Moving compass from console to wrist?

[Malpaso]

While soloing (first time) today, I realized while monitoring my gauges/compass, working my inflator and towing a flag, it would be nice to have three hands. Instead, I think I need a wrist mounted computer (maybe AI) and to move my compass from the console to my other wrist. The compass change will be less of a cost, so I'll attack that first.

I have an SK7, but I can't find just the wrist band for it. Is one available? Should I consider bungee mounting it?

 

[Scott]

Just go with a Deep Sea Supply bungee mount and be done with it.
https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=47

 

[FM1520]

Compass on the left wrist and computer on the right. SPG is secured to a d-ring on my left hip. This is the DIR set up based on many many experienced divers over the years - they probably came to this setup the same way you did.

 

[windapp]

If you want something quick/cheap, you can run a couple of pieces of surgical tubing through the existing mount where the strap normally goes. it works for me.

 

[Malpaso]

Compass on the left wrist and computer on the right.

Any reason not to do computer left and compass right?

 

[windapp]

I put them both on the right.

 

[lowviz]

Any reason not to do computer left and compass right?

*assuming that you are right-handed* :

DC on right, compass on left NEXT TO your backup DC (or bottom timer) just seems to work best *for me*.

---------- Post added June 16th, 2013 at 03:05 PM ----------

Bungee the compass. The bottom timer strap is a great place to mount your z-knife.

 

[GDI]

If you are soloing then you should have two timing devices (computers and or timers) The compass on left or right is based on a right handed society however I would recommend that you consider this. (Assume right handed as is 90% of the population) The dominate hand (right) will be used more then the other. You can mount the compass and your primary computer on the left wrist put your secondary on the right wrist. (You do need to track both devices mind you). This will tend to keep the bulkier wrist out of cumbersome way when accessing most of your gear. The SPG on your left hip, shoulder etc can be trained to account for the left wrist through muscle memory not to get entangled or caught on something. The amount of time you are checking your SPG is not all that often (you should have a idea of within 50 psi of how much air you have at any time checking the spg only confirms it) Also since most people carry or wear their watch on their left wrist this allows for the fact that you are already conditioned to be checking your time status in what is a already natural movement. Mounting instrumentation in a console simplifies the setting up process but only by a fewer steps. Wrist mounting requires the additional step of strapping a computer and compass to your wrist. As I do you will also find a wrist mounted compass, computer etc is easier and quicker to use. Whether you mount it using bungee or a OEM manufactured strap is up to you. It is best to have something that is depth compensating so the instrument stays secured and in position on your wrist.

 

[FM1520]

its natural to want the computer or bottom timer on the left wrist because most people wear their watch on the left. However, you will probably use your left hand to work the power inflater/dump so you keep an eye on your depth at the same time. Additionally, the flashlight goes on the left hand so you can extend your left hand with light and also see the compass. This is the DIR methodology that GUE and UTD and probably other DIR agencies teach.

 

[Scared Silly]

As said the Deep Sea Supply bungee mount is the way to go.

As for the side discussion on which arm. I put both on my left. Though right handed, I am left eyed dominate. Yeah bassackwards for most. So I like everything on my left. However, I mount my computer on the underside of my wrist and the backside of my wrist. The working of my dump and watching my depth is a nonissue even using my left hand as there is not that much of a change occurring and if their is my ears will be telling me.