Suunto SK-8 Scuba Diving Compass with Retractor Kit

Since the 1930's, Suunto has been a leading manufacturer of compasses and is recognized globally for its expertise in compass design and production. The Suunto SK-8 dive compass, filled with high-quality liquid, has raised the bar for dive compass standards. Featuring a tilt potential 2-3 times larger than traditional diving compasses, it offers easy-to-read numerals and has been enhanced for quicker stabilization and improved readability. The upgraded magnet allows both northern and southern hemisphere models to be used across a wider geographical area.

By integrating the SK-8 compass into various Suunto Combo consoles, users can customize their own console to suit their specific needs. For instance, the addition of an SK-8/DS compass transforms a CB-One console into a CB-Double, while adding an SK-8 compass on top of a CB-One creates a CB-Two configuration. Combining the SK-8/DS compass with the CB-Two In Line console results in a CB-Double in Line, and adding an SK-8 compass on top of a Two In Line console creates a CB-Three In Line console.

Compass balancing is essential due to the earth's magnetic field inclination, which affects the horizontal plane of a compass needle based on the location's latitude. In the past, compasses were designed for five different balance zones, but Suunto's 'Two Zone System' now simplifies things by dividing the globe into just two balance zones - the northern and southern hemispheres. This means that a Suunto compass designed for the northern hemisphere can still function reasonably well in the southern hemisphere, and vice versa.

The Suunto SK-8 dive compass is available in various configurations, including a phosphorescent compass card, high tilt compensation of +/- 30 degrees, a large side-reading window, and an upgraded magnet that enhances underwater performance compared to the SK7 model. Manufactured in Finland, the SK-8 is a top choice for divers seeking reliable and accurate navigation tools.

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