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Which of these computer packages would you buy?

  • 21-04-2012 10:31pm
    #1
    Pkiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,310 ✭✭✭


    1. Suunto Vyper Air Wrist - no transmitter: $450 (€340).

    2. Suunto Vyper Air Wrist with Transmitter: $740 (€567).

    3. Suunto HelO2 Wrist with transmitter - Demo model: $775 (€586)

    4. Suunto HelO2 Wrist with transmitter - new in box: $899 (€680).

    Long term, most of my diving will be in Ireland, with some trips abroad. Not sure yet if I want to Tech dive.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    longshanks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭longshanks


    I have the suunto vyper without the transmitter. So do a few of the lads I dive with. It does everything I need. I bought it here.


  • #3
    Catmologen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭Catmologen


    I wouldn't bother with the transmitters if i were you, Id use a slate, depth gauge and timer and work it out your sac rate the old fashioned way.

    RE: the computer, I would plan using v-planner and dive with slates and a timer but the Vyper Air would be a good back up as you can have up to 3 nitrox mixes, one up to 100% 02.

    You wont have a need for helium yet :) and when you do I think the OSTC 2N (approx 770 Eur) is a much better option for trimix diving with much more bang for your buck then the Hel02.


  • #4
    Pkiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,310 ✭✭✭Pkiernan


    Thanks for the replies.

    I like the idea of using a transmitter as a backup to my gauges (might as well use both HP ports on my first stage). I tend to be paranoid, so it's good to have two instruments for reading depth and air.


  • #5
    loctite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭loctite


    I'd agree with loosing the transmitter....
    How often have you heard of guages failing to work? Granted I've seen HP hoses go, but not even a transmitter will help with that.

    Vyper is a good choice though.


  • #6
    joeKel73
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    I'd recommend the Vyper Air without the transmitter. Or if you're not going to be gas switching mid-dive then the standard Vyper.

    I had a Vyper and now use an Uwatec Aladin Tec 2G - it allows you to change to a deco gas. It's a very good value computer. Another plus for me is it counts down your stops in seconds rather than full minutes, much prefer that.

    I see Suunto will be in Scuba Dive West next weekend if you want to try out any of the computers on your list...
    http://blog.scubadivewest.com/2012/04/23/suunto-fourth-element-test-weekend/


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  • #7
    Catmologen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭Catmologen


    J o e wrote: »
    I'd recommend the Vyper Air without the transmitter. Or if you're not going to be gas switching mid-dive then the standard Vyper.

    I had a Vyper and now use an Uwatec Aladin Tec 2G - it allows you to change to a deco gas. It's a very good value computer. Another plus for me is it counts down your stops in seconds rather than full minutes, much prefer that.

    I see Suunto will be in Scuba Dive West next weekend if you want to try out any of the computers on your list...
    http://blog.scubadivewest.com/2012/04/23/suunto-fourth-element-test-weekend/

    They were in Portroe last weekend, great selection of computers to try, tried the D6 myself.


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