Michael J. Blitch wrote

> The old PADI tables (more rectangular vs the current square card)
> actually did hive decompression stops and times on the table. But they
> were nothing more than a duplicate of the NAVY tables. Several
> equipment outlets (Trident maybe) have NAVY tables in both the hard
> plastic card version as well as foldable versions. Try getting the
> foldable version and leaving it in your BC pocket.

Sounds like good advice except for one small matter. My BC doesn't have a
pocket. In fact, my BC, doesn't have a BC. I use a plate and wings. This
entire discussion reminds me of one of several reasons why I live my
computer. It does decompression just fine and, if it failes, the backup
does the job just as well. When I converted to DIR and got nitrox certified
around the same time, I purchased all new equipment. I have always
preferred a console to a wrist mounted computer, so went non DIR by
purchasing an Oceanic Data Plus in a console. I should have known better.
Later, I purchased a wrist mounted Genesis version of the same computer.
When I get around to shortening the hose on the console, it will provide
very little additional drag. Since I have it, I'll keep it as backup when I
use my wrist mounted computer or as a primary when I'm doing things with my
hands I'd rather my computer didn't participate in (lobstering). Backup
isn't a bad idea when it adds no complications, particularly when it's
already paid for.

Lee