Best diving electronics according to redditors
We found 28 Reddit comments discussing the best diving electronics. We ranked the 14 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 28 Reddit comments discussing the best diving electronics. We ranked the 14 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Here's some other riding tips:
Always use a quality ulock (no masterlock) and lock your frame and rear wheel to a rack - use a cable for the other wheel if you got one. I use On Guard brand and have never had a problem.
Get an all in one bike multitool like this one This one's great because it has tire irons for fixing a tube, spoke wrenches for straightening a wheel, and other tools that you'll never knew you needed until you do, all together in one unit.
Learn how to replace a tube! It's really not hard with tire irons and a small travel pump. Carry a new tube on you at all times - or go lightweight and carry a patch kit. After you replace your first tube, learn how to patch it at home and use that as your spare. Keep one of these valve adapters screwed on to you valve stem for gas station air ups to full pressure if the hand pump wears you down.
Learn to adjust your seat if your taint is getting beat up by your seat. More cushion does not make for a more comfortable ride! Your ass bones are all that need to be supported and cushion covers feel nice for the first 10 minutes, but that added friction will only give you saddle sores. Proper seat adjustment is just as important as the type of seat. Your legs should almost be fully extended when the pedal is closest to the street. Slight angle adjustments to the saddle are huge in terms of ride quality and it's just one screw under the seat.
Keep your chain and gears clean, use a chain specific all-in-one lube and cleaner and wipe thoroughly. The more noise your bike makes, the more friction to the moving parts which means more wear and tear, and loss of energy.
Always carry a bandanna or rag to wipe the grease, grime, sweat, or blood incurred from riding.
Wear a fucking helmet! If you don't like looking like a dork with alien technology aerodynamics on your head, rock a rounded multi-sport helmet that you can also use while on the slopes or when cruising some fruit boots. Lock it to your bike through the straps that aren't easily undone, just don't leave it like this overnight if you don't want it stolen.
There's plenty of other stuff, but most importantly don't ride like a dick. You should ride in the street and, again, never ride at night without good lights -it's just stupid and dangerous.
In that price range I don't think there are many that don't have huge faces (i.e. Cressi Leonardo etc). The Oceanic Geo 2.0 maybe? Not sure if the Aqua Lung i300 has a watch mode, but you could look at that as well.
Move to under $1k and there are few, Suunto D6, Oceanic OCi, that look decent enough as a watch. I use an OCi myself. I'm a big fan of air integration too though. My next computer will probably be a Teric, but that's well above your price range.
My five closest dive buddies and I all dive the Oceanic Veo 180 Nx. Solid computer. It's simple without losing too many core features.
Hollis (Oceanic's sister company) calls theirs the DG02. Other than the face plate sticker graphics, the two are identical. You can find both for around $200.
If you can afford the extra $160, I would recommend you look at the Sherwood Amphos Air with transmitter and USB download cable, which is available on LP for $660. http://www.leisurepro.com/p-swdaawt/sherwood-amphos-air-computer-with-transmitter-usb-cable
Another option would be the Oceanic VT 4.1 at $550, which also comes with the transmitter and download cable: http://www.amazon.com/Oceanic-Scuba-Diving-Computer-Transmitter/dp/B007NHRUW4
Both of these have air-integration (wireless), will handle nitrox, and will allow you to download your dive log to your computer/smartphone. They are also wrist-mounted computers, which offer a bit more flexibility and portability.
It's $about 200
http://www.amazon.com/Manta-Computer-~Includes-Digital-computer/dp/B002QYAP3U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8
Actually, looks like a pretty cool diving watch. But, not being a diver, I could be wrong.
(Yes, I recylced my own comment)
The good, first dive computers that are generally thrown around for little money are
Small caveat: Suunto currently has a little problem with their computers. If I saw one for a good price I wouldn't care.
The differences are VERY small. You can't really go wrong with any of those. Just look for a good black friday offer or buy one used.
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>accepts Nitrox up to 40% but I know that is pretty common.
IIRC they all can do Nitrox.
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EDIT: Posted before the 600 pounds-budget was mentioned.
You should look into the Aeris A300 or DGX DG03, both priced at $200 and manufactured by AUP (Oceanic/Hollis/Aeris). Both of them offer more features than the Zoop or the Zoop Novo and better algorithm(s).
Dude!!!!!!!! Diving in headfirst! I love it. I miss my bike commuting days. For riding in shit NW weather year round you need these things maybe:
TLDR Buy stuff as you need. Find out what feels like you're lacking THEN buy. You won't get THAT wet.
-Fenders. They're cheap and usually come with the right gear to mount them to your bike. I use these. I bet something like this would work for yours too.
