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I'll think you'll find the computer moves up your list pretty quickly -- especially if you are going anywhere with multiple dives in a day. As with everything, you can rent a computer, but....
Having the compass as part of your console will add bulk to the standard two-gauge console. Also, many people like having a wrist compass or compass/slate combination. the beneift of a non-console compass is the ability to full extend your arms to hold the compass level. With the right house length you can also do that from a console.
I have my compass as part of a two-gauage console and I can work it from there, but might change it up.
Nothing is absolute, you can dive without a compass and in many situations be just fine. But with nearly everything in diving, when you need something, you typically really NEED it, so not having it can be very bad.
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Tom
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