Suunto SK8 Compass Strap Mount
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Suunto SK8 Compass Strap Mount

SKU: SQTSK8SM MFR: SS051086000
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$104.95

Key Features

  • Navigate confidently with the Suunto SK8 compass, offering reliable underwater direction.
  • Enjoy enhanced readability with this scuba compass's luminous dial, even in low light.
  • Durable plastic build ensures this dive compass withstands harsh marine environments easily.
  • Benefit from a +/- 30° tilt, making this compass versatile for various diving positions.
  • Use the rotating bezel to maintain headings; marked in 30° increments for easy navigation.
  • Mount this compass on your wrist for hands-free navigation during any scuba diving adventure.
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Shopper : Can I use the wrist mount with bungee instead of the supplied wrist strap?JOE S : This compass would require a different boot for the bungee straps. Suunto Part Number -SS021118000
Bryan K : Will the end mount fit a cressi mini console pd2?JOE S : This will not fit in other brands consoles. Suunto uses there own consoles and mounts.
Steven A : Will the Suunto SK8 end mount version fit onto my Suunto Cobra? It looks like it should.Mario C : yes it will : )NANCY B : I put it on a zoop, I don’t have a Cobra. You may want to call a Suunto dealer in the US.
graciela b : is this compass prepared to be used in the south hemisphere?Marcos A : Yes, I live and dive in Chile and it works perfectly.susan R : Good question, sadly I gave no answer for you.KAREN I : Yes. The hemisphere you are in should not affect the compass readings. North is still north.
Chris S : would this fit a cobra 3?GEORGE P : I have my Sk8 mounted on a retractor. Sorry I don't have an answer for you.PATRICIA S : I have it in the back of my Viper.

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Review Summary

2021-10-24T08:33:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Compass

The Suunto SK8 is an excellent compass for all diving adventures. Easy to read, compact, and durable. I enjoy my SK8. Highly recommended.

Thomas K.

2021-09-19T08:25:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to read

Great compass. Easy for my old eyes to read.

JOHN G.

2021-07-20T08:30:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly Recommend

I love this compass. It provides a great back up to my dive computer. I really enjoy being able to have the option to either add the wrist strap but I decided to go with the clip that attaches to my BCD. Thank you!

NATALIE G.

2020-09-21T08:31:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid Compass solution

I've used Suunto compasses for years.. worked very well for me as an instructor and for recreational dives. The new Suunto that I received on a retractor is excellent, easy to use, etc. One thing with this particular model of compass... it is a little fragile so it would be wise to carefully pack it for travel and when you rinse it. (don't just "toss" it in the rinse bucket)

Susan S.

2019-07-24T19:22:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Ok So.. I admit Im a rookie

Ok So.. I admit I'm a rookie...but this thing was a game changer for me. I no longer have to tilt my compass all over the place and cross my fingers I have it level. The tilt on this is awesome and leaves no guess work. I also want to add that I had no problems attaching this to my combo. Just a couple screws and bam!.. done. I am farsighted. I have Rx dive masks and I always have trouble reading my other compass. Well, not any more! The view window is plenty large! Ive used this thing numerous times and I haven't come up off course yet!. Until I bought this I admit I was getting off course more than I'd like to admit. As a new diver... This thing is GOLD! A must have for any diver!.

James W.

2019-04-30T18:39:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Compass

I bought this as a backup to my primary compass. I solo dive, so I have two of everything. After purchasing this brand a year ago, it became my primary and then bought this one to replace my secondary.

John C.

2019-01-24T13:07:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding, should have gotten it years ago!

Nice, easy to install, the baffle feature is outstanding and it’s very easy to use!

DIOGENES A.

2019-01-23T07:51:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Compass

Hasn't froze on me and I had the 7 which froze at 65 ft. I would recommend this as I haven't had any issues with it yet and i've been down to 120ft with no issues.

Jennifer S.

2018-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works Perfectly!

Works very well. Using it tilted is just fine. Love it and depend on it.

RobertR

2018-10-17T19:05:05

Rated 4 out of 5

Compass is great, band not so much

The compass is very forgiving if not held perfectly level. The card does not stick unless held at an extreme angle. The bezel rotates easily enough, while the detents hold your setting. The side window is easy to see, although on my compass the degree markings were slightly off, bezel vs. side window, but certainly close enough for u/w navigation. My only gripe about the compass is the wrist band. The band is not a traditional watch type band. There is molded catch that must be popped into a hole for the band to hold securely. This is very difficult to do with a gloved hand. Also, the band has a knob on the end which prevents the strap from completely coming out of the buckle. This made it impossible for me to put the compass on my wrist while wearing a drysuit with dry gloves. Also, the band is a bit short to be worn over a drysuit. I replaced the band with a longer velcro band, and it works perfectly now.

