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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (SteveC @ Jan. 04 2004,23:39)] Quote: | Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] ] For the sort of diving I'm doing (30m to 40m with not much deco) then I think that back-up computers are overkill. Of course I would like one, but I don't think they're by any means a neccesity. | Yep well thats what I think. I've only got one computer (and a watch). But im trying to figure out why people have two if they don't use the other for carrying on. Because if you've only got one and that goes tits up, your aborting and can work off your buddy's computer for safety stops and follow their lead if need be.
I suppose it arrises usually from the case of upgrading that you end up with two?! In any case getting another for deeper diving still means your going to dive in the 30 odd range |
Well I carry two mainly for multiday diving. So in the event of a failure on my primary then I can use my other computer for the remaining dives.
I would abort the dive where the primary failed because it is AI and I don't carry a gauge. But at least I could stick a gauge on and continue with the remaining dives.
I can't think of anything worse than having to skip a days diving on say a red sea liveaboard due to a computer failure.
Daz
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