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<\/a>Suunto Cobra 3: Air Integrated Dive Computer<\/p><\/div>\n
Accuracy:<\/h3>\n
A dive computer is much more accurate than using dive tables (and WAY more modern).\u00a0 Dive computers track your dive foot-by-foot, minute-by-minute to give you the most accurate no-decompression time.\u00a0 This function allows you to stay safely underwater as long as possible, whereas, dive tables are only based upon the deepest part of your dive, not crediting you for the shallower parts.<\/p>\n
Ascent Rate Monitor:<\/h3>\n
All modern dive computers come with built in ascent rate monitors.\u00a0 You\u2019ve probably heard of the adage, \u201cDon\u2019t ascend faster than your smallest bubble.\u201d\u00a0 Well, when does that bubble get too big?\u00a0 When are you supposed to follow up a new \u201csmallest bubble?\u201d\u00a0 Dive computers eliminate the ascent guessing game by monitoring your ascent speed with visual and audible alarms.<\/p>\n
Dive Log:<\/h3>\n
Dive computers are like having a built in, automatic dive log.\u00a0 Most modern dive computers have computer download capabilities so that you can keep an electronic dive log on your home computer.<\/p>\n
Portability:<\/h3>\n
If there\u2019s only room for one piece of dive gear in your luggage, a dive computer is probably the most important, and easiest, piece of gear to bring with you.<\/p>\n
How to Buy a Dive Computer<\/h2>\n
Now that you\u2019ve decided to invest in your dive computer, you may be wondering which one to buy?\u00a0 There are so many computer options on the market it can be an intimidating choice.\u00a0 Regardless of the dive computer brand, here are some key features to be aware of:<\/p>\n
<\/a>Suunto D6i: Wrist top, air-integrated dive computer<\/p><\/div>\n
View:<\/h3>\n
Not all of us have great vision, so make sure you can read the screen. If a watch-style dive computer, such as the Suunto D6i, is difficult to read, opt for a larger console such as the Suunto Vyper Air.<\/p>\n
Ascent Rate Monitor:<\/h3>\n
Make sure it has an easily readable ascent rate monitor.<\/p>\n
Air-Integrated vs. Non-Air Integrated:<\/h3>\n
Air integrated dive computers, such as the Suunto Cobra, monitor your air pressure and can display your airtime remaining for your dive based upon your air consumption and depth.\u00a0 In our opinion, it is worth the extra investment!<\/p>\n
Nitrox Capability:<\/h3>\n
Most dive computers are capable of being programmed to use up to 40% Nitrox.\u00a0 Many advanced computers work with 100% Nitrox and other gas blends.\u00a0 However, these features are for technical divers, so you need to decide how advanced you want to get.<\/p>\n
Dive Log Features:<\/h3>\n
If you are going to dish out the money for a dive computer, you should make sure you like the dive log download software. Most provide the same functions. However, some are easier to use than other.<\/p>\n
All-in-all, there is a dive computer out there to fit the wants and needs of every diver whether you are just starting your underwater adventure or you\u2019ve been diving for years. \u00a0For more questions, contact us at Underseas Scuba Center Today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019ve done it! You\u2019re a certified Open Water Diver.\u00a0 You\u2019ve passed all of your exams and survived all of your check-out dives\u2026\u2026so now what??\u00a0 Besides planning your first instructor-free diving adventure, you may be contemplating the purchase of your dive equipment.\u00a0 You may be thinking \"Man, it's expensive!\u00a0 Is it really worth it?\".\u00a0 The answer is \"Yes\".\u00a0 There are many Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[4,5,6],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-equipment","tag-dive-computers","tag-diving-equipment","tag-scuba-diving","cat-3-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1459,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49\/revisions\/1459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}