Is it possible to attach a Suunto Gekko to a retractor/
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inka
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Yes, you can , Suunto makes one a bit expansive but it is possible to make something close to the original.
Rétracteur pour compas Suunto Suunto Accessoires
Retractor for Suunto SK7 compas, but for Gekko should be the same thing.
Rétracteur pour compas Suunto Suunto Accessoires
Retractor for Suunto SK7 compas, but for Gekko should be the same thing.
NudeDiver
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Damn, that's pricey!! Looks nice though.
I think for less money you could just get a replacement boot from DSS and a standard retractor and be just as happy with it - and have the option of using it on your wrist if/when desired.
I think for less money you could just get a replacement boot from DSS and a standard retractor and be just as happy with it - and have the option of using it on your wrist if/when desired.
I don't understand why you would want to do that
NudeDiver
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Alternative to console and/or avoiding having to strap it on to a wrist?
I can see the appeal. Imagine if your light is strapped to your inflater, your knife is strapped to the center BC pocket, your compass is on a retractor attached to your BC. Now your computer is either on a very small console, or strapped to the wrist. This config minimizes having to strap stuff on, keeps your hands free, and eliminates or minimizes console drag.
Sounds appealing to me
I dont like it on my wrist & and dont want to change consoles, seems to be simplest solution.
Doug
Remove the band, thread a split ring though the pin hole and attach retractor.
NudeDiver
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II'm in the process of putting my compass on a retractor too. I just picked up some of these today at a local store - it was an unexpected and good find:
Nite Ize S-Biner #2 Small - Black
Very small, very black, and very stainless steel. Fits perfectly in the little holes on the DSS SK-7 compass boot too.
Nite Ize S-Biner #2 Small - Black
Very small, very black, and very stainless steel. Fits perfectly in the little holes on the DSS SK-7 compass boot too.
What the OP is talking about is moving his computer - not a compass - from his wrist to a retractor
What I'm saying is, I don't see why you would want to do that (instead of just leaving it on your wrist - I don't like consoles)
IMHO, unless there's some reason not to have it on your wrist, that's the best place for it - the idea of having lights, compasses, computers and retractors all over my BC doesn't appeal to me at all
Anyway, each to their own
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Wow, I can't imagine NOT wanting it on your wrist.
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