More and more dive operators are making them mandatory. Some even include a wrist dive computer as part of the gear provided to their customers. This is especially true for live-aboard dive boat operations.
Of course that only makes sense for these dive your brains out deals. Youre doing a ton of diving, spending serious time underwater, and a computer not only makes it easier, but helps avoid compromising safety.
And dont misunderstand, live-aboards are great. It doesnt get much better than five or so dives a day, and merely rolling out of bed to get to the site. Put that together with great food, pristine reefs off the beaten path, & falling asleep under the stars, and its a super vacation recipe.
Aside from their obvious usefulness in the live-aboard world, dive computers make sense for most all diving situations. In fact, anyone serious about the sport shouldnt make another dive without one. From maximizing bottom time to calculating complex dive plans without compromising safety, these wrist computers are invaluable.
Even the dive operators who dont make them mandatory, will separate the computer divers from the non-computer divers,...