Suunto D4i AND Vyper Air

[killface]

Hello all!

I finally pulled the trigger on gear in anticipation of a DM course next year. Last year I bought a D4i, which I have no complaints about. I can see it fine underwater with my RX mask. Taking advantage of the free wireless transmitter offer and board poster suggestions, I bought a Suunto Vyper Air and now find myself with 2x watch-style computers.

As I also wear a Highland bungee wrist compass on my 'other hand,' what do you folks do with your 2nd computer? Having never dived with the Vyper, I'm not sure which I'll use primarily. Historically, I almost never take my D4i off while on vacation.

Additionally, is it possible / advisable / inadvisable to pair both computers with my wireless tank pressure transmitter?

In case it matters, I have a brass and glass SPG for backup.

On a side-note, the free transmitter deal is MUCH better than the free t-shirt and neoprene mask strap protector I got with my watch. Ahhhh well - better than nothing.

 

[buddhasummer]

I don't know if it's possible to have two different computers monitoring the same transmitter but if it is possible I can't see imagine an issue.

 

[claymore]

Pairing both computers to one transmitter should not be a problem. The transmitter sends out a signal and it is up to the computer to pick up that signal.

 

[muzikbiz22]

One transmitter, 2 or multiple computers/receivers, no problem. Think of your transmitter as a radio station, and your computers as a radio or car stereo. "Who wants to tune in to the broadcast" ? I do (D4i) & Vyper air (me too).

 

[killface]

Thanks!

I'm thinking it must be possible, but I don't have a cylinder to test this on. No worries though, I'm sure I'll have an opportunity to test this soon.

I am still looking for advice or board thoughts around how anybody dives with 2x computers, especially 2 watch-style computers plus a wrist-mounted (bungee) compass. I don't know if I should just keep one in a pocket, if it's worth putting it on a re-tractor or just attaching it to a d-ring, leave it in my dive bag OR attach it to my wrist.

I'm sure I'll figure out what works for me when I've got dives ahead of me, but I'd love to hear your thoughts before I try re-inventing the wheel.