How To Choose A Dive Computer - A Beginner’s Guide
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Choosing a dive computer can be tough. With prices ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars, there's a wide range of options, features, and more to pick from. So, how do you choose a dive computer? Well, in this video, I talk about the things you should look for in your next scuba diving computer, such as comparing dive modes like recreational diving, nitrox mode, side mount diving, free diving, rebreather diving, technical diving, and more. There are also specific features to consider, like air integration, integrated compasses, etc. Then, do you want a wrist-mounted computer or a console computer? This video covers what you need to know in order to purchase your next dive computer or your first dive computer after renting one for a while. I also recommend checking out the Shearwater Tern and Tern TX dive computers, which are great for just about every scuba diver.
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00:00 How to Choose a Dive Computer?
01:06 Features of Dive Computers
07:15 Dive Modes & Types of Diving
09:32 My Recommendation - Shearwater Tern TX
15:43 Consider Your Use Cases
19:13 Is Air Integration Worth It?
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@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
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@AndrewR74 2 ай бұрын
Easy! If it says Shearwater - you’re on the right path.
@CircleHScuba 2 ай бұрын
Honestly how I feel 😅
@johnwaddles6718 Ай бұрын
They ain’t the only and the top
@CircleHScuba Ай бұрын
Of course they aren’t the only ones that make good computers but I don’t think anyone would say they aren’t at the top right now for reliability and features.
@darthknowl9222 Ай бұрын
Exactly! I’m on my third Shesrwater computer
@punkw7852 Ай бұрын
I have a Tern TX & had a little mishap with a band within 1st dive trip use & customer service was VERY attentive and helpful. They even stuck around to chat with me on any other questions I had beyond my issue. They sent a replacement band without delay or charge and it wasn’t officially a problem on their end. I can’t say enough great things about the customer service!!
@CircleHScuba Ай бұрын
That’s such a great testimony! May I ask what happened with the band? I haven’t had any issues yet but always love to hear what may have happened if you want to share
@punkw7852 Ай бұрын
@@CircleHScuba it wasn’t necessarily the band. More of the pin that held the saddle clasp thing. I don’t know what it’s officially called. 🤔 I don’t know if it popped off in the water my first dive, or if the nut end just wasn’t installed when the band was shipped to me, or something else. I was checking my depth, etc when we were between dives & noticed the pin was backing out. The dive master (Sweet Bottom Dive Shop, in Frederiksted, St Croix) found a replacement. I’m pretty sure he disassembled his to help me out. Great customer service!! I was able to enjoy the rest of my dives without fear of losing it. After getting home I called to see about buying a pin & possibly a tiny tool in case it happened again. They immediately sent me new replacement bands. They had GREAT customer service and were surprised at the issue I had. Michelle at DIVE-Tronix, LLC was very helpful!!
@CircleHScuba Ай бұрын
That’s so awesome that you had a great experience in St Croix and with Dive Tronix too! Dive Tronix serviced by Perdix AI, great folks! Good to know on the pin though, thank you!
@mahmoudryoussef4013 8 күн бұрын
I am a commercial diver and I used to rent a diving computer, but now I want to buy one, but I do not know the best computer for my field of work and the most practical for me.
@CircleHScuba 8 күн бұрын
For commercial id check with other commercial divers as I’m not sure the specifics needed either unfortunately. I’ve heard in some cases people use perdix 2’s but I think it’s very dependent on
@rossnapoli4174 3 ай бұрын
Just got the Garmin MK3i last weekend, and going to do a spring dive in FL with it tomorrow to give it a real test.
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
Let me know how you like it! I have one to test as well that I need to get wet soon!
@Losark1 3 ай бұрын
I'm currently looking between the MK3i and the Shearwater watch-style air integrated computers. I'd be very interested in any thoughts. The thing I'm most on the fence about is that I would like to get something that also functions as a daily watch.
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
The Mk3i is very large imo for an every day watch. If that’s a core concern, definitely look at both in store. The Teric and Tern TX are similar in size and feel much more “normal” on my arm. The Garmin watches also do WAY more because they’re a smart sport watch first, diving being one small piece of all the things they do. This may be good or bad depending on your thoughts on that. People criticize the Apple Watch Ultra as a dive computer because it’s one small piece of an otherwise normal smart watch, where something Shearwater or other brands that focus 100% on being a dive computer may function better. My recommendation is to try them on in store for sure if you worry about every day use though! If you don’t need tec diving stuff beyond more basic tec rec, the Tern TX is awesome. If you need those few extra modes, the Teric.
