Suunto
Stinger is a highly sophisticated multi-level dive computer,
in every sense of the word. It monitors and reports vital information
such as your dive time, current depth, maximum depth, no-decompression
time and ascent time.
Suunto Stinger implements
a Suunto-specific ceiling and floor feature. The decompression
floor is the deepest point at which the ascent time will not
increase. The decompression ceiling is the shallowest depth
to which you should ascend. These depths provide the range where
the diver utilizes the decompression stop most efficiently.
Suunto Stinger uses the Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model
(RGBM) for decompression calculations.
Suunto Stinger offers
two patented customizable displays giving you the freedom to
choose what information is displayed during each dive. When
underwater, the display can be replaced with other displays
for the duration of 5 seconds with a push of a button.
You can adjust Suunto
Stinger for diving at altitudes up to 3000 m (10000 ft), and
a personal level of conservatism can be added if desired. It
enables you to set dive time and maximum depth alarms before
your dive. The clear electro-luminescent backlight is activated
automatically when dive alarms are given, making the dive parameters
clearly visible and legible. The system is highly energy-efficient
with only minimal power consumption. The built-in dive planning
function helps you plan your next dive by showing you the no-decompression
time data for different depths.
In the Nitrox mode,
you can program Suunto Stinger for nitrox mixtures of 21% to
50% oxygen in 1% increments. You can also adjust it for oxygen
partial pressure from 1.2 bar to 1.6 bar in 0.1-unit increments.Suunto
Stinger gives both visual and audible alarms when the limit
for oxygen partial pressure, CNS or OTU values are exceeded.
For freediving enthusiasts,
Suunto Stinger introduces a 1-second precision timer with selectable
2, 4, 10, 20, 30 or 60-second profile memory-sampling rates.
After 5 minutes of continuous diving in the Free mode, it automatically
switches to Gauge mode. In both the Free and Gauge mode you
can use a run-time timer. This makes Suunto Stinger also ideal
for technical and military diving.
In the Air and Nitrox
modes, you get a 36-diving hour profile memory with a default
20-second sampling rate setting. You can adjust the sampling
rate to 10, 30 or 60 seconds through the PC interface. You can
view the profile memory and long-term history data on the Suunto
Stinger display.
Suunto Stinger incorporates
complete calendar clock functions, dual time, daily alarm and
a stopwatch with elapsed time and split time measurement. If
you disable all the dive modes, you can use it as a traditional
dive watch.
The casing is all
stainless steel and the display is scratch-resistant mineral
glass. The triple o-ring pushbuttons and its monocase design
without a separate rear cover make Suunto Stinger virtually
leakproof. The pressure rating is 20 ATM (200 m/660 ft).
Suunto Stinger comes
with a durable, gray elastomer strap, or optionally a solid
stainless steel bracelet with polished center-links. The bezel
color is silver. The top-of-the-line model is Suunto Stinger
Titanium, with a solid titanium housing and bracelet.
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