No more digital compass for me

[jar546]

Suunto Vyper Air. Great computer, has a digital compass. WILL NO LONGER use it as a primary. Way too sensitive, heading will not stabilize, bearing function goes from right to left without even moving. I stopped and actually stood on the bottom. I think the only time this compass does not move is when it is sitting on a table.

SK7 With retractor now on order.

Any thoughts, opinions?

 

[idocsteve]

Maybe you need to see a doctor for possible involuntary muscle tremors?

 

[jar546]

Maybe I have too much magnetism for digital.

 

[Mr Carcharodon]

Well I have not had good experience with the reliability of retractors. Still as a worst case it will be inexpensive and unreliable. Which beats an expensive an unreliable digital compass. You can switch to a wrist mount down the road if needed.

 

[Scott L]

The Galileo Sol's electronic compass works great...

 

[LouieLouie]

Bungee mounted SK7 is the way to go.

 

[dmoore19]

The compas on my Cobra 3 works just fine.

 

[CPH]

One of the reasons I went to Galileo. My Luna is the best thing since sliced bread.