Gear / Gauges and Computers

With a full load of high-end features and a bright oled display, the cobalt is outstanding overall.

10 Simple Strategies for Making the Best Purchase Possible1. Start at Your Local PADI Dive ShopThis is where to find the most trusted advice. Well-trained staff will know the local environment and can also advise on what you’ll need for travel. And there’s no substitute for getting fitted by an expert. 2. Look at What Your Instructor is Using

Maximum enjoyment. That’s what we’re all looking for when we dive. And our equipment plays a huge part in that equation. A warmer wetsuit, a better-fitting mask, an easier-breathing reg, a more user-friendly computer — all of these things will contribute to your ultimate underwater joy. That’s why we’ve gathered 167 of the newest, most innovative and downright coolest products for 2011, and poured them into 72 gear-packed pages. Because we know what a big difference new gear can make to your scuba experience — and we’re here to help you do it right.

The Leonardo keeps things elegantly simple for divers looking for a single-gas nitrox computer. A well-designed display is effortless to read, and is complemented by user-friendly functions such as an adjustable conservatism factor, PO settings and bright backlighting. CONTACT cressi.com