Tearing the Suunto console apart

[dkerr]

Hi Everyone,
I decided to take my vyper console apart and wrist mount the computer and compass. I think I have those figured out. My question has to do with the SPG. Does this need to be in a boot. I know it will work without one, but should I be worried about it being broken? I would prefer to keep it since it works perfectly, is relatively small (when not wrapped in the huge console), and is in 100psi incriments. Is there any place I can find a boot solely fore the SPG? I asked my LDS and they could not find one.
Thanks
Doug

 

[nickjb]

The DIR chaps say you SHOULDN'T use a boot with an spg. The rest of us like the extra protection they give.

In answer to your questions; yes it will be fine without a boot, if you really want one they are available separately (not sure where you might get one stateside) or maybe a DIR chap will give you his old one

 

[GP]

I too switched from console to wrist for my Vyper computer. I used the SPG with no boot for a couple dives and it was fine but the Suunto SPG is plastic and not heavy duty brass like the DIR guys use so I was worried it might break. I ended up ordering a Suunto SPG boot from an LDS. It's the newer style boot with the little attachment points on the sides and top which is nice for attaching a bolt snap to for clipping it off on my BC. You should be able to order the boot from any SeaQuest dealer.

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

dkerr once bubbled...
Is there any place I can find a boot solely fore the SPG? I asked my LDS and they could not find one.
Thanks
Doug

Is the console the older, larger style, or the newer modular design that make the Vyper look similar to a Cobra?

If it's the modular design, you could take the top off the Vyper piece and mount it to the top of the SPG. Though I haven't done it yet I have straps for my Vyper which I'm going to try wristmounting it to see how I like it. When I remove the center module with the computer, the compass attachs to the SPG. It's a pretty neat setup.

Look at Suunto's website to see the newer module design. I would think that your LDS who carrys Suunto products would be able to get one of these boots for you as a spare part.

Marc

 

[dkerr]

FLL Diver,
Only the compass part is modular. The computer and SPG are contained in a one piece boot.
nickjb,
Like GP said, the SPG is plastic and that makes me a little concerned about not having it protected. I could probably get away with it for a while, but that one time when someone gets clumsy I am suddenly left without a SPG. DIR I am deffinately not, but these are some of the first steps to Not Doing It So Wrong!
I will have to contact another LDS to find the boot. I don't think mine is a SeaQuest dealer.
Thanks
Doug

 

[Uncle Pug]

Have you consider ebay as an alternative to dismemberment?

Perhaps you could sell your present console and then purchase a Vyper and a brass SPG that you could feel comfortable using without the boot... you might even find these on ebay as well and come out close $ for $

 

[Scubaroo]

Used Suunto consoles bring big bucks on eBay... :tease: that's where my empty one ended up.

Although I haven't had any problems with the unprotected Suunto SM-36 SPG - although it's on a short 24" hose and is clipped off the the waist D-ring, which definitely keeps it out from underfoot while gearing up.

 

[Ocean County Diver]

Sorry guys I know I am reviving a really old thread here, but it was exactly what I was looking for. I was hoping in the several years since this was last posted to, someone might know of a place to easily get this SM-36 pressure gauge boot.

Anyone regularly diving the SM-36 without a boot and having no issues?

 

[britishtq]

I also want the rubber style boot. The naked guage I just don't trust. And the plastic single console is too clunky.

 

[iamafish]

Just "spare part" the gauge and get a small stand-alone compact pressure gauge for under $100 US. Many people like the small, compact Scuba pro pressure gauge; but there are others, unless I misunderstood you.