Bitz Scuba Diving Equipment Guide

Introduction

Which Attachments?

Which Buoyancy Compensator?

Which Computer/ Dive Timer?

Which Compass?

Which Contents Gauge?

Which Dive Bag?

Which Fins?

Which Knife?

Which Mask?

Which Reel?

Which Regulator?

Which Snorkel?

Which Surface Marker Buoy?

Which Suit and Options?

Which Tanks? Overview

- Which Single Cylinders?

- