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kale

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I'm looking to buy some new scuba gear and I'm wondering if anybody can offer some advice. I have my mind set on a black diamond bc and legend lx reg. The computer is where I need some advice.I am between the vytek and cobra. I like the idea of the wrist computer,but from what I've seen the people who dive them seem to have more problems with them. Are wrist computers with the transmitters less durable than regular hose computers?
Thanks in advane'
Kale
 
Im my opinon get analog gauges and use a wrist computer on top of that. I like the suunto gekko, its inexpensive but still has features i want. I wouldn't go with air intergration.
 
I agree with natlgymnast, use a computer in conjunction with analogue gauges.
I've got a Mosquito which I love - it was cheap and is really compact which allows me to use it as a wristwatch. Its really simple to use and also has EAN and freedive modes, you can also plug it into the computer to download dive profiles - amazing for just under £200!
I've had it about a year with no problems - very reliable computer. I think anything by Suunto is pretty decent.
(Oh, and I made my Mosquito computer interface quite easily for about a fiver!)
 
My opinion, go with the Vytec. I bought the Vytec DS a few weeks ago and am very pleased so far. Don't have the wireless air integration yet, someday maybe.

So far between the Vytec and my small manual gauges, I've got everything I need.
 
I've had a Suunto companion for 15+years. Never let me down. Had a new battery at 10 years and has had a LOT of use and abuse. Know that this is a long dead model but says something for the make.

I think air intergration is too complex and unless you're into some sort of specialist diving then KISS.

Dave
 
I use the Vyper, I had a cobra but prefer the simplicty and accessablity of a wrist mounted computer. the extra expense of a Vytec wasn't warrent in my case because I have little interest in hoseless air integration. something else to break.

if you don;t need the downloadable feature I would jump on a Suunto Gekko and never look back.

your choice on Lx regs is sound, good regs. while I don;t use or recomend jacket style BC's the Diamond is quality built. good choice in a jacket.
 
I am not a big fan of air integrated either. Recently on a did one of the divers had to end his dive early because his transmitter stoped talking with his Computer. Now you have no idear as to how much air you have. In the end it was user error, but still he had to end the dive.
 
I use a gekko, it does all I need it to do, and will continue to do so until my diving involves gas switching for more complex Decompression diving, and I am not there yet. Agree with above post, Keep it simple, advanced features can just get in the way when you don’t need or use them.
 
Thanks for all the great info, I tried out my buddy's mosquito for free diving and I liked it, that is going on the top of my list for stuff to buy! I can use it for scuba too so that makes it even better.
Happy diving,
Kale
 
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