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A Look into Suunto’s Complete Range of Dive Computers

A Look into Suunto’s Complete Range of Dive Computers

Written by Noreen
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Published on January 27, 2010

Innovators and pioneers of the first marine compass, Suunto is the leading name in the Scuba Diving industry for wrist dive computers. They paved the way for the next generation wrist-top computers and continue to excel in the field of sports instruments with their range of products.

Here’s a look at the complete range of Suunto Dive Computers starting from the base model right up to their high-end dive computers-

Suunto Gekko

One of Suunto’s base models by no means is this dive computer lacking in essential functions. Both air and nitrox compatible the easy-to-use push buttons and a straightforward menu structure make Suunto Gekko simple to operate.

Features:

Suunto Gekko
  • air and nitrox modes
  • 50 hours of dive profile memory and logbook data
  • includes the dive start time, date, dive time, maximum depth attained and the temperature at maximum depth
  • keeps track of up to 999 dives and 999 dive hours, as well as the maximum depth ever reached.
  • displays both ascent rate and available no-decompression time
  • visual and audible alarms
  • phosphorescent display that can be charged with a dive torch
  • user-replaceable battery
  • can be worn as a wrist unit, or mounted in Suunto’s Combo consoles

On the downside:

  • It lacks PC interface interoperability and simulation features

Suunto Vyper

This three in one model is has Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes offering everything a diver could possibly need for diving professionally and for technical diving.

Suunto Vyper

Features:

  • complete decompression stop data for diving with standard air or nitrox mixes.
  • can also be used as a depth gauge and timer with profile memory
    specially designed PC interface
  • visual and audible alarms
  • user-controllable alarms for maximum depth and dive time
  • automatic safety stop countdown
  • electroluminescent display
  • user-replaceable battery

Suunto Vyper 2‘s added features include

  • Electronic Compass
  • pre dive planning/profiling
  • 80 hours of dive time storage
  • 240 hours of dive logs

Suunto Cobra

This sleek design Suunto Cobra is an advanced air-integrated console dive computer with versatile features and easy usability. With Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes, the Cobra you can view, compare, and analyze your diving performance through a specially designed PC interface.

Suunto Cobra

Features:

  • Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes
  • measures essential information such as depth, time and temperature
  • measures the tank pressure and calculates your dive time left with the current air consumption
  • PC interface
  • advanced algorithm for tracking both dissolved and free gas in your blood and tissues
  • electro-luminescent backlight
  • adjustable maximum depth and dive time alarm
  • lifetime history memory and a 36-hour logbook with a dive profile memory up to 100 hours

Suunto Cobra 2 added features include:

  • electronic compass
  • graphs your dive profile with an easy-to-read matrix display
  • simplified four-button operation

Suunto Cobra 3 added features include:

  • Electronic 3D compass (user-adjustable time out)
  • Matrix display
  • 2 gas switching
  • Optional Deep Stops
  • Altitude adjustment 0-3000 m (0-10000 ft)

Suunto Vytec DS

The Suunto Vytec DS is an advanced dive computer designed for demanding divers. It is one of the most feature-rich and versatile dive computers available.

Suunto Vytec DS

Features:

  • 3 operating modes- Air, Nitrox and Gauge
  • gas-switching functionality (3 mixes 21-99%)
  • optional wireless tank pressure transmitter
  • Suunto RGBM deep stop algorithm for increased decompression options
  • extensive memory and logbook functions
  • specially designed PC interface
  • multi-step ascent rate indicator
  • Built-in dive simulator
  • audible alarms (including maximum depth alarm)
  • user-replaceable battery