@MarkHorningJazzer 3 ай бұрын
I got a Mk3i with the T2 transmitter at the end of December and I've now 62 dives on it and to me, there is a lot to love. I can't imagine not having it or dealing with two watches... one as a dive computer for diving only and one as a sports watch for everything else. My Garmin has it all and does it very well.
@MrNeobuxer 3 ай бұрын
I LOVE IT. I don't regret paying a kidney for it. But when I got a scratch on the bezel after my 50 something dives on it... I am still quite annoyed lol
@zingw 3 ай бұрын
Great video as always. You hit the nail on its head in this video. I havr been going with an entry level wrist computer it had everything I needed as a recreational diver air/nitrox dive logging , didn't need the extra frills like app etc . UNTIL i went night diving first time using it , it wasn't a pleasant experience had to fiddle to find the light button and use my torch. So in the next upgrade when I can afford it , I will be definitely looking for a computer with good colour visibility as first priority!
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
That’s exactly what my girlfriend experienced in her first night dive. Dang! Well, sincerely the Tern and Tern TX are legitimately my number 1 recommendation to divers now. The TX especially, so you have AI (air integration) as an option, even if you buy the transmitter later. Thanks for comment and compliment on the video!
@ariefpoerniawan Ай бұрын
For me the most worth for the money to buy for dive comp, is shearwater peregrine… big, informative, recharge battery… and still have nitrox mode, and latest model, have air integration feature…
@CircleHScuba Ай бұрын
I love that one. Did you see my video on air integration? It features the Peregrine TX haha
@HiroshimaXl 3 ай бұрын
Why am i just now hearing of the tern tx now !!! I was looking at the peregrine as my first dive computer. They have a ai integrated watch style dive computer for 1000$ CAD 😳 you gotta be flipping my flap jacks
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
The peregrine is also great. The Tern TX has been my recommendation right now for anyone wanting air integration and doesn’t need the extra tec features of the Teric. Did you pick up a computer yet, or are you still shopping around?
@HiroshimaXl 3 ай бұрын
@@CircleHScuba I have my checkout dives June 8-9th . Assuming that goes well I'm hoping to pick up my first dive computer after class! I've looked at a bunch of different computers. The tern tx is the first to check all the boxes for me !
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
@HiroshimaXl awesome! Congrats on getting certified!!!!!!! Let me know how class goes and how you like the computer!
@HiroshimaXl 3 ай бұрын
@@CircleHScuba thanks man ! channels like yours gave me the confidence to get in the water and start diving . I really appreciate it
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
@HiroshimaXl heck yes! That’s great. Seriously let me know how it goes!
@victorkochkarev2576 3 ай бұрын
Few years ago I got my first dive computer Shaerwater Perdix AI - it is a great computer, but it has a few problems - too many divers have it, so making it is important, second problem - it is just perfect, so there is no need upgrading it to perdix 2 or any other computer.
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
Haha, my first was a Perdix AI too. Now I own two Perdix 2s….the tern and tern TX….4 or 5 transmitters…. 😅
@victorkochkarev2576 3 ай бұрын
@@CircleHScuba at some point I will get perdix 2 or newer or a petrel, but will use my perdix as a backup computer. A couple of weeks ago I was frustrated at how uncomfortable it was to check SPG on a side mount. So I almost purchased two switch transmitters, but after seeing a price tag, decided to master the skill of reading SPGs :-) but at some point I will still get them :-)
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
@victorkochkarev2576 I have two for my side mount setup and it’s amazing, I won’t go back lol
@victorkochkarev2576 3 ай бұрын
@@CircleHScuba I can see your point 😂
@jeffconley6366 3 ай бұрын
Another well done video 👍
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@SummersideDiver 3 ай бұрын
Great content. In hindsight, I wish I had done more research before getting my first computer - I found an inexpensive one and thought, this’ll do great. Well, it was near impossible to read underwater for me, I can’t imagine trying to read it in low light or night situations. Bought a Shearwater Perdix AI after a LOT of research, and my biggest criteria was color and readability. It has never let me down, easy to read every time, and packed with features that I can expand into later as I keep progressing. Dive computers are definitely an area where I strongly recommend doing a lot of research, spending time figuring out what is needed and wanted, and what can be afforded - versus just going out and buying one because it’s inexpensive. …… that all said, I do still have the inexpensive one, its my backup.
