Some of us like the ability of a dive computer to download your profile and
logbook function on a personal computer, the problem is finding economical
downloadable computers that won't lock out when you violate the deco
algorithm. I have been told that suunto computers will continue to function
as a bottom timer after being violated, complete with profile download
ability.
         Does anybody have actual experience with these units and does the
download software work well?
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David
Central Washington Scuba Center
www.cwscuba.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: S I L E N T I M M E R S I O N <silent@cu*.ne*>
To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 1999 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: Abyss Explorer Nitrox


> Scott,
>
> >Perhaps... but what if a budding tech. diver hasn't logged more than a
few
> >dozen decompression/mixed gas dives?
>
> So what? Even if it is his first deco dive you use a bottomtimer, period.
>
> >Don't you think it would be smart to use tables AND a wrist computer
until
> that diver has enough experience to fly by the seat-of-his-pants?
>
> Personally I think it is rather dumb.
>
> >It seems to me one would have to be S-T-U-P-I-D  and a bit foolish to
rely
> on memorized >decompression tables when that person doesn't have
sufficient
> experience.  Redundancy >is what it's all about if you ask me (which you
> didn't).
>
> Memorize the table you intent to dive, put the redundant tables in your
> pocket. When you don't have "sufficient" experience you should not do any
> complicated deco anyway, just simple schedules. Easier for the brain to
> memorize too  :-)
>
> Most computers would lock anyway when you do accellerated deco.
> Now there's a couple that have the cool gas-switching capabilities...
> wow... The Cochring, the NiTEK (for "tekkies"... ahum, shouldn't that be
> Nitech?) and now the "Explorer" with trimix capabilities. Really cool. And
> really a waste of money.
>
> These would support accelerated deco, but still do not give the profile as
> I would like to dive it.
>
> Sorry buddy, can't find one decent reson to buy a divecomputer. Are you
> trying to justify your own use of a computer maybe? Just bought a very
> expensive one?
>
> Tell me, what is wrong with a bottomtimer and a set of tables in the
pocket?
>
> Regards,
>
> THOMAS
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