Diving Computers

The computer is the diver's best friend. Essential if we want to dive safely. We shouldn't go diving without one !!. And it is important that each person carry their own. Because, despite the fact that we want to stay on the same level as the others, the reality is that your immersion will never be the same as the rest and this can greatly vary the safety times between one person and another.

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It calculates in real time the profile of your dive and it will alert you in case you approach the safety limits. Therefore, we ask all Advance Open Water who want to exceed 18 m depth (where DEC times decrease considerably) to bring a computer. In addition, it keeps you informed at all times about the water temperature, dive time, depth, etc.

Having your own computer will allow you to optimize your dive, enjoy it to the fullest and do it safely.

When buying the computer, make sure it has Air and Nitrox mode and a good screen where you can see the numbers. Today, most have it, but it is important.

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There are a wide variety of computers on the market from the cheapest to the most advanced and expensive. There are a lot of different specifications and features between models, so how do you know which one is best for you?

To help you we have made a selection of the 3 that we most recommend and then some more from the market.

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Mares Puck Pro

 

IDEAL FOR: beginners, sporadic diving, computer backup.

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KEY FEATURES:

 

Designed for those who do not want to spend a large amount of money, without losing the quality of a good brand such as Mares. Ideal for beginners, although very worthy even if you have been in the world of sport diving for some time. It is also very useful as a second computer (backup).

It is an extremely intuitive and easy to use computer with a large screen. It has the possibility of using various gases and with an upgradeable firmware, thus preventing it from becoming obsolete. In addition, you have the possibility to change the batteries yourself when they run out.

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Pros                                                                                    

• Easy to use

• Price

• Allow 2 gases during the dive

• Nitrox mode

• You can replace the battery yourself

• Large screen

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Cons                                                                                   

• Something bulky

• It has no apnea mode

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Mares Smart

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IDEAL FOR: recreational diving and apnea

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KEY FEATURES:

Outstanding quality / price ratio. Mares has optimized in this new model all those little "buts" that other previous models of the brand could have. Recommended to enjoy recreational diving in all its facets. Ideal for those who want a wrist-sized computer with a very reasonable price.

Some relevant features are the possibility of using it in apnea mode, with nitrox or a mixture of two gases. In addition, it has a dive planner outside the safety curve with an extra surface interval function. It is also important to note that you can replace the batteries yourself, avoiding having to send it to the technical service every time they run out.

On the other hand, it has the main functions of a digital clock: date, alarm clock, stopwatch and the possibility of displaying two time zones.

 

Pros                                                                                    

• Clock size

• Apnea and nitrox mode

• Allow 2 gases during the dive

• You can replace the battery yourself

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Suunto Zoop NOVO

 

Ideal for: Recreational Diving and Nitrox

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MAIN FEATURES:

This computer is very common among diving professionals. Thanks to its usefulness and quality price. Whether you're just starting out in diving or looking to explore new underwater adventures, Suunto Zoop Novo has everything you need.

With a large screen and key dive data easy to understand and available to the naked eye on the high-brightness backlit display. This easy-to-use dive computer includes full decompression functions, five dive modes (air, nitrox, depth gauge, apnea and off) and a simple menu-based user interface.

As an extra, create a graph about the immersion we have carried out in order to analyze it and draw conclusions.

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PROS                                                                                  

• Air, Nitrox, Depth Gauge, and Apnea modes

• Large, clear display with backlight

• Suunto RGBM

• Detailed graph of protocols and data

immersion.

• You can replace the battery yourself.

Cons                                                                                   

• Sometimes difficult to use the buttons if wearing gloves.

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