MITCHELL J.

2018-05-22T11:27:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Best I've found

This compass does not demand to be held exactly level when you are using it. It does not bind up like so many compasses do. You can't hold it at a 30 degree angle, but you don't need perfection either.

WALTER R.

2018-01-12T04:34:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Christmas present for hubby

My Husband was so surprised and absolutely loved it!! He can hardly wait to actually use and was impressed with the easy to read instructions

Donna V.

2017-10-16T17:22:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Compass

Was recommended to my by my boyfriend, then used it during Advance open water class. Scuba instructor noticed it on my wrist and had nothing but positive things to say about it and during my dives, it not disappoint. Looking forward to many more dives with it.

Vanessa M.

2017-03-02T19:58:19

Rated 2 out of 5

Another replacement how long will it last?

This is a product designed as a consumable, it will fail. I purchase one of these every 18 months or so. The plastic eventually fails from regular impacts. Unfortunately, with a Shinto you cannot easily use a different compass so you are stuck having to buy another. Do whatever you can to protect the compass when in use and when in storage.

MIKE W.

2016-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Suunto SK8 End Mount & Console Back Mount Compass Review - Scuba Gear Reviews

I recently purchased 12 SK8 End Mount Compass units for my BSA Scuba Venture Crew. This now makes my advance diving equipment complete. We have 18 of these units now, and could not be more happy with them. The scouts put our crew equipment to the test, they are durable and easy to use.The Venture scouts love them.

DeanS

Suunto SK8 Compass Specifications

  • Material

    Compass: Plastic
    Mount Boots: Rubber

  • Liquid Filled

    Yes, Oil

  • Lubber Line

    Yes

  • Tilt

    +/- 30°

  • Rotating Bezel

    Headings in 30° Numbered Increments
    Indicator Marks for Every 5°

  • Luminous Dial

    Yes

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    2.58 x 2.58 x 1.72" (65.5 x 65.5 x 43.7mm)

  • UPC Code

    045235102150

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About Suunto SK8 Compass

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent Compass

By Thomas K.

The Suunto SK8 is an excellent compass for all diving adventures. Easy to read, compact, and durable. I enjoy my SK8. Highly recommended.

Easy to read

By JOHN G.

Great compass. Easy for my old eyes to read.

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°, 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° 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. The compass is offered in 3 models depending on your diving requirements.

If wearing the compass on your wrist is preferred the compass comes in a durable rubber boot with adjustable wrist strap and is easy to mount on your wrist. Boot has side notch for side reading navigation. This model is great when you don't always need to carry a compass on every dive.

The compass is also available in an add-on-end model. Durable rubber boot allows easy mounting on the Vyper, Gekko and analog consoles to give the diver complete instrumentation. The compass boot also has side notch for side reading navigation.

The third model is an add-on-back model and will also work with Vyper, Gekko and analog consoles. The compass boot also has side notch for side reading navigation. All compass models come with an owner's.

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

Suunto SK8 Compass Features

  • SK8 Compass:
  • Available in 3-Models; Wrist, Add-On-Back & Add-On-End Versions
  • Wrist Mount Design: Use Only When Needed
  • Add-On-Back: Compact Console Mount
  • Add-On-End: Full In-Line Instrumentation
  • All Models Equipped w/Durable Rubber Boots
  • 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
    Upgraded Magnet
  • 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
  • Liquid Filled Compass
  • Lubber Line
  • Owner's Guide

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

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Key Features

  • Navigate confidently with the Suunto SK8 compass, offering reliable underwater direction.
  • Enjoy enhanced readability with this scuba compass's luminous dial, even in low light.
  • Durable plastic build ensures this dive compass withstands harsh marine environments easily.
  • Benefit from a +/- 30° tilt, making this compass versatile for various diving positions.
  • Use the rotating bezel to maintain headings; marked in 30° increments for easy navigation.
  • Mount this compass on your wrist for hands-free navigation during any scuba diving adventure.

What's in the box:

  • SK8 Compass w/Wrist
  • End or Back Mount Boots
  • Owner's Guide- Suunto 2 Year Limited Warranty