Many divers take compasses for granted, considering them just an accessory to an overall dive gauge console system. Trying to navigate with a poorly designed or improperly functioning compass can be one of diving's more frustrating events. The SK-8 has set a new standard for dive compasses. The superior SK-8 features an exceptional tilt potential of +/- 30° degrees, which is 2-3 times larger than in conventional diving compasses. SK-8, the latest edition of Suunto's leading dive compasses, delivers even better underwater performance with faster stabilization and enhanced readability. The instrument can be used over a wider area of the globe thanks to an upgraded magnet. The SK-8 Compass has easy-to-read numerals on a phosphorescent compass card, and a large side-reading window for gun-sight accurate navigation. The firm-grip rotating bezel with a ratchet at every 5° degree is especially designed to prevent sand-and-dirt contamination, thus allowing smooth turning in all conditions. The compass bezel has compass headings in 30° degrees numbered increments and indicator marks for every 5° degrees. Bezel has twin heading indicators for alignment of compass course and a lubber line across the compass face. The compass is liquid filled for a quick and responsive movement. Navigation was never easier with this handy retractor mount compass module. Retractor is equipped with two choices of mounting clips that easily attach to your BCD. You can attach the compass to BCD with the included plastic quick release snap clip with stainless steel split key ring. The quick disconnect fitting allowing you to remove compass from BCD after the dive for safe storage. When you need to take a compass heading simply pull the self-retracting cable to desired length and when finished it will automatically retract the cable for you. Compass comes with an owner's guide.
A**R
Makes navigation a dream!
My husband has had one for years, but I kept using my old wrist-mounted compass....that was until I loaned my wrist-mount to a student and grabbed hubby's! This compass is GOLD! For serious...I can never go back. He bought me one for my birthday a few weeks ago (YES!), and I've used it on six dives already. It makes teaching nav a dream...and, honestly...makes navigating so amazing! I cannot wait to use it on aa night dive.
D**E
Easy to use
Very easy to read and the retractor is really nice. Easier to read than a wrist compass it’s a little speedy but very easy use.
S**G
Good Compass, but not as good as older version.
Great compass, but the older version was better. This version, does not come with an attachment hook. My main dislike, is that the older version came with a stainless steel retractable lanyard. This one has a nylon or polyester line. My old one has lasted for years, but I'm not sure how long this lanyard will last.
F**D
Fantastic dive compass
Fantastic dive compass. I normally wear prescription glasses but don't use anything special with my mask while diving. This compass is easily usable and the larger side bezel view is exactly what I was looking for.
R**S
Great compass
Compass works great,easy to navigate with underwater
T**M
Best compass ever
SK7 model is absolutely the best compass I've ever used. Attaches to any ring on BCD, highly visible, with great range of tilt. Finding your way back to the descent line is no problem with this compass. Recommend.
S**A
Suunto SK7 Compass
Awesome compass, very easy to read side window and the numbers are magnified so you can see them very easily compared to another compass that I had that you had to squint and still could not determine the exact heading. The retractor and the clip work well also, I would recommend the Suunto SK7 Retractable compass to anyone looking for a compass.
D**M
Compass for diving.
Very reliable instrument. I used it for underwater navigation for the last two months and was very happy with its performance. Allows for a great deal of tilt with an outstanding stability and accuracy. Takes you where you want to go if you know where it is. Convenient to hold. Very easy to stay on course when you swim at moderate depths reading your headings through the backside window. Does not glow too bright, but for daylight diving works just excellently. The price is a bit steep, yet this compass is well worth it.
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