Compass

[Jaymeany]

Are there any really good compasses out there or is a compass just a compass? I am getting the Tusa SCA-343 Console but I didn't know if there was a better compass. Just a question thanks.

[DivingsInMyBlood]

I too wouldnt mind watching this thread a bit to find out more about compasses.

[Jaymeany]

Oh yeah forgot a question. Would any jewelry get in the way of teh readings. If so what metals?

[thor]

I will start and I am sure others will agree.

Suunto Sk-7. the only real choice

[ScubaToys Larry]

I use the aeris... I've used the Tusa, and the suunto's... I found my way back with all of them. I don't find that much difference. To me - it's just a compass, and in reality, I hardly ever use the thing other than to get a general idea of where to go. If I'm diving the west wall of cayman - it's nice to know which way is east. And I never miss... but it's kinda' a big island!

[Xspect]

is the console better than the wrist ?

[ScubaToys Larry]

I prefer consoles over all to wrist... for computers, and compasses... Unless I use my air integrated wrist.. that's pretty cool - but sometimes, even then, I put it on a retractor.

I just can't stand things on my wrist. Gets camera lanyards hung up... gets stuck when taking on and off wetsuits, gets scratched up if I'm reaching into a rock to tickle out a fish for a shot.... Just don't like wrist stuff period.

[NitroWill]

Originally Posted by Xspect

is the console better than the wrist ?

It is all personal preference..Theres people that swear by both ways..Best thing to do is try each way out for a couple dives and see which you like better - thats the only true way for you to know

[Centerius]

I prefer the Suunto SK-7 with DeepSeaSupply bungee mount.

[Phestr]

I use the compass on the Oceanic Swiv. I agree with Larry, a compass is a compass, as long as it works. As for placement, most of my crew prefer the console or retractor mount, as it's not something you will use constantly on most dives. None of us ever dive without it, though.