Where to put the compass?

**jkromelow** · 6th August 2007, 16:48

I know there must be a simple solution...what have I overlooked?

I wear my VR3 on my right arm and my Meg primary display on my left. I have been using a SUUNTO SK7 compass. I found that this setup makes the compass absolutely worthless. While this may be quite obvious to most, I have discovered that the error introduced by wearing the compass on either arm, on either side of each device produces unreliable compass readings.

What to do? What do others do? A different compass?

I really do not want to wear the primary and the VR3 on the left side together and the compass on the right. I like to be able to look at the VR3 and use my left arm/hand interdependently for buoyancy adjustments, especially on ascent.

***Decodiver*** · 6th August 2007, 16:56

Hi Justin,

Get a compass holder from Diving Nik Naks see here:

Mounting for Suunto SK7, Mountings for timers and computers at divingniknaks 0121 707 5783. Frog, Dirzone, Agir Brokk Scuba Diving Gear

and put it on a retractor which can be clipped to your harness and stowed under one of the counterlungs.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

kieranu · 6th August 2007, 16:59

I wear VR3 near the elbow and compass (not SK7) near the wrist on my right arm, no problem. My buddy wears an SK7 and another computer, also no problem. Don't know why yours is giving you problems, sorry.

mixedangased · 6th August 2007, 19:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow)

I know there must be a simple solution...what have I overlooked?

I wear my VR3 on my right arm and my Meg primary display on my left. I have been using a SUUNTO SK7 compass. I found that this setup makes the compass absolutely worthless. While this may be quite obvious to most, I have discovered that the error introduced by wearing the compass on either arm, on either side of each device produces unreliable compass readings.

What to do? What do others do? A different compass?

I really do not want to wear the primary and the VR3 on the left side together and the compass on the right. I like to be able to look at the VR3 and use my left arm/hand interdependently for buoyancy adjustments, especially on ascent.

get a suunto spg /compass back to back holder fit the meg gauges perfect ,read compass one side flip it over and read ur dil pressure frees up ur arm aswell

***caveseeker7*** · 6th August 2007, 19:48

In an SK-7 compass mount from Deep Sea Supply, left wrist. Tripple Jetsam pO2 display goes below/behind it. Dive computer right wrist.

JS1scuba · 6th August 2007, 20:50

Justin,

I run the SK7 in the DSS Bungee mount and have one bungee at my wrist the other is over the 2nd and 3rd fingers. That puts it on the back of my hand. It does not intefere with other items above the wrist.

I run my light in my right hand and compass on left. If you put light on left then put compass on right.

Another option is to put the SK7 on the SK7 retractor mount and use it that way. Though its not very "techie".

Cheers

camerone · 7th August 2007, 03:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by JS1scuba)

Another option is to put the SK7 on the SK7 retractor mount and use it that way. Though its not very "techie".

I dive an Evo, so the straps are a little different, but I took the stock SK7 in the factory mount, and I removed the rubber strap. Then I just threaded it on the wrist strap for the rebreather controller, as if that were the stock compass strap... It means I have to twist my wrist to use it, but it's not a big deal, and they both sit cleanly on my left arm. It's also not going to go anywhere.

I tried to combine it with the VR3 on my right arm, until I realized the VR3 switches were magnetic... Yeah, that wasn't so bright

Diveimage · 7th August 2007, 11:31

Hi,
Remove the original plastic strap and replace with 'knicker elastic' (available from most super markets – in black is best

) this does require the use of a needle and thread… Then you are able to move the compass up or down your arm whilst diving.
I tend to hold the compass whilst using it and slip it back up my arm when it's not in use... - hope that makes sense...

**jkromelow** · 7th August 2007, 16:42

So many great ideas. I am going to start with Joel's idea first. I like the idea of having my compass literally "at hand". I also think it will be far enough away from the other magnetic fields to work properly. I'll let you know how it goes.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 7th August 2007, 19:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow)

So many great ideas. I am going to start with Joel's idea first. I like the idea of having my compass literally "at hand". I also think it will be far enough away from the other magnetic fields to work properly. I'll let you know how it goes.

I do it so then 4 years, no problems. Works perfect.

