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