Suunto Mosquito size vs. Stinger ?

[Beano]

I'm considering buying a Suunto Mosquito or Stinger... but not quite sure which one to get since both computers seems very similar in functionality, as far as I can see (?).

How is the size of the Mosquito compared to the Stinger ?

Is the Mosquito practical size-wise as a "normal" whist watch like the Stinger is ?

 

[ReefGuy]

Stinger is steel (or Titanium), mosquito is plastic.
Stinger rated to 450fsw, mosquito 300fsw
Stinger has gauge mode, mosquito has freediving
Stinger requires battery replacement be don in house, mosquito you do yourself

I think that's it.

 

[KelpCoasters]

Stinger is steel (or Titanium), mosquito is plastic.
Stinger rated to 450fsw, mosquito 300fsw
Stinger has gauge mode, mosquito has freediving
Stinger requires battery replacement be don in house, mosquito you do yourself

I think that's it.

Both of these computers have the exact same dive profile and decompression table functions. The main difference between the two is the material: titanium versus rubber, and the dive log capacity:lifetime versus 999 (or so) . In my opinion, the stinger is overpriced and for the flashier, more financially endowed diver. Mosquito works just fine as a backup but doesn't look as nice at the black and white ball or Bondathon conventions.

 

[artusor]

I looked at both, Ended up with a stinger. The mosquito is IMHO a bit too big too be considered an everyday watch. For me that was a basic requirement. The stinger is a bit bigger than I would like, but I can wear it as a watch.

 

[Beano]

ok, thanks for the advice.

I think I'll buy the Stinger then - I was afraid the Mosquito is to bulky but it's hard to see from pictures.

 

[Beano]

Btw, what's the difference between the Free mode (Mosquito) and the Free/Gauge mode (Stinger) ?

 

[Beano]

*bump*

 

[ReefGuy]

Guage mode is identical to Air or Nitrox mode, but does not record dive information (functions as "gauges" only). Freediving mode logs dives, but does not penalize you for rapid ascents.

 

[Beano]

ok, thanks for the clarification