Compass recommendation

[freewillie]

Here is a less expensive recommendation. Using Aeris compass.

Aeris X1 Wrist Compass 10.8590 with reviews at scuba.com

 

[Texasguy]

Cheapest place for a scuba compass: Compass Products

 

[corvettejoe]

I picked up a cheap low profile model to bungee mount on my wrist. Because of the low profile, you have to have it PERFECTLY level to be able to use it. I quit relying on it as much and want a newer nicer one. Don't skimp out if you use one a LOT.

 

[captain]

All I have ever use is a $10 Silva hikers compass from Wal-Mart. Works great, you lose or break it buy another, keep it on a lanyard in a BC pocket.

http://store.silvacompass.com/products/480651/Polaris_177

 

[Panama Jones]

If you liked the Oceanic that came in the console are are used to it, buy another. It's most likely the Swiv for around $45 and also the one I use. I also think it's the exact same as the Aeris mentioned above but not 100% sure. The only thing I would look for is forgiveness in angle. Other than that, compasses point to magnetic north.

---------- Post added July 20th, 2013 at 04:00 PM ----------

All I have ever use is a $10 Silva hikers compass from Wal-Mart. Works great, you lose or break it buy another, keep it on a lanyard in a BC pocket.

Silva Polaris 177 - Silva Compasses

I'd buy a land compass also since I don't use the eye level window that comes on dive compass but most land ones you have to hold so level.

 

[billt4sf]

I like my Suunto SK-7 in bungie mount.

If there's another analog compass that has even bigger markings, I'd buy it too.

The only thing about the SK-7 is, it has to be read from the side window, not from the top. If you read it from the top, you're gonna be really confused!

- Bill

 

[Malpaso]

The only thing about the SK-7 is, it has to be read from the side window, not from the top. If you read it from the top, you're gonna be really confused!

- Bill

For me, top or side reading is equally easy. What is confusing about top read?

 

[eelnoraa]

I think sk7 is good, so as oceanic/Aries swiv. I have one of each. I like both. Actually I prefer oceanic for the more compact design. Retail for them are about the same price, but you can order used from leisurepro, they sometimes will just send you a new one.

 

[Sue H]

Get an Oceanic swiv compass (get it with the swiv clip mount boot ) and clip it on a retractor...

 

[Texasguy]

I have Oceanic swiv compass, works really well.