Gauges and Computers

Accurate information underwater matters. Dive computers, pressure gauges, and compasses help you manage depth, time, gas, and direction so you can dive safely and confidently. At Nanaimo Dive Outfitters, we carry reliable instruments for recreational, technical, and cold-water diving, and we help you choose the setup that fits how you dive now and where you want to go next.

Dive computers

We stock dive computers from manufacturers known for reliability, clarity, and strong support in cold-water environments.

Shearwater dive computers

Shearwater computers are trusted by recreational, technical, and professional divers worldwide. They are intuitive, easy to read in low visibility, and designed to grow with your training.

Models we carry include:

• • Shearwater Peregrine – A powerful, easy-to-use recreational computer with a bright color screen and straightforward menus.
  • Shearwater Perdix – A highly capable computer used by advanced recreational and technical divers, compatible with air integration.
  • Shearwater Teric – A compact, watch-style computer with full technical capability and air integration support.
  • Shearwater NERD – A heads-up display computer designed for technical and rebreather divers who want constant data visibility.

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Oceanic and Suunto dive computers

We also carry Oceanic and Suunto dive computers that offer dependable performance, clear displays, and proven reliability for both cold-water diving around Vancouver Island and warm-water travel.

Oceanic dive computers we carry include:

• • Oceanic Geo 4.0 – Compact wrist computer with Nitrox support, Bluetooth connectivity, and a clean, easy-to-read display.
  • Oceanic Veo 4.0 – Simple, reliable wrist computer that’s great for recreational divers and supports multiple gases.
  • Oceanic Pro Plus X – Large, console-mounted, air-integrated computer built for maximum readability and straightforward use.

Suunto dive computers we carry include:

• • Suunto Zoop Novo – A proven entry-level computer that’s tough, easy to use, and ideal for local diving.
  • Suunto Vyper Novo – Adds more features and flexibility over the Zoop, including multiple gas support.
  • Suunto D5 – Watch-style computer with a color display, rechargeable battery, and optional wireless air integration.
  • Suunto Ocean – A premium watch-style dive computer designed for divers who want a high-end daily-wear watch with strong dive features, modern display, and travel-friendly functionality.

Available styles include wrist-mounted computers, console-mounted computers, and air-integrated options. If you tell us where you dive most (Nanaimo shore diving, charters, travel, or technical training), we can recommend a setup that makes sense now and still works as you progress.

Air-integrated dive computers

Air-integrated computers allow you to monitor tank pressure directly on your computer screen. These systems use either a hose connection or a wireless transmitter mounted on your first stage.

Benefits of air integration include:

• • Real-time tank pressure readings
  • Remaining gas time calculations
  • Cleaner hose routing with wireless transmitters
  • Easy monitoring during ascents and safety stops

We sell compatible wireless transmitters and help pair them properly with your computer.

Pressure gauges (SPGs)

A pressure gauge is still a simple, reliable way to track remaining gas. Many technical divers and cold-water divers prefer an SPG for redundancy or as part of a streamlined setup.

We carry:

• • Brass-and-glass SPGs
  • Compact and full-size options
  • SPGs suitable for single tanks, doubles, stage bottles, and sidemount

Our team can help configure SPGs for backmount, sidemount, or stage use.

Compasses and navigation tools

Good navigation builds confidence underwater. We carry wrist-mounted and console-mounted compasses that are easy to read in low visibility and work well with dry gloves.

Whether you’re learning basic navigation or refining technical skills, we’ll help you choose a compass that stays stable and readable throughout the dive.

Battery replacements and service

We offer battery replacement services for many dive computers and transmitters. Proper battery changes help protect seals and prevent flooding.

We can also assist with:

• • Transmitter pairing and setup
  • Firmware updates
  • Basic troubleshooting and configuration