Suunto Vyper questions

[jim2386]

Hey guys, I'm looking into a new dive computer since my old Matrix crapped out on me recently. I've been really looking at the Suunto Vyper

http://www.suunto.com/suunto/Worlds/diving/main/world_article_product.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673971583&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302755971&bmUID=1174837174489

I have some really really simple questions that I probably know the answers to, but I'd just like to confirm it with someone who knows for sure.

1. It says on Suunto's site that the design is modular. It can go on your wrist or in a boot. Now does that mean I have the option of buying a boot version OR a wrist version or does that mean I can go buy the wrist version and later on put it in a boot myself? I've always had a boot computer and this last dive trip while I was ascending trying to hold everything I was realizing maybe wrist is the way to go. However, if I find out I don't like it that way, it'd be nice to not have to buy a new comptuer just because I want it in a boot.

2. It says it has user set alarms. First, is the max depth able to be set? This last dive trip I went to 140' with a dive instructor so I was safe, but I don't want the computer to have a fixed setting of 130' so it's always beeping at me if by chance we need to go a little deeper then 140'.

3. Is the PPO2 % user changable? Some allow you to change it anywhere from 1.2 to 1.6. I'd probably never change it, but being able to would be nice if I needed it.

4. And probably the stupidest question that i know the answer to. The demo on the website has everythign in meters. I'm sure that the computer can be changed between english and metric?

5. Another stupid one. If for some reason I did hit Deco, the vyper can handle decompression dives?

Also, if any of you own this computer. I'd love to get your opinions whether they're good or bad.

Thanks guys,
Jim

 

[Damselfish]

1. It says on Suunto's site that the design is modular. It can go on your wrist or in a boot. Now does that mean I have the option of buying a boot version OR a wrist version or does that mean I can go buy the wrist version and later on put it in a boot myself?

the computer itself is just a puck, you can put it in any mount it fits in.

2. It says it has user set alarms. First, is the max depth able to be set? This last dive trip I went to 140' with a dive instructor so I was safe, but I don't want the computer to have a fixed setting of 130' so it's always beeping at me if by chance we need to go a little deeper then 140'.

yes

3. Is the PPO2 % user changable? Some allow you to change it anywhere from 1.2 to 1.6. I'd probably never change it, but being able to would be nice if I needed it.

yes

4. And probably the stupidest question that i know the answer to. The demo on the website has everythign in meters. I'm sure that the computer can be changed between english and metric?

yes

Also, if any of you own this computer. I'd love to get your opinions whether they're good or bad.

I have one, I like it and it works fine for me. I also have a gekko which is cheaper and pretty similar, minus a few features.

 

[johnny_bravo]

Yes to all. Great computer. Just go buy it. I'm sure they will be selling cheap since Vyper 2.0 is coming out next month.

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[ToddK]

Great computer, I love mine! Wrist mounting is definitely the way to go...I like being able to check my depth & time with just a glance. A bungee wrist mount is available from http://deepseasupply.com/page18.html . Lots of people use this, myself included.

 

[jim2386]

Great computer, I love mine! Wrist mounting is definitely the way to go...I like being able to check my depth & time with just a glance. A bungee wrist mount is available from http://deepseasupply.com/page18.html . Lots of people use this, myself included.

If you have easy access to your computer right now, would you mind measuring its thickness and diameter? I have a boot right now I could put it in and I'd get teh wrist strap so I could switch back and forth. If I could save some money not having to buy a new pressure gauge, it be great. Thanks in advance.

Also thanks to all you guys and your responses! Much appreciated

-Jim

 

[nymbus]

What the above said about each of the features. I have the cobra, and love the thing. I would suggest getting the download capabilities, as well as considering a sunto compass if you don't have one.
Both very cool- even if for totally different reasons.

 

[427Dave]

Yes to all. I bought mine in a console and changed ut to wrist mount by purchasing the wrist mount seperately. So you can change your mind if you wish later without buying a computer. As someone said it is a puck. It is a good unit.

 

[jim2386]

Can someone get me the dimensions of their vyper? Thickness and diameter? Thanks

 

[ToddK]

It's 2 1/2" in diameter, 3/4" thick.

 

[dkktsunami]

Two Cobras and a Vytec. Had warranty issues with Vytec but they finally came through with a new computer. Very happy with the performance. Also have Oceanic VT3 and prefer Suunto - can compute SAC with Suunto as they provide average depth for dive.