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Why A Dive Computer Is An Essential Piece Of Scuba Diving Equipment

Everyone should use a dive computer when diving, regardless of their experience.

Seen by many as an essential item of scuba diving equipment. Dive computers are mandatory in some dive resorts around the world. They allow divers to stay longer underwater and improve dive safety.

Being able to spend more time underwater means you don't have to cut your dive experience short, which is the last thing you would want to do when enjoying the amazing creatures around you.

The use of the dive computer has revolutionized diving. Before they were invented, dive time was calculated using dive tables and the maximum dive depth.

The maximum dive time calculated by a dive computer is based on the actual dive. The dive computer continually updates the diver on how much longer they can remain underwater based on the current depth. Essentially allowing you to remain underwater safely for longer.

Using a dive computer will also reduce the chances of suffering with decompression sickness. This will not make it impossible for you to suffer with decompression sickness, but will increase the chances of you enjoying a safe dive.

The increased pressure during a dive, causes nitrogen to dissolve into your body tissues from your breathing air . Nitrogen dissolves into your body tissues faster, the greater your dive depth. It is important to keep the dissolved nitrogen within acceptable limits, to minimize the risk of decompression sickness. To do this, your dive computer tracks your dive depth and time. It uses a decompression model to calculate theoretical nitrogen levels and displays the time and depth limits you need to stay within.

Dive computers also help prevent out of air emergencies. You will never have to worry about how much air your have remaining as your dive computer will monitor this for you. Most dive computers will have alarms to warn you when you get close to a limit, such as maximum depth, ascent rate etc

When buying a dive computer one of the top brands to consider is Suunto.

Suunto is a leading manufacturer and designer of precision sports instruments for diving.

Their Suunto D9 dive computer is a feature rich multi purpose dive instrument providing many features not found in any other dive computer.

The Suunto D9 combines the complete package of dive gauges and dive-critical information all in one stylish instrument, conveniently mounted on your wrist.

The D9 Suunto is the ultimate instrument of choice for all kinds of divers. Those who do not compromise when it comes to the quality, materials and functionality of their dive equipment, will find the Suunto D9 dive computer an invaluable aid to diving.

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