looking for recommendations on a dive computer

[Narcosis]

I'm taking an advanced Nitrox/deco class in December and want to upgrade my computer to one that will allow me to switch mixtures while diving. I also need it to do Deco.

The easier to use the better.

Any suggestions ?

1. My favorite computer is my Nitek Plus. Nitrox plus deco. If you're over forty, either get the Duo instead, or learn to squint.

2. There are a lot of used Nitek 3s out there. Three mixes, and larger numbers.

3. With DRs new computer on the horizon, you can get a Nitek HE at a great price, either new or used. Seven mixes per dive, including trimix.

I own all three of the above (not a Duo, though), and all are very straightforward to use.

[Dan Thoms]

Bottom Timer- and start to memorize your stops and run times- use your wet notes for memory back up. If you start now, it wil be easier the further down the road you go.

My 2 cents

[FW]

Check the "Resources" link above. Under "Gear" is a list of dive computers. FWIW, "The easier to use the better" should not be a consideration for a tech diver. I use a Hydrospace, with a Nitek3 as a backup. I also carry tables, and can use either of the above as a botom timer.

[Serota]

I use 2 DR Duos and am generally happy with them - easy to read and use. The software that DR provides for your PC and the downloader are lousy. You can find these various places for less than $400.

[firemedic1015]

I have a Nitec Duo and have been very pleased with it. I would recommend it to anyone that is doing the type of diving that you are planning on doing.

[JDostal]

I definitely like the Nitek Plus - two gas computer is great for most cave diving.

As you'll learn though, always cut yourself backup tables.

The big thing to think about though, is if you're going to continue on to mixed gas.

If you do, there are two ways to go. Make sure your dive computer can work in gauge mode, so that you have two bottom timers.

Or, get a computer right from the start that can handle mix in which case you are looking at the Nitek He (discontinued), the VR3 (the biggest player), and HS Explorer (smaller player), or the yet to be released Nitek X or Liquivision computers.

Easy choice, huh?

[Jim Wyatt]

I have a Nitek He, NiTek PLus and a NiTek Duo ... Any of those 3 will work for you.

The He will work for trimix, the Duo has very large numbers and the plus has small numbers. The latter two can have 2 gases, the He is programmable up to 7 gases.

[Narcosis]

Thanks everyone for the info. It's been very helpful.

[Mike]

I use the VR3.
You can start at the bottom of the line & as you grow in your diving add the things you need (up to ten different gases).
You can switch gases on the fly which is great.
I also use a bottom timer & tables with this just in case Murphy shows up.

Mike M