Do you dive with a compass?

[GP]

I have a Suunto SK-7 on my console. It's a good idea to use one in unfamiliar territory.

 

[Uncle Pug]

Originally posted by GP
I have a Suunto SK-7 on my console. It's a good idea to use one in unfamiliar territory.

And like using Radar on a clear day....
Using the compass in familiar territory is a good idea too..

 

[Greg G.]

Yes, I do have one and use it every dive. Mounted in the console. First thing I do before descending is get a compass bearing on the direction to shore.

Originally posted by Murdock325
Just wondering how many people here dive with a compass, or if it's all that necessary. If you do dive with one, is it wrist or console mounted and do you use it very often?

 

[Dee]

Always. No matter where I'm diving, I use the compass. It's a no-brainer in low vis and working with classes. On vacation, say in Cozumel, I take a heading on the shore line. Currents and conditions can change, and it's easy to get confused. I always know how to get back 'home'.

Mine is at the end of my computer.

 

[Jonathan]

Always - I have a suunto (wrist mount type) attached to my BC, except when I have to lend it to an instructor that forgets his.

The last time I lent it to an instructor it did not help him though - fortunately my radar was better and I found the site without my compass!! So to add to it discussion - and do you know how to use it?!

Jonathan

 

[dc4bs]

Yep. Mounted on the console so I can't ever forget it.

Diving the NJ shore you can prety much count on low vis...

20 foot vis is considered unbelievably amazing by some of the guys I dive with. Usualy it's somewhere between 2 to 15 feet.

On rare occations it's the "feel around for your buddy game".

"Hey, those aren't pillows!"
-- Planes, Trains & Automobiles

 

[Triton]

I have a Suunto which is mounted on the console and I use it on every dive.

Most of my dives are from shore and I just want to make sure I make it back to the sandy beach. It's too easy to get turned around.

 

[JoelW]

I have an Aeris on my left wrist. It goes every time.

JoelW

 

[large_diver]

Suunto SK7 on left wrist. Replaced cheesy Suunto band with bungy loops. Great compass.

I take it on every dive.

 

[tombiowami]

Always, left wrist as noted above, Suunto sk6, a little smaller than the sk7.

I am hideous at navigation so try to get a little in every dive.


Tommy