-Some way to keep your feet warm and dry. I used to use cycling sandals (dorky, I know) and Sealskinz socks over smartwool. Sandals were all rubber so wetness and muck don't matter. Seal Skins were good but trapped foot sweat in a bit. Failing that I used shoe covers and just got comfortable with sort of wet feet.
-Lights, front and rear. Reflectors are almost totally useless. Red blinker in the back. Good ones can be had for $15-$20. Front lights can be one of two kinds... The kind that let people see you coming but don't really light your way (a white light version of your rear light) or a more powerful (and expensive) illuminating light. Depends on the time of morning or evening you're riding. More light=more visibility in general though.
-Waterproof gloves. Don't worry about cycling specific. Just something with dexterity. Windproof is as important as waterproof. Maybe more so.
-Helmet. I never used a helmet cover. I just assumed if it was pouring I'd get a bit wet. Wore a cycling cap under if it was real bad to keep drizzle out m'face.
-Cycling shorts. Something to wear everyday on the ride. Padded in the crotch if needed. In nice weather just wear whatever. In the soggy shit I had baggy cycling shorts with a padded liner and leg warmers like these which gave me options for changing. Spandex is a privilege not a right!
-Arm warmers like these. Good for chilly mornings before the ride warms you up.
-Packable rain jacket. Something light. Doesn't need to be much. If it traps too much heat and you sweat you might as well not wear it because you're going to get wet inside anyway. I found them at Goodwill for $10 or less that work fine. I've also had $200 Fox jackets which blew dicks (as you'll recall.) Bike specific ones are cut longer in the back to cover your tramp stamp while riding.
-Pedal cages or clipless pedals and matching shoes. I like not having to have shoes that can only be used for riding a bike so I go with cages. But I like having my feet a bit more attached to the pedal than just a flat board.
-A Brooks B-17 saddle.
-Saddle bag with a patch kit, multi tool (allens and screw drivers is about all you'll need). CO2 pump. Tire levers. You only need the ability to limp home. Shit, a cell phone works too. I only carried a patch kit, a presta > schrader converter thing like this, $1 in quarters and knowledge of nearby gas stations.
PS I also use Gators though so I don't really get flats.
The thing I found was that yes, we have less than ideal weather here for bike commuting but riding 20+ miles a day back from Redmond everyday for 3 years only ever put me in maybe half a dozen SERIOUS downpours. I mostly noticed cold hands and annoying drizzle in my face. Also rollerbladers. on the BG.
Beyond that my advice would be to always assume that any car you see does NOT see you. That mind frame served me well. Besides a drunken crash late at night about a month ago and that one time I went over my handlebars and simultaneously sharted while trying to track slide about 8 years ago I have yet to hurt myself while riding.
Yup!
Didn't get to use them, though. Stupid Irma.
Mares Puck.
http://www.amazon.com/Mares-Puck-Wrist-Dive-Computer/dp/B00106GVLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463593209&sr=8-1&keywords=mares+puck
https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Lung-i200-Scuba-Computer/dp/B01L7RGNUK/
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Sorry for the link quality, but that's what my LDS has going on. Can also get the download kit for not too bad either.
Buying new:
Zoop = 200
SPG = 60
Compass = 25
Total = 285
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AI comp = 370
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I got my SPG second hand for about 30 USD, don't think there's a second hand market for computers or compasses though. Maybe the AI console could be had cheaper second hand. I'd need to refresh myself on what components degrade in what ways.
I've been wanting to switch to a pair of those from the Mares Superchannels that I have.
Side note: the elastic straps that I got for my Superchannels are totally worth it and make donning/doffing the fins so much easier. They'll also work with your X-streams too!
Lol Amazon has this computer new for $500
https://www.amazon.com/Suunto-D4i-Wrist-Computer-Black/dp/B006HV7VO4
Edit: the novo copper listed new at 589
https://www.amazon.com/Suunto-D4i-Novo-Dive-Computer/dp/B07FCX6R76
I didn't buy a computer until I had nitrox and AOW, but when I got my first I got this one.
It's been awesome and it wasn't too expensive which was great for my budget. The only complaint I have is that mine doesn't seem to read temp to well. My gfs reads fine. And they come up with same dive profiles each time except I'm about 10 degrees warmer every dive haha. Other then that I love it for the rec diving that we do plus its Nitrox compatible.
I've been considering this one, it seems to be very positivity reviewed, though some complain about getting ones with dead batteries.
Mares Puck Wrist Dive Computer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00106GVLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EpTlxb0DMHJ7V
$150 free shipping or ($155 prime shipping)