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[Keith.M]

Photos as per request: I use an adjustable loop on wrist part as I use with various thickness suits/drysuits.

Thank you for uploading that. I like it and will be giving this a try. I have two SK7s on DSS bungee mounts. I think I will go and set one up now

 

[buddhasummer]

This method looks amazing, I'm going to try it out this weekend.
When you dive it this way with a drysuit, does it interfere with your wrist ring system? I don't have dry gloves but my drysuit has ZipSeals so I'm thinking the rear bungee might go across the hard plastic of the ring and not be quite as stable. I guess you could wear it right at the base of the hand .i.e. in front of the Zipseal ring - what do you do?

I too have drygloves and it does not interfere with the rings, no problems at all as the bungee sits at the base of your palm and the rings sit lower.

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Thank you for uploading that. I like it and will be giving this a try. I have two SK7s on DSS bungee mounts. I think I will go and set one up now

Cool, glad to have been of help. I really don't understand why this meathod is not more common I think it's much better than wrist mount, but each to their own, whatever works best for the individual. Just make sure you lace it up using the same holes I've used as it orients the compass on a slight angle to compensate for hand position, I tried several different ways before settling on this way.

 

[stuartv]

I have owned both and I personally find the Suunto SK7 to be superior. Nothing wrong with the DGX product, but I prefer the SK7 and I do not consider the DGX to be the "same thing".

I'm not trying to dispute you. I have not had the SK7, so I made my purchase decision just based on specs and pictures. Having had them both, can you elaborate on the details of what you find to be superior about the SK7?

 

[JohnnyC]

Unless you want to spend less money and get the same thing from DGX for less.

$59 for the Pro model, which comes with a bungee mount.

https://www.divegearexpress.com/compass

What is it with you and dispensing totally unqualified advice? They are most definitely NOT the same thing.

Since you admittedly have no experience with both, why would you even think that your opinion was valid, let alone reasonable enough to make a recommendation?

 

[decompression]

I'm not trying to dispute you. I have not had the SK7, so I made my purchase decision just based on specs and pictures. Having had them both, can you elaborate on the details of what you find to be superior about the SK7?

Stuart, for a very long time the sk7 has been the gold standard for compasses in that it is taller and more forgiving (tilt angle) and a larger sight window. It's more expensive but far easier to see in low light and or cramped surroundings.

Granted, the DGX deluxe pro is closer to the SK7 than most others.


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[buddhasummer]

The DGX knock off mount doesn't have the same holes either so lacing options are more limited too.

 

[Macan]

The Suunto SK7, SK8 and DGX compasses are INDIRECT reading compasses. This means that you have to use your other hand to turn the bezel to align the magnetic arrow to the index markers in order to read off your bearing of travel. This requires a two hand operation.


The Suunto SK6 is a Direct reading compass. The magnetic arrow always points to the bearing of travel (i.e. Where the Lubber line is pointed). No need for the other hand to turn the bezel. One hand operation.


It is so much easier to use a Direct reading compass.

 

[waterduck]

The Suunto SK7, SK8 and DGX compasses are INDIRECT reading compasses. This means that you have to use your other hand to turn the bezel to align the magnetic arrow to the index markers in order to read off your bearing of travel. This requires a two hand operation.


The Suunto SK6 is a Direct reading compass. The magnetic arrow always points to the bearing of travel (i.e. Where the Lubber line is pointed). No need for the other hand to turn the bezel. One hand operation.


It is so much easier to use a Direct reading compass.

Not that it matters now as I already ordered the SK-8 but I did find your information regarding indirect read and direct read interesting enough to look up the SK-6.I find that it is no longer listed on the Sunnto website,not sure if it is even available anymore.The SK-8 does look much bigger in the pictures and the bearing numbers look like they stand out much larger making it a better deal for my old eyes.My SK-8 is do to be here Friday and my DSS wrist mount and bungee about the same time,then all I'll need is water and some place to go.

 

[stuartv]

Stuart, for a very long time the sk7 has been the gold standard for compasses in that it is taller and more forgiving (tilt angle) and a larger sight window. It's more expensive but far easier to see in low light and or cramped surroundings.

Granted, the DGX deluxe pro is closer to the SK7 than most others.

My apologies for stating that they are the same. I thought they were both spec'ed at 30 degree tilt. It is obvious that they are both tall. If they both actually have the same allowance for tilt, then I would think shorter would actually be better. But, a larger sight window is certainly another factor to consider.

Thank you for the info and setting me straight.

 

[elgoog]

This requires a two hand operation.

I have the DGX Pro and it's definitely 2 hands required. If the compass is on my left wrist/forearm, there's no way I can turn the bezel with just my right hand. I have to slip the compass down into my left hand, make the bezel adjustment with my right and then pull it back up my arm.
This is another reason I'm looking forward to trying buddhasummer's mounting method - it'll be a lot simpler to roll it into my right palm (at least that's what I think will happen).

In general, are the bezel rings usually this stiff and sticky or are there some where you can move the bezel with the compass still in the "standard" position? I don't know if it's just the one I have, specific to the DGX Pro or all indirect read compasses.