Suunto SK7 compass...wrist or retractor?

[O'Malley]

I dive a Uwatec SmartCom and while I'm happy with the computer, I've found it awkward to navigate the compass accurately. I've read a lot of positive feedback on the Suunto SK7...and I agree, the degree of tilt secondary to the increased compass depth is impressive. Question is...SK7 wrist-mounted or on retractor? Over the next 2 months I will be going for my AOW and Rescue certifications, so...I want to navigate accurately with minimal effort yet I want to remain streamlined...thanks

 

[Hoosier]

If you plan to do a lot of navigation, get the "Wrist" one... It is the most common one and works very well.... I am doing the scientifc diving that requires a lot of searching, marking, and measuring projects. I can say that SK-7 is the best.

 

[teknitroxdiver]

I have mine wrist mounted, the way to go.

 

[Mo2vation]

Its close, its there, and its one less thing dangling from your rig. Resist the urge to pin stuff on and hang stuff off of you like a Christmas Tree.

And even if someone else is leading the dive you can glance down from time to time and get an idea of where you came from and how to get back.

Check out Tobin's SK7 mounting thingie - LOVE IT.

---
Ken

 

[teknitroxdiver]

Yeah...forgot to mention Tobin's mount...that's what I'm using too and it's awesome

 

[slingshot]

While I also like wrist mounting (for my old Ikelite pro compass), to answer the first question, there are retractor options for the SK7 if that's how you choose to go. One prior thread is at: http://www.scubaboard.com/archive/index.php/t-64606.html

 

[slingshot]

Just took a look at Tobin's compass boot. Pretty nifty looking.

 

[teknitroxdiver]

For some more pics check out the Equipment gallery on this website...I put up a few pics of it, including one where I had to cut the compass out of the old console...

 

[O'Malley]

...thanks for all the feedback; the Tobin mount is ideal...details read that bungee remains flexible at low temperatures...anyone know of the flexibilty at 40-50 degrees?

 

[crpntr133]

No prob at 40 to 50. I too will say that it is the cats meow.