Suunto SK-8 Black Wrist Compass (NH) — Precise Navigation with Side Window Reading and High Tilt Compensation
The Suunto SK-8 (Strap Mount version for wrist, Northern Hemisphere – NH) is a reference compass in diving: highly readable phosphorescent card, side reading window for precise bearings and high-grip bezel with ratchet every 5°. Its high tilt compensation enables stable readings even when the capsule is not perfectly horizontal.
Key features
- Clear underwater reading: large numbers on a phosphorescent card for low light.
- Side reading window: allows aiming like a sight for precise bearings.
- Non-slip bezel with click every 5° to set and repeat bearings.
- High tilt compensation: stable readings in non-perfect positions.
- Liquid-filled capsule: smooth movement and quick stabilization.
- Wrist Mount (Strap Mount): durable strap, comfortable on skin or wetsuit.
- Made in Finland: robust and reliable for intensive use.
Specifications
- Model: SK-8 Strap Mount NH (balanced for Northern Hemisphere).
- Interface: top and side reading (side-reading).
- Bezel: unidirectional rotation with ratchet every 5°.
- Approx. dimensions: 65.5 × 65.5 × 43.7 mm.
- Color: Black (strap and mount).
- Use: recreational and technical diving; compatible with gloves.
Assembly and compatibility
- It is worn on the wrist with the included strap.
- Version NH: optimized for Northern Hemisphere (for Southern Hemisphere use version SH).
- Compatible with underwater navigation practices and as a backup compass in technical configuration.
Recommended use
- Site orientation on the surface and point-to-point navigation underwater.
- Routes with time/heading references, "U/expansion" search patterns, and return to the starting point.
Box contents
- Suunto SK-8 Compass Strap Mount NH (capsule + mount).
- Wrist strap.
- Documentation.
🔧 Important note — NH vs SH
This version is NH (Northern Hemisphere). For traveling or extended use in the Southern Hemisphere, choose the SH version for the most stable reading.
🔧 Important note — Care and maintenance
Rinse with fresh water after each dive. Avoid impacts and strong magnetic fields (speakers, clasps, magnets) that may temporarily affect the card.
🔧 Important Note — Accurate Reading
For precise readings, align the side window with the desired heading and lock the bezel; maintain a constant swimming speed and correct using environmental references.
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| Brand | Suunto |
| Color | Black |