Choosing A Dive Computer - Scuba Tech Tips: S04E03

Dive computers are an important, often mandatory, item for safe diving. Alec explains the key features of dive computers so you can pick what matches your diving and budget.

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[OldTrancer]

So glad I live a whole continent away from Alex's store. Go in for advice and I would end up buying up the whole store!  He makes so much sense and is not afraid of any kind of modernisation of his beloved sport. You are a legend Alex!  Keep passing your knowledge down to us newbies. It is well received and appreciated.

[kierancasey]

This man is the best on YouTube regarding anything Scuba related, Iv been away from diving for 7 years just doing my dive master now and have watched alot of your videos they are brilliant ...

[JungleScene]

I love this guy. his voice sounds like jim lahey and it gives me so much nostalgia.

[roynellbanks]

I can watch this guy all day it’s amazing that I found this video I was just looking into diving computers and this had everything that I was trying to figure out thanks

[sethlabadie]

For such an old school diver as Alec Peirce, if he says get a dive computer, get a dive computer.

[sparkyobrian]

after 41 years of diving, Alex's presentation finally talked me into a computer... never saw that coming lol

[jjusia]

Tech is a double-edge sword. Can help but to be too dependent is a bad thing. Love your take on how dive computers are getting more user friendly and giving you the joy of diving again.

[troop]

I have been diving for over 24 years with a computer. I still practice my table for that trip and the computer dies. I have an old sherwood source bought new in 1992 and has been my work horse. Love the easy use and the nitrogen bar. Tried new ones and sold them off. I still use the Sherwood Source. Don't fix if it's not broken. It fits perfect in my council. They definitely make my dives more enjoyable. And yes I keep the paper log book for the same reasons. I can go back and read my narrative of what I did and saw. My son a padi student right now learning tables in Okinawa Kadena AB. Your are right on all accounts on the video. Keep it up Montana Mike.

[sheilaoneil]

Just found your channel and I've enjoyed every video so far. I'm binge watching and learning a great deal. My first Dive was in 1972, then I wasn't able to dive again until 78. I went to college in the 2nd driest state in the US. I'm just getting back into diving since I stopped in the 1990's and I'm so glad to hear about the dive computers. I'm an older diver and I appreciate when you mention the ease with which our eyes can see the various gauges. If you haven't done a segment on corrected vision masks (I use readers only) I'd love to see one. If you have- I'll find it.

[lagerson]

Great channel! What a privilege to be able to learn from someone with such rich experience. Thanks for sharing!

[moclepocle]

Thanks for another great video. I bought my first onebutton, Oceanic Data Plus, almost 20 years ago, and still working like a charm.

[ivoryjohnson]

Sir this has been a long time coming I appreciate your experience and simplicity. Thank you there are always people that have something to say let them open up a YouTube channel then they can have something to contribute

[jumpedupchimpanzee]

You're videos are fantastic. Really enthusiastic, clear and informative. Thank you.

[blazalb]

Hi Alec, regards from Slovenia. I realy like your videos, there is a lot of knowladge presented in a way that's interesting to watch and is quite usefull, so thank you - keep the videos coming.
Although I'd like to say that a computer is actualy a computer, not just an integrated cicruit, It's got a microcontroller containing a cpu, ram, memory (not hard drive but still it is memory like eprom) etc. the main advantage is that it can be programed and reprogramed when a specific integrated circuit can only do the one thing it was designed to to and can not have any memory (for dive logs) or changes in the way it works.

[ArmyVeteranAJ]

I know this is from 2016, but I'm only seeing it for the first time today... I've been diving forever with a single pressure gauge, wrist mounted depth gauge and compass, and a quality dive watch and bezel. That's how I was taught when I went through dive school, where we planned out our dives meticulously using times and tables, and never really had a problem with it. However, today it seems everyone I know has a computer, even many of my professional dive friends. Perhaps it's time for me to finally look at getting one for personal use. Thanks for all the awesome info. Your videos are very much appreciated. :)

[GeorgeBolterIII-vcqx]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and expertise ❤

[pacificnorthwestacct]

Great video. I really enjoy your tips even if Im not currently in the market for a dive computer. You always have good advice.

[claytongreen]

Love Your Videos!!! Thanks for putting the time and effort in to reeducation us older divers!!😂

[Dive_Me_Crazy]

Love my computer... When I learnt, my instructor went into great detail on both computers and tables. I like the fact we learnt both, it gave some history and put what the computer does into perspective.

[blubyu]

Thank youAs an old guy I really appreciate it. As a returning direct been renting gear and going to the Long Beach scuba show for a couple of years was a little intimidated to even ask about computers now at least I have an idea of what to start looking at keep up the down-to-earth explanations and teaching you’re a natural teacher and it’s fantastic