Time for new computer, displaying compass, depth, and air are important

[Edward3c]

Suunto EON Steel and Black:

 

[Allen-1]

As an alternative solution, how about Dive Computer on your left wrist, and separate dedicated compass on your right wrist, (assuming you're right handed).

 

[Kharon]

I found that computer compasses are way too sensitive and are really, really hard to hold still and get a good reading. I far prefer a good quality analog compass. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Mobulai]

I found that computer compasses are way too sensitive and are really, really hard to hold still and get a good reading. I far prefer a good quality analog compass. Just my 2 cents.

+1

 

[Greg Doyle]

The compass heading is on both.

Ah, yes, I see it. I'd need a graphical compass though.
Thanks

 

[Greg Doyle]

+1

And that may still be the answer. It's what I do now since I'm back to diving with my Suunto Zoop till I get a new one. I keep it on a retractable retainer.

 

[Greg Doyle]

As an alternative solution, how about Dive Computer on your left wrist, and separate dedicated compass on your right wrist, (assuming you're right handed).

Yes, except my camera is usually in my right hand.....
Thanks

 

[lexvil]

Ah, yes, I see it. I'd need a graphical compass though.
Thanks

Why?

 

[-JD-]

Ah, yes, I see it. I'd need a graphical compass though.
Thanks

Teric or TernTX. They have a floating compass mode.

See here:

The Teric and Tern compass displays can operate in a completely different mode that does not take up any of the normal display slots.

In addition to compass card-edge numeric display of heading, they can also\instead be used with a floating display that operates akin to a top-down compass card view. Red "north" and optional green "heading bug" dots move around the outside edge of the round display with only minimal occlusion of the regular data displays.

From a functional perspective I find it hands down better for ease of use and situational awareness. North is "that way," target is "that direction," is understandable without compass math, at a glance, regardless of current orientation. When swimming a course, keep that green dot ahead of you.

As huge added bonus, the computer doesn't have to be square to your course. I put a reference dot on the bezel with some enamel paint on the tic-divot 15° from the top that allows me to dive with an easy clasped-hand superman pose. It rides dead-ahead of my dominant eye and lets me navigate accurately and comfortably.

Even if you are not running a course, that constant North reference is wonderful for casual orientation when bumblimg around a reef or the like.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

I'm probably not going to ever get into technical diving or CCR and will be staying within recreational limits. I dive weekly at home and on long trips or liveaboards could easily hit 6 dives a day.
I look forward to hearing suggestions/recommendations.
Thanks!

Since you are probably not ever going to get into technical diving, I would look at Ratio.
The Ratio iX3M 2 Pro is a large full colour screen dive computer that only has Air, Nitrox, Gauge modes, and you have the option of Air Intigration also.

Ratio iX3M 2 Pro Dive Computer | Air Integrated

Air, Nitrox, Gauge. 3 mix, Multi Air Integrated, Huge color display, Vibration Alarm. All new User Interface with LSK, Deco Table during the dive, Compass ...

www.ratio-computers.com

If you change your mind about getting into tech diving, all you have to do is upgrade the software instead of buying a whole new dive computer.