Im presently using a Uwatec Aladin Air and plan to take a nitrox course soon. Of course Ill have to buy a new dive computer.
Im thinking about going with a wrist computer and an analog SPG rather than AI this time. Just too many trips back to the dive shop, all related to the AI. What Im not certain of, as I consider this change, is exactly what dive data will be missing or less accurate on a non-AI set-up and its relative importance to safe diving. Ive been reading dive computer manuals on line till Im blurry eyed and Im still not sure about some things.
Typically, on an AI set-up, tank data is in the lower window or at least on the lower portion of the display. Id like to know what displayed data in the upper part, has tank data included in the calculation? For example, isnt remaining bottom time at current depth a result of factoring in tank data? On a nitrox computer wouldnt displayed nitrogen and O2 absorption values be factored, in part, by breathing rate? If so, then how does a non-AI computer accurately display these values? Kicking into a current will certainly cause faster absorption so how does one justify going with non-AI?
Im looking, not so much for specific answers to my questions as I am insight into understand why the lost data should be considered less critical than I think it is now.
Im thinking about going with a wrist computer and an analog SPG rather than AI this time. Just too many trips back to the dive shop, all related to the AI. What Im not certain of, as I consider this change, is exactly what dive data will be missing or less accurate on a non-AI set-up and its relative importance to safe diving. Ive been reading dive computer manuals on line till Im blurry eyed and Im still not sure about some things.
Typically, on an AI set-up, tank data is in the lower window or at least on the lower portion of the display. Id like to know what displayed data in the upper part, has tank data included in the calculation? For example, isnt remaining bottom time at current depth a result of factoring in tank data? On a nitrox computer wouldnt displayed nitrogen and O2 absorption values be factored, in part, by breathing rate? If so, then how does a non-AI computer accurately display these values? Kicking into a current will certainly cause faster absorption so how does one justify going with non-AI?
Im looking, not so much for specific answers to my questions as I am insight into understand why the lost data should be considered less critical than I think it is now.