I'm a console junkie and it works for me.
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Wrist or consoles computer
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Wrist, with bare SPG
divingmedic
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I have wrist computer, but I have it mounted on a retractor that is hung on a D-ring on my bc.
Wrist for me (with wireless air integration).
I started with a console (Cobra with air integration) clipped to a retractor on my chest, but after two years I got annoyed with turning it over read it. Plus I got to thinking I should take a backup on dive vacations, in case it stopped working.
So I got a Vytec (with air integration) for my wrist. I've found it keeps me much more on top of my numbers. The air integration is important for this. The Vytec uses the same algorithm and display as my Cobra, so I'm right at home with it.
But what if the pressure transmission from tank to Vytec fails? OK, I needed to add a simple SPG as a backup. But wait! Just continue diving with the Cobrause it for backup pressure! Now I have backups galore: Cobra backing up Vytec pressure on my wrist, dual computers under water, and vacation dive insurance.
I started with a console (Cobra with air integration) clipped to a retractor on my chest, but after two years I got annoyed with turning it over read it. Plus I got to thinking I should take a backup on dive vacations, in case it stopped working.
So I got a Vytec (with air integration) for my wrist. I've found it keeps me much more on top of my numbers. The air integration is important for this. The Vytec uses the same algorithm and display as my Cobra, so I'm right at home with it.
But what if the pressure transmission from tank to Vytec fails? OK, I needed to add a simple SPG as a backup. But wait! Just continue diving with the Cobrause it for backup pressure! Now I have backups galore: Cobra backing up Vytec pressure on my wrist, dual computers under water, and vacation dive insurance.
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soonerwink
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I have a console with the computer and pressure gauge on one side and a compass on the other. It is attached to a retracter on my lower left d-ring at bottom of BC. I have no problem reading it, and besides since my Vyper isn't air integrated I like to be able to check pressure and my computer at the same time instead of having computer and gauges in two seperated places.
Damselfish
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I've got one of each, and always look at my wrist. A console is a handy place for a backup though.
I had a console at first before moving to wrist. The change was *wonderful*.
I've noticed lately there have been a lot more wrist computers on dive trips from my LDS. I can't say why the change, but I can say I've heard only good things from the wristies.
(Some people like consoles better, and that's fine, but the number of divers who have switched appears to lean heavily in the console-to-wrist direction.)
I've noticed lately there have been a lot more wrist computers on dive trips from my LDS. I can't say why the change, but I can say I've heard only good things from the wristies.
(Some people like consoles better, and that's fine, but the number of divers who have switched appears to lean heavily in the console-to-wrist direction.)
Steve Egner
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My wrist mount is great, but my close-up vision is a little fuzzy, and even its large numbers are sometimes a challenge.
I've been considering moving to a console, the Oceanic Pro Plus II, for its huge display.
I currently keep my console retractor-clipped to my BC, where it remains in viewable postition at all times.
I could probably settle for some gauge reading inserts for my mask for a lot less than a new computer, but don't tell that to my wife.
Steve
I've been considering moving to a console, the Oceanic Pro Plus II, for its huge display.
I currently keep my console retractor-clipped to my BC, where it remains in viewable postition at all times.
I could probably settle for some gauge reading inserts for my mask for a lot less than a new computer, but don't tell that to my wife.
Steve
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