The Suunto Stinger Dive Computer, thirty years ago, who would have thought that a diver could wear a full decompression computer on their wrist? Leave it to Suunto to give us that kind of small electronic miracle.
It’s hard to believe that a company that got its start by making compasses in the 1930s makes the most advanced dive computers available today. But the Suunto Stinger dive computer is proof that no one does dive computers better than Suunto.
The Suunto Stinger dive computer is about twice the size of the average wrist watch, but it offers an unbelievable array of features.
Too many dive computers simply track your depths and time and leave it at that. When you re-enter the water, you’ll see your new maximum dive time change depending on your depth.
In my opinion, these dive computers encourage lazy divers to neglect proper dive planning. The Sunnto Stinger dive computer doesn’t have this weakness. This dive computer has a built-in dive planning function to help you plan repetitive dives.
Just because your dive computer has decompression dive capabilities doesn’t mean you should use them if you aren’t properly trained.
Suunto Stinger Dive Computer Features
Built-in dive planning functions aren’t the only feature the Suunto Stinger has. Are you an air diver? The Suunto Stinger will track your downtime and let you know if you go into decompression.
It will even tell you what depth you need to stop at and how long you need to stay there.
Are you a Nitrox diver? No problem. The Suunto Stinger will track Nitrox mixes from 21 to 50%. You can even program your maximum PO2 (from 1.2 to 1.6 bar) and the Stinger will signal you with visual and audible alarms if you reach your maximum PO2 level.
This dive computer even has features to help high altitude divers. You can set the Suunto Stinger to track dives done at up to 10,000 feet (3,000m) above sea level.
This dive computer comes in the standard stainless steel model or the high-end titanium model. Not only is titanium incredibly corrosion resistant, it’s also a lot lighter than steel. The difference in weight is huge. When you dive with the titanium Suunto Stinger it feels like you’re wearing an ordinary wristwatch.
Of course, Suunto hasn’t forgotten the basics when they made this sophisticated piece of equipment. This dive computer can also act as a log book by storing your dives until you can download them to your computer. Once on your computer, you can post (brag) about your dives on the Suunto forums. It’s not just a dive computer, it’s a lifestyle!
Suunto has long been known for making incredible diving electronics, but they’ve really outdone themselves with the Suunto Stinger. Its list of features is impressive and it can adapt to any diving situation. Whether you’re diving air, Nitrox or you’re freediving; the Suunto Stinger will keep track of all of your important statistics.
I’ve barely scratched the surface of what this computer can do. Head down to your local dive shop and check one out.
This could be the last dive computer you ever buy.