Do you dive with a compass?

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