Suunto Stinger or Vyper? Please Help???

[Koolkef]

Hi all fellow divers,

I am at a crossroads here deciding on whether to get the Suunto Stinger or Vyper? I do not need AI at the moment and also would like to keep my budget down but any recommendations others than these 2 computers are welcome.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. :10:

 

[The Wanderer]

I looked at a lot of computers and decided on the Vyper. Taking it for its first swim Saturday. Do a search on 'Vyper" and you will find many threads.

 

[Freeflyer]

You might also like to look at the new Dive Rite nitek duo (apeks quantum/Tusa 700), which has similar capabilities to the vytec, but costs (at least in the uk) a little less than the vyper. I'm getting a couple of them, and they were discussed a week or so back on this forum.

J.

 

[sharkbaitDAN]

I own a stinger and have used the vyper on many occasions. I would recommend the vyper because you have the option of putting it in a console or on your wrist. You are kind of stuck with the stinger on your wrist, which is a pain in a drysuit. This may not matter now, but you may care in a few years. If I were buying now, I would definitely get a vyper. The only advantage to the stinger is its size, IMO. It is still bigger than most watches, heavier and more expensive for wearing around and beating up.

 

[DeepTrip]

Between Stinger and Vyper..... I would choose Vyper. It is cheaper, bigger screen, have simulation.

But you would might consider Gekko, far cheaper than Vyper, without Simulation and PC Interface.

 

[RICHinNC]

Def a wrist mount no matter what brand......
Brand wise would prob go with oceanic or genesis

 

[mer]

Between Stinger and Vyper..... I would choose Vyper. It is cheaper, bigger screen, have simulation.

But you would might consider Gekko, far cheaper than Vyper, without Simulation and PC Interface.

Gekko has a PC interface, but no gauge mode.

 

[edwinh]

Gekko has a PC interface, but no gauge mode.

I don't think Gekko has PC interface. Do you have a Gekko to confirm this capability?

 

[String]

Again i vote for Vyper. If i want a watch i buy a watch. If i want a dive computer i buy a dive computer. The vyper has a big chunky screen thats easier to see underwater and has simulation mode.

Personally i wouldnt WANT to wear my dive computer for every day wristwear anyway.

 

[mer]

I don't think Gekko has PC interface. Do you have a Gekko to confirm this capability?

I don't own one, but have seen it. It has the prongs on the back for the download feature.

Since the literature, including dealer's info, is a little unclear, I called Aqualung (distributes Suunto in the US). They said it is downloadable.

Have I actually downloaded one? No. But I have some faith in dealer support knowing what they are doing. You could always have your dealer make another call for you and confirm.