Which Dive Computer?

[ScubaK@]

I just got myself a Vytec (first dive with was on sunday). I moved from the Cobra because I got nervous having all my eggs in one basket. Could have run gauges and cobra, but I felt that would be too cluttered. Now I have my Vytec I can have back up gauges etc, and hopefully next year I will do the courses to make the gas switching useful I would be hesitant recommending a hose mounted air integrated computor for this reason.

K@

[Ian B]

Thanks for the recommendations. Looks like I've set aside a bit for LIDS in March then. Thats the first thing on my shopping list.

[Brass Monkey]

Three most important considerations:
Gas switching.
User replaceable batteries.
Positive switches not wet contacts.
No necessarily in that order but if you have all three you'll be a happy diver.

Dave.

[Andy the Coastie]

Originally Posted by Capel diver

Thanks for the recommendations. Looks like I've set aside a bit for LIDS in March then. Thats the first thing on my shopping list.

Did you wanna try my one on ya next dive ?

[Ian B]

Originally Posted by Andy the Commie 2

Did you wanna try my one on ya next dive ?

Thanks Andy. Yes. Its got to be better than my Mosquito, although its given me several years of good use.

[Andy the Coastie]

Originally Posted by Capel diver

Thanks Andy. Yes. Its got to be better than my Mosquito, although its given me several years of good use.

yeah . but you could download my log book from it ,,,,,, the depths and dive times will make you look like super diver

shame it stops at 99 mts

[Woz]

I've got a Vyper which is nice and does everything I want it to do. But then my old backup computer decided to permanently sulk so I thought I'd treat myself at the Dive Show. Had a wander round the stands and finally had a play with the Quantum. The result? 149 quid lighter and a Quantum in my pocket.

So- diving with it- I have it right next to my Vyper so I can see at a glance a comparison between the 2. On a couple of ND dives the 2 computers showed virtually the same thing with the Quantum being slightly more conservative than the Vyper. Didn't run them into deco so could not tell you what it was like then. Anyway, throughout the dive I found the Quantum easier to read than the Suunto which considering the Suunto has a very clear interface is pretty good going.

Quantum plusses:
2 mixes
Cheap
Very clear display
Counts down the stops in seconds
Will do everything the Vyper will do and some
Easy to use

and the minusses:
Short strap for my chunky arms
No scratch screen available yet

[shades]

Originally Posted by Woz

and the minusses:
Short strap for my chunky arms
No scratch screen available yet

Fit a strap extension £2.50
The cover for the viper fits a treat.

Plus the PC link is now available.

[Dave J]

Originally Posted by shades

Fit a strap extension £2.50
The cover for the viper fits a treat.

Plus the PC link is now available.

were did you get your strap extension from, were have you seen the PC link advertised for the Quantum?

[shades]

The strap extension from a stinger fits and we are getting the PC links in the shop as soon as Apex sends the delivery. Just out so not advertising yet. Will shout when we get them in.