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Hi guys.

Now, let me preface this with I'm no master navigator, but want a wrist mounted compass as my console's hose simply isn't long enough.

I know I could get the hose extended but the compass is pretty pants and needs to be held almost perfectly level to be any use.

So, with that in mind, what wrist mouted compass do others use/recommend...?
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Suunto SK-7 is a good one. Allows a fair degree of tilt. You can also get a low-profile mount from NikNaks.
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Hi Lazlo

I like the SK-7. Thanks for the post. Do you know if it can be attached to a lanyard or retractable thingy maybe...?
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I use the basic scubapro one that I got from my LDS for about 20-25 quid. Just snip off the rubber straps and add some 3mm bungy loops and it's a great cheap and easy bit of kit to use.
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Suunto SK-7 is a good one. Allows a fair degree of tilt. You can also get a low-profile mount from NikNaks.
Wot he said. SK-7's are dogs plums.
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Another vote for the SK-7
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Hi Lazlo

I like the SK-7. Thanks for the post. Do you know if it can be attached to a lanyard or retractable thingy maybe...?
The standard unit has a strap which can be removed from the mounting. You can then stick a piece of webbing through with a split ring on the end to which you can connect anything you want - like a retractable cord. That's what I used to do, before I got the NikNaks mounting.

Hope that's clear - it's a bit difficult to describe without a picture.
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Hi guys.

Now, let me preface this with I'm no master navigator, but want a wrist mounted compass as my console's hose simply isn't long enough.

I know I could get the hose extended but the compass is pretty pants and needs to be held almost perfectly level to be any use.

So, with that in mind, what wrist mouted compass do others use/recommend...?
Why not save yourself loads of money!
The amount that you actually use a compass in the UK is limited.
What I use is an oil filled Hiking compass (Funnily enough Suunto do one)
Its flat so slips neatly in to a pocket so less clutter I keep mine with my wetnotes so if its low vis I can put it on the white background, you can hold it in frount and below you to enable you to keep it level and true, my first compasss lasted 20 years max depth of about 70m the bevel spring finally rusted out and the replacement cost £8.99 and has been to 60m so depth isn't an issue. Also Its easier to use on the surface.
Couple of things you need to check though Firstly no air bubbles in the oil some do have them. Also find one that is simple and clearly marked.
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A very good point. Here's what George Irvine's wetnotes look like on the WKPP push dives...

http://www.wkpp.org/images/pina_equip/wet_notes_r.jpeg

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