My old dive watch vs. the new computer always on my wrist has me thinking
I started out in the 90s with just a watch and printed tables to plan my dives. You had to really know your numbers and keep a close eye on the time. These days, my dive computer does all the thinking for me, which is great for safety but feels kind of distant. I catch myself just staring at the screen instead of feeling the dive in my bones like I used to. Last job, the computer flashed a warning for a deco stop I hadn't planned for, and it threw off my whole rhythm. It makes me wonder if the new guys even learn how to use the tables anymore. I'm not against progress, but I'm curious if we're trading some real know-how for convenience. How do you all balance the old skills with the new gear?