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
Yes to all of this! This is definitely the pain point I’m trying to address in the video. A little research goes a long way, and in the case of $200 versus $2000+, it’s a huge impact!
@SummersideDiver 3 ай бұрын
@@CircleHScuba I shared my story in hopes of furthering your point. Hopefully someone watching will learn from your content, see comments like mine and realize that it might be a good idea to wait and do some homework before diving in
@MarkHorningJazzer 3 ай бұрын
@@SummersideDiver absolutely!
@JoshuaHoroshok 3 ай бұрын
Shearwater screens are amazing. Good Choice!
@jeffconley6366 3 ай бұрын
I don't do deep decompression dives anymore. So, a simple dive computer works for me. Required features for me are: supports decompression stops (emergency), multiple nitroix mixes on a dive, user replaceable battery, clear readable screen, wrist mount. Things I would like: Bluetooth, and Air integration. Most all of the new lower end computers have my required feathers and many have bluetooth. As much as I would like to have Air Integration it's just more than I a willing to spend. In my opinion, if you can afford it, air integration is a got to have feature! The added features are great, like time remaining of gas and more!!!
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
The Tern (non TX) may fit the budget then! No user changeable battery but the battery life is so much better than some others out there. Good list of must haves though!
@amadeuss3341 3 ай бұрын
Like it or not , Shearwater and Garmin are just crushing in those days. I don't like to wear a watch daily, so i got a Teric. But Garmin is definitely stepping up on Shearwater nerves 😂 ----- Mistake i made back in the days is buying a budget computer, I outgrown it pretty fast, and this stuff has 0 resale value. If you account for that loss , top-notch computer is cheaper to buy from beginning.
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
Resale is a good point. I don’t like selling gear, which is a problem of its own haha, but also resale to buy new gear is a thing to consider!
@amadeuss3341 3 ай бұрын
@CircleHScuba yeah. I got my first DC for 1100$ (CAD) w transmitter, and i couldn't sell it for 40% of its price. So i keep it as spare, but i highly doubt that i need a spare while using Teric. If i would buy Teric from the start, i had saved 1100$ 😅
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
@amadeuss3341 my friends and I often say “cry once, buy once” in those instances 😂
@X-GamerPro-HD 3 ай бұрын
Cool video my friend. You’ve gained yourself a new subscriber! I don’t watch many scuba diver videos, I’ve seen many, but they are interesting to watch and see the world underwater! Keep up the vids 👍
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate it, thanks again for the comments and checking out a few videos! See you around!
@X-GamerPro-HD 3 ай бұрын
@@CircleHScubayou too. Will look out for new videos. Take care 👍
@HenryWilson-vr8td 3 ай бұрын
i have the mares smart air it is amazing but i have to work put my air by counting these little squares wich are worth 5 bar
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
Ah man that’s rough in comparison to just being displayed. I love AI but counting the squares? 😱
@pixel-vortex1 3 ай бұрын
First
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
haha you beat me pinning a comment!
@amazingtazz1579 3 ай бұрын
I guess you put the wrong title to the video. it should have been ' why should you buy a Shearwater dive computer'. This is more a promotional than an instructional video. Nothing wrong with giving attention to the sponsor, but when it contains more than 60% of the video......
@CircleHScuba 3 ай бұрын
For some context, I think around the 9 minute mark I mention a specific computer for the first time. There’s a lot of information here with just a little about the computer I recommend to new divers and ones looking to upgrade. I went to Shearwater to say my audience uses Shearwater (based on other video comments) and would benefit from this kind of video. I also have used a Perdix AI since I got my OW certification and now have two Perdix 2’s also, all bought with my own money. I don’t endorse things I don’t actually use, recommend, etc. Totally respect that you see “ad” and think that’s all it is, but I think the ~20 min video it’s full of features of all computers, use cases, types, etc. with a recommendation in a small segment is still a good educational video.
@amadeuss3341 3 ай бұрын
I think the title is correct. How do you choose a dive computer? - simple : you get shearwater 😎
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