EVERY Diver Should Use Air Integration

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Air Integration is one of those things that some divers still think is "too new" to trust, relying on their trusty analog SPGs instead. Look, SPGs are great for backups, but there's really very few reasons to NOT get air integration as a diver, whether that's recreational diving or even in some tech diving configurations. In this video, I talk about why I think every diver needs air integration on their dive computer, and how it can increase dive safety, reduce air related dive incidents, and show you how you're improving as a diver over time by tracking your air consumption (SAC rate) and more. If you're thinking about buying an air integrated computer like the Shearwater Perdix, Tern TX, Teric, or Peregrine TX, then this video is for you. This also applies for other air integrated computers like the Garmin Descent Mk3i, Scubapro G2, Garmin Descent G1, Scubapro Galileo, and more.

This video is sponsored by Shearwater. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

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[punkw]

I love Tern TX & have completed 28 dives so far with it. Just paused your video to looked up my SAC rate. I’m learning a little more each time I watch you. Thank you for great information on all the different features on the app via my Tern TX!!
My husband liked mine so much he purchased a Peregrine TX & we’re on our way to getting his 1st dive on it while we’re doing our checkout dive for navigation!! 🎉🎉

[robm]

Convincing video. My problem is I travel to dive and rent my gear when I get there. I could spend the extra $150 now for the TX model, but before I could use it, wouldn’t I also have to buy my own setup and travel with it? I haven’t noticed on previous dive trips, but I suspect most dive shops don’t rent gear with the extra HP connection available.

[MysticalDragon]

Great video as always.

After my certification dive i knew i would get ai with my computer. They planned an ambitious dive to see things in the quarry. I was using air much faster than others. I was working hard to try to keep up as they tried to see everything. I was watching my air closely as we were returning. Once i hit 700 psi i ascended some and was watching my spg every minute. I knew i would have enough to get back to the dock and stayed shallow in case i needed to surface. UnClipping the spg, looking at it then reclipping it every 30-60 seconds was a pain.

Having it right in front of me all the time with the computer is so convenient.

Also being able to trend sac and monitor it will be so helpful as i try to improve being an air hog.

[mellamodiego]

i have the GARMIN mk3i....its absolutely amazing i highly recommended it....has so many features including gps which will show you where your entry was and your exit....super awesome.

[ABCDiver]

Excellent video!
I have just one suggestion: put your transmitter on a short (6") hose instead of directly on your 1st stage, otherwise someone could lift your entire rig by the transmitter and snap it off.

[wkolcz]

Couldn't agree more. I am only mad that I just upgraded my Mares Quad Air to a Perdix 2 a month ago for sidemount mode and the compass...and then Shearwater launched the Peregrine TX with both those features for $400 less...lol. Awesome video as always!

[robertjames-life]

I agree, I don’t wear watches because I don’t like having something on my wrist. I’ve always had an integrated computer connected by hose. I keep it on a retractable leash against my chest. Love it.

[dustinsearle]

When using gtr and sac rate. Is there a difference in tanks. Does the computer use that as a factor Al 80 vs hp 100?

[twoknife]

I have been using AI on Shearwater Teric for my whole diving career. I really like it from a SA point of view. I feel like having all relevant information (compass heading, tank pressure(s), depth, and deco) with one glance at the dive computer makes diving both safer and more enjoyable. Particularly if some of your attention is already diverted to working with a camera. I have seen so many firm believers in analog SPGs finish dives on my long hose due to not looking at their SPGs frequently enough.

These days I just use two transmitters on my Sidemount setup. I always pack a replacement battery and two button SPGs in my bag just in case. I typically have an analog backup when diving backmount. Transmitter failures are quite rare on Shearwater, but it is good peace of mind. Not a factor on Sidemount though as that setup is redundant anyway. You can quite easily feel how much air is in a tank relative to the working transmitter due to buoyancy changes (assuming your trim is really good, but why would you sidemount if it is not...).

[josephdracula]

👍😎🤿🇵🇭! Great one Thomas! I will be updating my dive computer soon and YES it will be a Shearwater! Don’t know which one yet but of course my friend it will have air integration! 👍

[EnergiZeScuba]

you can also use the aqualung Transmitter. its cheaper then the swift

[peterpanci]

Hi thank you for the video? i am looking to buy a Garmin its worth it to have one? or i should buy a shearwater for scuba and watch for day to day. i dive 2 to 3 time a year Thank you

[mojo]

Off topic but what do you think about split fins ?

[Quebolas]

I just got an AI transmitter for my teric a month ago. Best decision I've made in diving equipment. It is accurate to the PSI and like @circleHScuba said it's great for a night dive!

[scubaeb]

Well said on so many points. It's fun to be old enough and have been diving long enough to see things come around. This industry is so resistant to new tech. When AI first came out the "old guard" wasn't having it. The arguments held no water and it always came back to "This is the way we have always done Ridiculous. Now, with AI and airsource/inflators we dive rigs with 2 hoses. Super streamlined and less failure points. Even tech is leaning toward AI, finally. Next step, hoseless

[bobs]

AI is really good for ease of access, integration with other computations and dive logging. However I'd never, ever rely 100% on a radio transmitter underwater. Mine has (briefly) lost signal at least half a dozen times while using it. Not an issue because it reconnected within seconds, but if it didn't and I wasn't also running an analogue SPG I wouldn't not be happy.

[anthonydegazon]

One to remember is that the sac rate calculated by the computer doesn’t take in to consideration the size of the tank you are breathing on.

[Chewbacca]

Would love to dive AI! Any chance you’ll have a giveaway soon? I think that’s my only shot at it…

[Marius]

this was just an add for transmitters with weak reasoning to buy. I can note my pressure before and after a dive, have my not air integrated computer to tell me dive time and average depth and ssi app will calculate my sack rate. And I can see if it improves

[theJaston]

Sponsored by Shearwater, lol. They make a lot off transmitters. Not knocking them, I own 3 of their computers and 2 transmitters. They work well. If you’re not a technical diver though, you can probably something at a better pricepoint.