#3720
tstormdiver - 3/15/2015 6:37 AM
I have dove with wireless integrated computers (Oceanic Datamask, Suunto Helo2 & Vyper Air & an Oceanic VT4). The Oceanics were definitely better than the Suuntos. Where the Suuntos commonly lost signal, the Oceanic would only lose the signal from time to time. One of the biggest issues I have seen with console computers vs Wrist computers, whether air integrated or not, is on an ascent. While going up the anchor/ buoy line w/ right hand & controlling the BC inflator with the left hand,... it can be a pain to constantly let go of the inflator hose to check air & ascent, then take back up the inflator to continue to control buoyancy. With a wrist unit, it can be worn on the left arm & turned inside the wrist to read, while operating the inflator hose, at the same time. Personally, I never paid much attention to the pressure readouts & have always used an analog gauge ,... but that is just me.