Will Air Integration in dive computers replace the SPG?

[PfcAJ]

How about some real data??? Science over BS. How many in-water failures have their been?

Take a look at the manufacturer's forums, Pete. There's PLENTY is issues with AI.

 

[Kevrumbo]

A novice to advanced diver nominally has a pressure SAC rate of 2bar to 1bar per minute at best given a particular full cylinder supply.

For gas consumption at depth, you really don't need AI to perform the simple four operator plus, minus, multiply & divide arithmetic , on such easy starting cardinal integers like "1" or "2" (or even in between like "1.5 bar/min" --real numbers to no more than two significant figures for that matter). The only instruments needed are a bottom timer or PDC, and an analog bar unit SPG to confirm an easy calculation you can do in your head.

If the above mathematical construct and practical application is too difficult to comprehend, or cannot understand using the Metric System, then utilize an AI for your convenience, safety & comfort and go have fun diving. . .

 

[The Chairman]

So.... no data.

 

[PfcAJ]

Oh COURSE there's no "data". We don't even know simple things like how many scuba divers there are or how many dives are performed every year.

Come on dude.

 

[Kevrumbo]

Try mutiplying with "1" or "2" Pete . . .I know you can handle gas management "data" starting as easy as that!

 

[The Chairman]

Try mutiplying with "1" or "2" Pete . . .I know you can handle gas management "data" starting as easy as that!

I know I've never been bent... not even due to a math mistake.

 

[PfcAJ]

I know I've never been bent... not even due to a math mistake.

Give it time. You will.

 

[Kevrumbo]

I know I've never been bent... not even due to a math mistake.

C'mon Pete, play the game!

Give me your SAC rate and the tank you use, and I'll give you consumption rates for a range of depths. I'll tell ya what your WAI should read. . .

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I work at a dive shop for several years. At one point we were getting two or three AI units returned for service due to failure every couple of months. As I posted earlier I had a buddy's fail on my last dive. I'm sure most work just fine but I'd rather stick to what I know is working. I'm not really a dive dinosaur but I do sometimes miss diving without batteries.

 

[The Chairman]

Give it time. You will.

What? 47 years without the bends is no accident. And def not due to a math error.