| Diving computers, otherwise known as | | | | Purchasing A Dive Computer |
| decompression meters, are becoming increasingly | | | | There are many different types of dive computers |
| more essential as a part of any dive gear kit. They | | | | on the market currently. Some of the popular |
| provide important information about decompression | | | | manufacturers of diving computers are Aeris, |
| times, as well as the time and depth of on going | | | | Oceanic, Suunto, Uwatec and Scubapro. Like many |
| dives. The uptake of nitrogen in body tissue and its | | | | other consumer electronics, prices and features vary |
| elimination can also be calculated using a diving | | | | from simple to loaded with features. Look for dive |
| computer. | | | | modes such as Nitrox, Air, Bottom Time, Free-Dive |
| Prevention Of Common Diving Hazards Using A Diving | | | | and Gauge modes. Extended features such as USB |
| Computer | | | | and wireless PC interfaces are also helpful. |
| Dive computers not only display and calculate dive | | | | Use the internet and research reviews of these |
| depth, time, and ascent rate and so on, but they | | | | devices before buying a certain model or brand. Once |
| help divers to prevent decompression illness by | | | | you have bought your new dive computer, take |
| providing accurate updates on this information. | | | | some time to learn about its functions and how to |
| Decompression illness I well known to divers, it is | | | | best use it to increase your dive safety. |
| caused when bubbles form in the tissue of the diver | | | | A Tip On Air Travel With Your Dive Computer |
| due to too rapid an ascent from a dive. Effect can | | | | If you are fortunate enough to be traveling to an |
| be severe, ranging from numbness to paralysis, even | | | | exotic location for diving, pack it carefully for travel. |
| to death. | | | | During a flight, pressure changes may trigger your |
| The use of a reliable dive computer has obvious | | | | computer and set of it's alarms, so pack it carefully |
| benefits, making diving more enjoyable and safer, as | | | | and if possible, remove the battery. Start your trip |
| well as maximizing dive times. | | | | with a worry free flight! |