A dive computer should be used by all divers regardless of their dive experience. Dive computers are seen by many as an essential piece of scuba diving equipment. 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 how we dive. Before dive computers, dive time was calculated using dive tables and the maximum intended dive depth.
The actual dive is used by the dive computer to calculate the maximum dive time. The dive computer provides continual updates on the remaining dive time to the diver based on their current depth. Letting you 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.
During a scuba dive, the increased pressure causes nitrogen from your breathing air to dissolve into your body tissues . The deeper you dive, the more rapidly nitrogen will dissolve into your body. It is important to minimize the risk of suffering decompression sickness, by keeping this dissolved nitrogen within acceptable limits. To do this, the dive depth and time are tracked by the dive computer. It will display time and depth guidelines [...]