SWIV vs. non-SWIV

[Rooster59]

When looking at descriptions of consoles and gauges / compass that fit in them, what is SWIV & non-SWIV? I'm old and I thought a console was a console.

Thanks a bunch in advance. Have A Nice Day :cool2:

 

[buddhasummer]

On some consoles the end with the depth gauge on one side and compass on the other will rotate or swivel so you can follow a compass heading while still being able to keep an eye on your remaining air.

 

[diversteve]

So how do you explain this?

Oceanic SWIV Max-Depth Wrist Gauge
or
Octo SWIV with Magnetic Keeper

I think it's just an Oceanic trademark. IDK what it means.

We could ask in the Oceanic forum...

 

[buddhasummer]

So how do you explain this?

Oceanic SWIV Max-Depth Wrist Gauge
or
Octo SWIV with Magnetic Keeper

I think it's just an Oceanic trademark. IDK what it means.

We could ask in the Oceanic forum...

You got me there, no idea then. I had an old US divers console many years ago but now I think about it it was called a "pivot" guess I thought swivel. I apologize for what looks like incorrect info.

---------- Post added March 10th, 2014 at 10:40 AM ----------

Someone asked the same question but looks like was never verified. Agree, ask over on Oceanic's forum.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/co...9408-oceanic-maxdepth-swiv-suunto-sk-7-a.html

 

[diversteve]

Me either so: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/oceanic/478193-what-does-swiv-stand.html#post7060992

 

[nimoh]

Me either so: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/oceanic/478193-what-does-swiv-stand.html#post7060992

isn't that the same question being asked in this thread?

 

[diversteve]

It is but Oceanic may see it there sooner.

Technically the OP's question refers to it's use on a console, my question is why is it used on non-console products also.

 

[Doubler]

Goggle lists as a video game and an acronym for "Some where in Vegas"

 

[tridacna]

I'll hazard a guess and say that it's a brand name. Like VEO, Probe, Hera or Flex. It is a confusing name...

 

[Doubler]

Went on their website thinking it was a product line but no joy. So I sent an email and asked them what SWIV meant. Will post when reply received. Meanwhile Somewhere in Vegas.