Cheers Markku

6th August 2007, 16:48	#1 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Where to put the compass? I know there must be a simple solution...what have I overlooked? I wear my VR3 on my right arm and my Meg primary display on my left. I have been using a SUUNTO SK7 compass. I found that this setup makes the compass absolutely worthless. While this may be quite obvious to most, I have discovered that the error introduced by wearing the compass on either arm, on either side of each device produces unreliable compass readings. What to do? What do others do? A different compass? I really do not want to wear the primary and the VR3 on the left side together and the compass on the right. I like to be able to look at the VR3 and use my left arm/hand interdependently for buoyancy adjustments, especially on ascent. __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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6th August 2007, 16:56	#2 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,168	Re: Where to put the compass? Hi Justin, Get a compass holder from Diving Nik Naks see here: Mounting for Suunto SK7, Mountings for timers and computers at divingniknaks 0121 707 5783. Frog, Dirzone, Agir Brokk Scuba Diving Gear and put it on a retractor which can be clipped to your harness and stowed under one of the counterlungs. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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6th August 2007, 16:59	#3 (permalink)
kieranu Apprentice Meg Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 229	Re: Where to put the compass? I wear VR3 near the elbow and compass (not SK7) near the wrist on my right arm, no problem. My buddy wears an SK7 and another computer, also no problem. Don't know why yours is giving you problems, sorry.
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6th August 2007, 19:31	#4 (permalink)
mixedangased mixedangased Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 58	Re: Where to put the compass? Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow) I know there must be a simple solution...what have I overlooked? I wear my VR3 on my right arm and my Meg primary display on my left. I have been using a SUUNTO SK7 compass. I found that this setup makes the compass absolutely worthless. While this may be quite obvious to most, I have discovered that the error introduced by wearing the compass on either arm, on either side of each device produces unreliable compass readings. What to do? What do others do? A different compass? I really do not want to wear the primary and the VR3 on the left side together and the compass on the right. I like to be able to look at the VR3 and use my left arm/hand interdependently for buoyancy adjustments, especially on ascent. get a suunto spg /compass back to back holder fit the meg gauges perfect ,read compass one side flip it over and read ur dil pressure frees up ur arm aswell __________________ if it ain`t broke,fix it till`it is!
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6th August 2007, 20:50	#6 (permalink)
JS1scuba RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ - USA Posts: 417	Re: Where to put the compass? Justin, I run the SK7 in the DSS Bungee mount and have one bungee at my wrist the other is over the 2nd and 3rd fingers. That puts it on the back of my hand. It does not intefere with other items above the wrist. I run my light in my right hand and compass on left. If you put light on left then put compass on right. Another option is to put the SK7 on the SK7 retractor mount and use it that way. Though its not very "techie". Cheers __________________ Joel Silverstein, VP COO Tech Diving Limited a Division of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. http://www.nautilusdiveplanner.com FREE NAUTILUS DIVE PLANNER DEMO - REGISTER HERE KISS # 275
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7th August 2007, 03:25	#7 (permalink)
camerone New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 62	Re: Where to put the compass? Quote: (Originally Posted by JS1scuba) Another option is to put the SK7 on the SK7 retractor mount and use it that way. Though its not very "techie". I dive an Evo, so the straps are a little different, but I took the stock SK7 in the factory mount, and I removed the rubber strap. Then I just threaded it on the wrist strap for the rebreather controller, as if that were the stock compass strap... It means I have to twist my wrist to use it, but it's not a big deal, and they both sit cleanly on my left arm. It's also not going to go anywhere. I tried to combine it with the VR3 on my right arm, until I realized the VR3 switches were magnetic... Yeah, that wasn't so bright
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Diveimage New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hook, Hampshire Posts: 15	Re: Where to put the compass? Hi, Remove the original plastic strap and replace with 'knicker elastic' (available from most super markets – in black is best ) this does require the use of a needle and thread… Then you are able to move the compass up or down your arm whilst diving. I tend to hold the compass whilst using it and slip it back up my arm when it's not in use... - hope that makes sense... __________________ DiveImage Immersed Imagery http://www.diveimage.co.uk
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7th August 2007, 16:42	#9 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Re: Where to put the compass? So many great ideas. I am going to start with Joel's idea first. I like the idea of having my compass literally "at hand". I also think it will be far enough away from the other magnetic fields to work properly. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 594	Re: Where to put the compass? Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow) So many great ideas. I am going to start with Joel's idea first. I like the idea of having my compass literally "at hand". I also think it will be far enough away from the other magnetic fields to work properly. I'll let you know how it goes. I do it so then 4 years, no problems. Works perfect. Cheers Markku
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