SLJ
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Yes, the field from the motor totally screws a compass up.
SLJ
SLJ
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Conor once bubbled...
Hi all,
as I treat at the end of my AOW I took the DPV specialty, which I admit was great fun (am I the only one who found themselves humming James bond themes into my reg ?).
tinman once bubbled...
UP & others can you comment on this?! I can't imagine connecting mission critical gear to anything but ME! On the SPG or arms. What have other DPV users done to address this issue....
Same idea a second computer.Uncle Pug once bubbled...
Two possible solutions:
1. a small wedge shape under the Stinger to hold in at an angle facing back toward me somewhat.
2. a second depth/timer on the left wrist for use while scootering. I am thinking that a Suunto D3 would be perfect for this as I want to carry a backup depth/timer anyway. I do have a Casio Aqualand I could use but the depth gauge window is just too small.
You would not be able to accurately read your compass in this position on most DPVs. You would have to remove your hand from the trigger, to keep the compass level, and unless you are linked to the DPV as UP suggests, you'll need to stop, stay buoyant, take a reading, then continue to make this work. But you would benefit from the shroud mounting.SLJ once bubbled...
I agree with UP. I have the same basic setup with compass on left and uwatec BT on right with it up near my elbow so I can see it better and not have to stop to do so. The window on the uwatec is pretty big and easy to see with it rotated slightly inward. This way I can scooter with light in the left hand to see the BT/depth guage on the right and then switch the light to right while keeping my finger on the trigger and be able to use my compass, control buoyancy, etc... with my left hand.
No it doesn't. Have you tried it?SLJ once bubbled...
Yes, the field from the motor totally screws a compass up.
SLJ
SLJ once bubbled...
"No it doesn't. Have you tried it?"
Yes, I have tried it. Take your compass out to your scooter and put it near the motor. It will not read the same. When we survey we NEVER take readings with the compass near the scooter motor.
SLJ
DiverBuoy once bubbled...
Or dive like me with 2 computers. And as for mission critical - many DPV owners do it this way. Of course if you have a hose based computer it won't work - but if that's all you own, you can mount a compass on the shroud.
tinman once bubbled...
Do you have the DPV computer/compass configured for quick release so it is with you in instances where the DPV is being ditched due to malfunction or placed for later recovery during a wreck reconnoiter?