Hi everyone. First, since I'm new to scubaboard, wanted to say hi.
I also have a two part question, but the parts are related.
First part:
I'm upgrading my gear and I'm considering the following setup. An ATX 200 with an
ATX 20 octo (though maybe ATX 50 for the octo), and a Suunto Cobra computer.
What do people think about a rig like this.
Second part:
In the setup above, the computer is both the depth and pressure "gauge". My LDS is telling me that since Suuntos are so well made, that I don't need any redundency. However, everywhere else, all I hear is REDUNDENCY. I was considering adding a seperate SPG and some cheap wrist mounted computer (Maybe an old DATAmax) for a redundency in the depth gauge and computer. What do you guys think of this.
As a small piece of background, I have about 80 dives. I'm in the NY/NJ area and want to start doing more local diving and start training in wreck diving. I want the new equipment to last for a while and allow me to do what I want in terms of near future training.
Sorry for the long post and looking forward to hearing your input.
Thanks alot
Stas
I also have a two part question, but the parts are related.
First part:
I'm upgrading my gear and I'm considering the following setup. An ATX 200 with an
ATX 20 octo (though maybe ATX 50 for the octo), and a Suunto Cobra computer.
What do people think about a rig like this.
Second part:
In the setup above, the computer is both the depth and pressure "gauge". My LDS is telling me that since Suuntos are so well made, that I don't need any redundency. However, everywhere else, all I hear is REDUNDENCY. I was considering adding a seperate SPG and some cheap wrist mounted computer (Maybe an old DATAmax) for a redundency in the depth gauge and computer. What do you guys think of this.
As a small piece of background, I have about 80 dives. I'm in the NY/NJ area and want to start doing more local diving and start training in wreck diving. I want the new equipment to last for a while and allow me to do what I want in terms of near future training.
Sorry for the long post and looking forward to hearing your input.
Thanks alot
Stas