In current diving courses there is less and less talk about the use of diving tables, placing more emphasis on the use of computers or diving computers. When we participate in an open water excursion we see that the dives are planned according to what the diving center has planned, we see with concern that almost no one takes the time to verify the profiles on their diving tables, we also see with concern Few divers carry a computer or dive computer as part of their essential equipment. If they are not using diving tables, it is necessary for divers to know the importance of planning their dives either with them or with a computer or dive computer. Diving computers or computers are electronic devices that work with algorithms that, through software, allow them to calculate the theoretical nitrogen or residual gas in a diver. According to this data, the computer allows the diver to see how much time is left in a dive based on the depth and time of the dive. As we all know, the computer can only be correct for the diver who carries it, so it is key that each diver carry their own. Let's see below 7 reasons why you should have and take one on your next dives.
Control of depth and time. As we already said, the basis of everything is in these two constants, so a diver will be able to know at what depth he is and his bottom time, which allows for more controlled dives.
Theoretical nitrogen control. As the dive progresses, the diver will be able to know how much bottom time he has left, so he will be able to plan if he should go up to a higher level or should end the dive.
Control on ascent. When we finish the dive and it is time to go up, if we do not have a device that alerts us, we normally go up at a speed that we believe is appropriate, the computers or dive computers indicate with audible alarms if we are going up too fast, also There are graphs that alert the diver about their rate of ascent.
Planning successive dives. Once you finish a dive, the device enters surface interval mode, based on the time we have spent outside we can realize how long we can stay on the next dive. This information is very valuable so we can know if we are ready to re-enter or better wait a while longer.
Avoid spending too much time on deep dives. Every time we take certified divers on deep diving adventure dives, we observe that people are so absorbed in the underwater world that without realizing it they go lower than necessary, we have to start calling them and letting them know to take this into account. is your next dives. This makes it very easy to exceed the no-decompression limits, something that will be avoided when diving with a computer or dive computer.
Access to the dive log. Once we finish the dive, the computer or dive computer stores the information about the dives that we will then be able to download through the device's application and have our record of very important dives when we go to dive to a new place, where the instructor You will want to see this information to make a mental map of how expert or not this diver is. Also, if later you want to go to higher levels such as Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster or Instructor, this information will be key to being able to demonstrate that you have the required number of dives.
How expensive are these devices? We find that these devices are increasingly easier to use, they have more technology that makes them more accurate, and their price is increasingly more affordable. At Aquasub diving we currently have a simple, very reliable and quite economical computer. As distributors of the prestigious Sherwood Scuba brand we have the LOGIC computer, we invite you to contact us or get yours through the link in the purchase button at the end.
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