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The Suunto Vytec DS enables the technically oriented diver to switch gases during the dive. When in Nitrox mode the user can preset up to three different gas mixes containing from 21% to 99% oxygen. Preferred gas mixes can be stored as defaults, and can be set ON or OFF for each dive, or modified as needed.
The Suunto Vytec DS provides easy and reliable gas switching between enabled gases during the dive. Gas switching is allowed only for gases that lie within chosen maximum PO2 limits. CNS and OTU values are displayed using an Oxygen Limit Fraction (OLF) bar graph.
The Vytec DS is available as a complete package, including the wireless transmitter that is attached to the regulator high pressure port. It can also be purchased as a stand alone computer, with the option to add the transmitter later. The wireless operation can easily be enabled or disabled in the Vytec DS's settings. With the wireless transmission enabled, the Vytec DS displays tank pressure and calculates remaining air time based on current gas consumption. The wireless transmission can be used in Air, Nitrox, and Gauge modes. The pressure transmitter is 4500 PSI compatible, and has user replaceable batteries. In the Gauge mode, the Vytec DS works as a bottom timer also providing accurate profile sampling and book marking functions. The dive timer can be reset and displays the dive time in minutes and seconds, a feature extremely useful for timing accurate bottom times and decompression stops.
The Vytec DS, like all Suunto computers, uses the Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) algorithm for decompression calculations. And this computer also features an additional Suunto innovation a user adjustable RGBM function to dampen the repetitive dive impact during multiple dives over multiple days. During set-up, the user selects either the RGBM 100 routine, or the more aggressive RGBM 50 routine.
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Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
I have used Suunto for years, ranging from Solution Alpha Air, and Vyper Nitrox..these have been reliable performers, with no complaints.
But a Vytec DS with Transmitter that I purchased last year from Leisurepro, displayed that I was at 15ft, when I was close to 50ft on a Plane wreck at Lake Rawlings Va. I tried resetting all the settings to the original RGBM, and tried the same dive the following week..this time It told me I was on the surface while I was still on the plane...fortunately, I was also using my Suunto Vyper as a reference..I hope yours are calibrated..Leisure pro was Kind enough to replace mine, due to the errors. I sold it right away, as I was put off by the risk of Oxygen toxicity, or CNS hit, from diving beyond the maximum PPO.
Test yours before taking a deep plunge my friends.
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
This is by far the best computer I have ever used. I started off trying out various manufactures computers and stumbled upon this little gem one day. Well I fell in love with it instantly and bit the bullet and bought it a few years back. The original purpose of the computer was for recreational use and i figured when i went tech it would be time for a new one. Well although it is an over price bottom timer it is by far the easiest computer to use, well at least for me. The only drawback is that I feel bad for not getting in the water more with it. Oh and still on the original battery after 4 years. The warning just came on the other day. So time for a battery change.
from Sydney, Australia on 1/14/2009
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
Great dive computer, the wireless worked first time. Shame it does not have a built in compass.
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from FWB,FL on 12/15/2008
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
its suunto the best adventure watches !!!
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from Brazil on 8/3/2008
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
As a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer I find it a very robust and trust worthy tool. But I do not recommend it to my students as the features it contains are not required by standard Open water recreational divers.
from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on 2/20/2008
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
It;s very useful and has good size and perfomance.
from Bronx, NY on 2/10/2008
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
great dive computer. I use it as my primary and really like the large display and ease of use. Perfect for research diving. I love it
from San Pedro,Ca on 1/23/2008
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
Nice computer. Easy to use Big enough to read underwater. easy to understand and remember if you havent dove in a while.
from Central Massachusetts on 11/8/2007
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
I got this the same time I bought the D9 (got to have redundancy). I have been using this dive computer ever since I became a divemaster (PADI). It is readily able to sync up and I have yet to have an issue. Over 25 dives on it, in regions ranging from New England, to Seattle, to Utila. The functionality has just worked. Final note, Suunto is known for their conservative dive profiles, but I welcome the safety over dive time. You can't go wrong with this, plus at these prices, very much worth it.
Go enjoy the dive and know your information is simply a wrist turn away.
from Las Vegas, Nv on 9/20/2007
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
I like this computer, It was this or the D9 From Suunto and I choose the Vytec because I want my info at a glance, it is easy to read at depth,my other computer is the Atmos Elite, some what the same easyer to work tho and more functions
from Orange, CA on 8/28/2007
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
So far, I have logged almost 100 dives since switching to the Vytec DS with Wireless Transmitter in March (2007). The computer is easy to use and reliable. I have had no issues with connecting the computer to the wireless transmitter and have always had an accurate pressure reading.
from Raleigh, NC on 7/18/2007
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
Easy to use to 3 gas switching on my technical dives off the coast of NC. Also use it in my cave dives. Buttons are much easier to use that the water-contact type of Uwatecs. Also a big plus because the display and buttons are the same as my Vyper that I use for recreational diving. Easy to use electronic log book is a plus also.
Comments about Aqualung Suunto "Vytec DS" Hoseless Wrist Air/Nitrox Computer with Transmitter:
Love this computer, I could save up to three Nitrox
mixes to swicth on the fly. Easy to use also.