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Replaced my old dive computer with a D5 - what to expect?

Started Jan 8, 2020 | Discussions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: Thinking about what others do with a wrist computer

PHXAZCRAIG wrote:

True, but I can't imagine conditions rough enough for me not to bring the camera - or I wouldn't dive. Roughest entry (and exit) I had so far is the hammerhead dive off Molokai. Big swells, high current.

high current is when I might ditch it - just go and see what we're there to see.   Can't do very good photography anyway if hanging onto a rock with 2 knots of current.   Different from a high current drift dive where WA is still on the table.

I''m a bit excited about this new piece of kit. My gear has been remarkably stable since 2009. I have a feeling my divemaster in Roatan will be happy to see me not having to do all those deco stops! (Especially as they are usually right before lunch.)

should also consider taking the nitrox route.   When you consider how much each dive is actually costing you, a few bux for EAN to get 10-15 more minutes is the best deal in diving.  Or the extra safety margin.    It reduces your nitrogen ontake and your effective ascent rate.

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