Compass: scubapro FS-2 VS Suunto SK8

[Dreamer17]

Hi everyone! I am about to buy a whist compass and after some research I narrowed it down to the Scubapro FS-2 and the Suunto SK8. Anyone has tried either or both? pros and cons of each?

thanks!

 

[runsongas]

the fs2 works well but the markings bug the hell out of me. i have had bad luck with the suunto compasses leaking. switched to oceanic.

DGX has a taiwanese made compass that has some good word of mouth by others.

DGX Tech Compass w/Bungee Mount and Cord

 

[Rygar]

FS-2
- tilt angle of up to 35 degrees
- you can use the same compass for both Northern and Southern hemispheres

SK-8
- tilt angle of up to 30 degrees
- calibrated in 2 zones, either Northern or Southern hemisphere.

 

[Diver below 83]

Both hemispheres is a big plus

 

[dmaziuk]

What @runsongas said: FS-2 is ugly. We're not replacing ours anytime soon because we hardly ever use it, but if you plan on actually using yours, you might want to consider something with cleaner face.

 

[soonerwink]

I have had both, SK-8 developed a bubble, FS-2 still working fine. Tilt is decent with both, I like the FS-2 the best just for cosmetics and a little thinner. I hardly ever use anymore though because my new Aqua Lung I770-R computer has a digital compass built in to it that works much better.