Suunto SK-8 / SK8 Wrist Strap Dive Compass (SH)

The Suunto SK-8 Wrist Dive Compass balanced for the Southern Hemisphere (SH) is a high-quality liquid-filled dive compass. It's worn on the wrist and secured in place with a wrist strap. It's the world's most popular scuba diving compass and our favourite as well.

Diving Compass for Wearing on Wrist with Strap
Balanced for Southern Hemisphere

The SK8 is the latest edition of Suunto's leading scuba diving compass. It delivers even better underwater performance with faster stabilisation and enhanced readability. Both northern and southern hemisphere models can be used over a wider area of the globe thanks to an upgraded magnet.

The superior Suunto SK-8 Compass has an exceptional tilt potential of plus or minus 30 degrees, which is two or three times greater than in conventional diving compasses. This means that the compass card will spin freely even when the unit is not held completely flat, helping you to navigate effectively in all diving conditions.

The large, firm-grip bezel with a ratchet at every fifth degree is easy to operate even with thick gloves. The bezel is specially designed to prevent sand and dirt contamination, allowing smooth turning in all conditions. The compass bezel has compass headings in 30° degrees numbered increments and indicator marks for every 5° degrees. The bezel has twin heading indicators for alignment of compass course and a lubber line across the compass face.

The Suunto SK8 Compass has a phosphorescent card which can be charged with a diving light. Simply point your torch at the compass face for around 30 seconds and you will be able to navigate in confidence even in complete darkness.

The extra-long wrist strap can be worn over wetsuits or thicker drysuits with a secure watch buckle.

Suunto SK-8 Wrist Compass Features:

• Latest Edition of Suunto's Leading Dive Compasses:
  Delivers Even Better Underwater Performance
  Faster Stabilisation and Enhanced Readability
  Instrument Can-Be-Used-Over Wider Area of Globe
  Upgraded Magnet
• Easy to read numerals on a phosphorescent compass card for easy reading in low light conditions
• Tilt potential +/-30 degrees. Tilt is 2 to 3 Times Better than Conventional Compasses
• Quick stabilisation
• Large side-reading window for gun-sight accurate navigation
• Southern Hemisphere Compass
• Designed for Excellent Navigation
• Firm grip, 360° rotating bezel with a ratchet at every fifth degree
• Lubber Line
• Liquid filled compass for a quick and responsive movement
• Durable rubber boot with adjustable wrist strap is easy to strap on when wearing gloves
• Suitable for sub-zero temperature
• Made in Finland

Suunto Compass Balancing

The vertical intensity and direction of the earth's magnetic field, the inclination, influences the horizontal plane of a compass needle according to the latitude where it is used. Due to inclination, compasses must be balanced for different geographical zones in order to keep the needle in a horizontal position.

Previously, the globe was divided into five different balance zones in which specific compasses functioned. However, as people travel more and more, the need for a compass with a greater geographical range has increased. Thanks to Suunto's 'Two Zone System' there are only two balance zones to consider in compass use — the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. In practice, this means that a Suunto compass designed for the northern hemisphere will still work for a fair distance into the southern hemisphere, and vice-versa.

TIP: This compass is set for the Southern Hemisphere. If you purchase a compass from say, North America or Europe, it will not function correctly in Australia as the counterweight will not be properly set for the region you are in. All of our Suunto SK-8 Compasses are balanced correctly for use here in Australia.

Suunto Warranty:

• The International Limited Warranty Period starts at the date of original retail purchase.
• The Warranty Period is five (5) years for failures attributable to the depth measurement (pressure) sensor on Suunto Dive Computers.
• The Warranty Period is two (2) years for Dive Products and Dive transmitters unless otherwise specified.
• The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to wireless sensors, chargers, cables, rechargeable batteries, straps, bracelets and hoses.

Note: This item cannot be delivered outside of Australia.

Also available in a wrist bungee mount version. You can also buy the Gear Keeper Compass Retractor for Suunto SK8 Compass to turn this Suunto SK-8 Wrist Compass into a retractable dive compass.