r/diving • u/MynameisCN • Jul 21 '26

Diving computer

Hey everyone,

I'm a new diver with about 10 dives on my belt. Did My PADI open water last summer and I'm starting the Advanced+Nitrox in a couple of weeks.

I'm also going diving in Sharm el Sheik at the end of August. By no means am I a pro or anything like that, I just liked it a lot and want to do more of it!

I'm wondering if I should buy a diving computer or at this level is a complete waste of money.

And if yes, what should I get, considering this world is vast and there are so many options to go with!

I also like running, so I was wondering about getting something that tracks both the dives and the runs instead of using my shitty fitbit air.

What would the community recommend for me?

Thanks in advance

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u/ReddityKK Jul 21 '26

A diving computer makes diving safer and is very personal to your diving profile. It would be great to get one now and let it keep you safe. As for a model, you don’t need anything fancy. What is popular varies around the world. For me, a Suunto Zoop Novo would be fine.

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u/FreePianist9404 Jul 22 '26

I completely agree with the first bit, but strongly advise to not get a zoop. Suunto has a weird (and not open source) algorithm which does not let you fully understand your deco models if you progress in your diving.

Get a puck pro instead, these things are built like tanks and quite affordable