Suunto SK-8 Black Compass in Bungee Mount (NH) — Precise navigation with side-reading and elastic wetsuit mount
The Suunto SK-8 in Bungee Mount (NH) is the classic reference for underwater navigation: highly readable phosphorescent card, side-reading window for precise bearings, and non-slip bezel with ratchet every 5°. Its high tilt compensation provides stable readings even when the compass is not perfectly horizontal, and the bungee mount allows quick and secure attachment over a wetsuit or drysuit.
Key features
- High-contrast phosphorescent card for low-light conditions.
- Side-reading for aiming and locking precise bearings.
- High-grip bezel with click every 5°, operable with gloves.
- High tilt tolerance for stable readings.
- Liquid-filled capsule: smooth movement and fast stabilization.
- NH Version: balanced for the Northern Hemisphere.
- Made in Finland, robust and reliable.
Bungee mount and design
- Bungee Mount with double elastic bands: fast and redundant adjustment.
- Ideal for drysuit/wetsuit, adapts to thickness variations without tools.
- Compact head with clear markings and side-aligned window.
Specifications
- Model: SK-8 Bungee Mount NH (Northern Hemisphere).
- Readings: top and lateral.
- Bezel: unidirectional, 5° increments.
- Approx. dimensions: 65.5 × 65.5 × 43 mm.
- Color: Black.
Mounting and compatibility
- Includes bungees for wearing on the wrist or over the wetsuit sleeve.
- Designed for recreational and technical navigation, compass heading and search pattern exercises.
Recommended use
- Orientation of the site and point-to-point navigation underwater.
- Routes with time/heading, U or expanding square searches, and return to entry point.
Box contents
- Suunto SK-8 Black Bungee Mount (NH) (capsule + base).
- Elastic bungees for mounting.
- Documentation.
🔧 Important note — NH vs SH
This model is NH (Northern Hemisphere). If you plan to use it for extended periods in the Southern Hemisphere, choose the SH version for a more stable reading.
🔧 Important Note — Care and Maintenance
Rinse with fresh water after each dive and avoid impacts and strong magnetic fields (magnets, closures) that may affect the card.
🔧 Important Note — Precise Reading
For precise headings, use the side window, lock the bezel on the desired heading and maintain a constant swimming speed using environmental references.
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