Which dive computer would you choose?

Dennis Willson wrote:
>
> I use the Suunto Vyper with the wireless AI.

You use the Vytec, the Vyper cannot use the wireless AI transmitter.

Vytecs used to be quite pricy compared to Vypers (if you didn't need
the extra features), but now you can get them for a very reasonable
price because of the introduction of Vytec DS.

/Marcin

After researching the different algorithms I chose Suunto.


"STF" <stf_73@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to buy a dive computer. I was looking for one of those 3
>
> Suunto Vyper (with cable)
>
> Scuba pro Aladin tec (with IR)
>
> Scuba pro Aladin prime (with IR)
>
> Thanks
>
> STF
>

"Irene" <spamfilter@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> After researching the different algorithms I chose Suunto.

That was the deciding factor for me too.

Adam

"BarryNL" <no@spam.com> wrote in message
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>
> I would choose a Mares M1 - but that's just because I have one and I
> really like it.

I gather the recall didn't affect you?

Lee Bell wrote:
> "-hh" wrote
>
> > IIRC, isn't there also something in how the Vytek is a lot more
> > diver-friendly for ...(trying to recall here)... is it the Oxygen Clock
> > on Nitrox dives?
> >
> > I'm trying to recall which feature/factor it is that was made
> > significantly more conservative on the Cobra and Vyper...my recollection
> > is that its not immediately obvious in the specifications, but for those
> > in the know, its why you should by the Vytec instead of either one.
>
> Diver friendly or diver limiting? The original Suunto algorithm calculates
> MOD based on a oxygen percentage one point higher than what is entered. It
> provides a lower limit than is justified by the standard calculation. On
> top of that, it significantly penalizes divers who reach a PPO2 of 1.4 or
> more. This is all on top of being noticeably more conservative on deco
> calculations than any other popular computer.

I don't think its the "round up" bit - - I think I'm thinking of this
last one (the extra conservatism if your dive exceeds 1.4 PPO2 for the
proverbial picosecond).

I'm getting a bit tired of the sum of all of the conservatisms...time
to shop around for someone who still does batteries in the old USD
Monitor's.


-hh

"-hh" wrote

> I'm getting a bit tired of the sum of all of the conservatisms...time
> to shop around for someone who still does batteries in the old USD
> Monitor's.

Both of mine were done a few years ago by Force E in Broward County. Check
to see if they still do them and, if they do send them to me. I'd be happy
to get them in and out for you. Hell, for the same price, I'd sell you my
two Monitor I units.

Lee

STF wrote:
> I'm looking to buy a dive computer. I was looking for one of those 3
>
> Suunto Vyper (with cable)
>
> Scuba pro Aladin tec (with IR)
>
> Scuba pro Aladin prime (with IR)
>
> Thanks
>
> STF
>
>
And Vyper vs MOSQUITO ?

"Jure" <jurica.mustac_bezovoga@dijelazg.htnet.hr> wrote in message
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> STF wrote:
>> I'm looking to buy a dive computer. I was looking for one of those 3
>>
>> Suunto Vyper (with cable)
>>
>> Scuba pro Aladin tec (with IR)
>>
>> Scuba pro Aladin prime (with IR)
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> STF
> And Vyper vs MOSQUITO ?

One is a snake, the other an insect.

In article <dloknl$r8q$1@news1.xnet.hr>, Jure
<jurica.mustac_bezovoga@dijelazg.htnet.hr> wrote:

€ STF wrote:
€ > I'm looking to buy a dive computer. I was looking for one of those 3
€ >
€ > Suunto Vyper (with cable)
€ >
€ > Scuba pro Aladin tec (with IR)
€ >
€ > Scuba pro Aladin prime (with IR)
€ >
€ > Thanks
€ >
€ > STF
€ >
€ >
€ And Vyper vs MOSQUITO ?

One is big, easy to read, and is a dedicated dive instrument. The other
is small, styish, doubles as a wristwatch, and is somewhat harder to
read underwater. They're essentially the same computer in different
packages.

chilly wrote:
> "BarryNL" <no@spam.com> wrote in message
> news:437a0e8e$0$11071$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl...
>
>>I would choose a Mares M1 - but that's just because I have one and I
>>really like it.
>
>
> I gather the recall didn't affect you?

Nope, mine is far older than the affected batch.

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