Suunto  SK8 Retractable Compass
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Key Features

  • Auto retractable compass design
  • Northern Hemisphere Zone 1/NH Compass
  • Tilt Potential of +/- 30°
  • Gun sight accurate navigation
  • Upgraded Magnet & Fast Stabilization
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great compass

By b

great stand alone, you need to pull it seperate from other instruments. I lost my first one; bought a second. expensive for a compass, but worth it. settels fast, glows with only a fast burst from a dive light, numbers easy to read. Very intuitive.

 

Great Compass

By Byron B.

Great compass. Used it first time at Athens Scuba Park with less than 10 ft of visibility. Hit my target every time. Stable and easy to read. I would highly recommend this.

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-7 has set a new standard for dive compasses. The superior SK-7 features an exceptional tilt potential of +/- 30°, which is 2-3 times larger than in conventional diving compasses. The SK-7 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° is especially designed to prevent sand-and-dirt contamination, thus allowing smooth turning in all conditions. The compass bezel has compass headings in 30° numbered increments and indicator marks for every 5°. 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.

Please note: The compass Leisure Pro sells is calibrated for Zone 1/NH (Northern Hemisphere)

This product can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

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Suunto SK8 Retractable Compass Features

  • SK8 Retractable Compass:
  • Latest Edition of Suunto's Leading Dive Compasses:
  • Delivers Even Better Underwater Performance
  • Faster Stabilization & Enhanced Readability
  • Instrument Can-Be-Used-Over Wider
  • Area of Globe Thanks to Upgraded Magnet
  • Complete w/Rubber Boot and Retractor
  • Attaches to BCD
  • Eliminates Wrist Mount
  • Auto Retracts when Tension Released
  • Mounting Connector Included: Quick-Disconnect Clip w/Key Ring
  • Tilt Potential of +/- 30°
  • Tilt is 2 to 3 Times Better than Conventional Compasses
  • Phosphorescent Compass Card for Easy-Reading In-Low-Light Conditions
  • Large Side-Reading Window
  • Gun-Sight Accurate Navigation
  • Northern Hemisphere Zone 1/NH Compass
  • Designed for Excellent Navigation
  • 360° Ratchet Bezel
  • Compass Headings in 30 Degree Numbered Increments
  • Indicator Marks for Every 5°
  • Lubber Line
  • Liquid Filled Compass
  • Durable Rubber Retractor Mount Boot
  • Owner's Guide

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Shopper  Is this compass oil filled?
JOE S  This is liquid filled.
Jeannie B  I am not sure if it is oil, but it does have some type of solution that helps the compass float inside the housing. I have been very happy with this compass.
Shopper  what zone does the sk8 work in?
Stephen W B  What do you mean by 'Zone'. Geographically, It is balanced for use in the Northern Hemisphere (although a Southern Hemisphere model is available). Operationally, it is liquid (oil) filled which provides dampening and tilt compensation allowing the compass to be read while inclined up to +/- 18deg from level. Thermally, it can be used in sub-zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures with an operating. temperature range of -22degF to 140degF. The only other 'zone' you might mean would be 'depth-rating', but that I do not know. However, its probably deeper than you'd want to go!
JOE S  it works in the water or on land. it works on its own, in a wrist strap or bungee, or in a combo with a gauge or computer.
Hugo B  Is it possible for you to get a Suunto Compass calibrated for southern Hemisphere, I live in Argentina and I mainly dive the southern seas of Argentina including Brazil?
KEVIN F  We do not have this compass available in any calibration. However, you can order an Oceanic for Southern Hemisphere. http://www.leisurepro.com/p-ocnswcms/oceanic-swiv-compass-module-southern-hemisphere
Hugo B  Hi Kevin! Thanks for your reply, well noted. Do you have the same but wrist type or retractable type? Or in other brand but for Southern Hemisphere? Awaiting for your kind reply. Thanks!
Shopper  The listing title says this is the SK8, but the body and URL list SK7...which model is this?
CHRISTOPHER R  I believe this is the SK8 compass as I had the original SK7 for many years. I can't be sure as there are no markings on the compass itself but it is a different compass and retractor than my older SK7. This basically looks like an updated version of the SK7 so I am assuming it is the SK8. It's a great compass and I feel confident this one will serve me as well as the last, which I used when I was an instructor and put a rediculous amount of dives on.
KEVIN F  The SK8
Shopper  Does the retractable version come in SH?
WILLIAM F  Don't know what SH is. ???
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