers using only your brain ... it's not difficult at all .. just simple math. Find out how - take a DIR Fundies class today! (Hrmph that sounded a little like an ad).

We just need Uncle Pug to mention that computers rot your brain.

 

[fire_diver]

I prefer analog backups to my computer. Never have to worry about batteries for those, and tend to be more robust than electronics. Plus I write down my dives at the end of each day, so I dont have to worry about losing too much info if my computer goes down.

FD

 

[WarmWaterDiver]

Yes, I do. You might want to check this thread for background.

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=126274

 

[scubatexastony]

We just need Uncle Pug to mention that computers rot your brain.

UP will trash his laptop or desktop that has V-Planner and Gap on it. Use all your brains, starting at the top.

 

[TSandM]

I'm trying very hard to get to the point where I feel comfortable diving with just a depth gauge and bottom timer. In the meantime, because I'm human and sometimes don't have the bandwidth I wish I had, I use a Suunto Mosquito. As it happens, I have a Cobra that I no longer use, because I prefer the wrist location . . . but when we go to the BVI in April, I will take the Cobra and its hose with me in case there is a malfunction in the Mosquito. The biggest reason for doing so is that I do not own another instrument with the ability to measure depth. I have a watch that will give me dive time, but until or unless I buy something new, I need the computers as depth gauages.