Gill Divers’ Guide : Buying Your Own Equipment
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Let’s breakdown Dive Equipments into Two Phases
Phase 1 : The Basic Dive Equipments (Masks, Snorkels, Fins, Wetsuits)
Phase 2 : The Dive-Life Support Equipment (BCs, Regulators, Dive Computers)
Phase 2 : The Dive-Life Support Equipment
Item No. 1 – Dive Computers
Dive Computers
With technology getting better and better. Most divers seldom use dive tables to plan their dives, however, Dive Tables is still an invaluable tool for safe diving. Dive computers, however, is an even better tool for the same reason!
What it does? – Dive Computer constantly monitor a diver’s depth and bottom time, and recalculates your no-decompression status and maintains your safe zone while diving. Depending on the model, some have different features. For example, telling you when it’s safe for you to fly.
What to look out for – Get a User-Friendly Dive Computer.
The Dive Computer Display, this is where you can access all the information you need to have a safe dive. Being able to read the the display easily and accurately is vital to your safety.
You should be able to easily read your – Depth, Dive Time and Decompression status
Check for other features/functions of the Dive Computer as well.
Price Range – $300 to $1,300.
Gillmen Advice – Depending on what your diving needs are, if you are Enriched Air Nitrox Certified, or planning to take up that speciality, get a Dive Computer that can be set to Nitrox.
Don’t go diving very often? Then we suggest getting a Dive Computer that you can wear everyday, we do have some dive computers models that can used as an everyday watch, for example, the Suunto D4i and Suunto D6i.
Stay tune for our next post – Phase 2 : The Dive-Life Support Equipments, Item No. 2 – Regulators
I completely agree with the importance of dive computers in planning a safe dive. It’s crucial to get one that is user-friendly and can be set to Nitrox if needed. I’ve had my Suunto D4i for years now, and it has been a reliable companion on all my dives.
Hi Kavitha, thanks for sharing your experience with the Suunto D4i! We’re glad to hear that it’s been a reliable companion on all your dives. At Gill Divers, we’re always happy to help our customers find the right equipment for their diving needs. If you have any questions or need any advice, feel free to reach out to us at +65 6734 9373 or [email protected].
I’m new to diving and was wondering what the best way to choose a dive computer is. This article has given me some great insights, especially about the importance of getting one that can be set to Nitrox. I’ll definitely be taking this into consideration when buying my own equipment.
Hi Rizal, thanks for sharing your thoughts on choosing a dive computer! We’re glad you found our article helpful. Choosing the right dive computer can be overwhelming, but we’re happy to help you narrow down your options. Our team at Gill Divers would be more than happy to assist you in selecting the perfect dive computer that suits your needs and preferences. Feel free to reach out to us anytime for further guidance. Tel: +65 6734 9373, Email: [email protected]
I’ve been diving for a while now, and I have to say that dive computers are a game-changer. It’s so much easier to plan your dives and know exactly when it’s safe to ascend. The price range mentioned in the article is also quite reasonable.
Hi Ling Ling Wong, thanks for sharing your experience with dive computers! We’re glad to hear that they’ve been a game-changer for you. At Gill Divers, we always recommend getting a user-friendly dive computer that’s easy to read and understand. It’s crucial for safe diving practices. If you have any questions or need further guidance on choosing the right dive computer, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at +65 6734 9373 or [email protected]. We’re always here to help.