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#51828
While scuba diving, how much do you rely on your dive computer?
Greg - 6/16/2013 10:12 AM
Category: Survey
Replies: 50

While underwater, do you use your dive computer as an information console only, frequently looking at it and making decisions for yourself? OR...do you use your dive computer as an auto-pilot and expect it to alarm you when you need to ascend?
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USACMASDiver - 7/30/2014 2:03 PM
[Choose #3] Greg, added to this question might also be whether there are divers out there who intentionally leave the computer home if the dive doesn’t need it and will be tabling the dive.
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hardhat06 - 10/18/2013 9:41 PM
[Choose #1] I also have a backup as well as my RPD in my BC pocket.
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Plmr747 - 9/10/2013 10:03 AM
[Choose #1] Love my computer ! Makes diving easier, and I have developed good habits especially when you review your dive.
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DiveBuddyChgo - 8/24/2013 7:19 AM
[Choose #1] I depend on my dive computer 100% as an auto pilot. I do not rely on the alarms. It makes my dives more enjoyable/safe.
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havoc - 7/23/2013 3:29 PM
[Choose #1] I use both analog gauges and my DC. Just in case.
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John_giu - 6/28/2013 4:21 PM
[Choose #1] I’m more interested in my SPG
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scubazigy - 6/25/2013 7:32 PM
[Choose #1] I still use only gauges and dive tables, that’s how I was taught and it keeps me constantly practicing
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Pixel - 6/25/2013 1:54 AM
[Choose #1] I also check my gauges a lot. (never know when the computer might be wrong.
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RichKeller - 6/22/2013 6:53 AM
[Choose #3] The only computer I use is between my ears. It never runs out of batteries but it is prone to being hung over sometimes.
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Francesco - 6/21/2013 7:35 AM
[Choose #1] use frequently but depends on dive. Mine’s air integrated so checking air means checking everything.
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LatitudeAdjustment - 6/17/2013 4:39 AM
[Choose #1] 2 Computers, check them both a lot.
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Agojo - 6/17/2013 3:17 AM
[Choose #1] Not only the computer but also the compass for navigation which is part of. it
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Eric_R - 6/16/2013 5:11 PM
[Choose #1] Mines analog.;)
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SCUBAFOX - 6/16/2013 11:20 AM
[Choose #1] I also compare and look at my analog gauges. It may be redundant but it works for me. I carry a back up computer but still prefer a mechanical means of backup.
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Scuba-Smurf - 6/16/2013 10:32 AM
[Choose #1] I use my computer fully and frequently look at it to know the current status, then use it’s info to make safe decisions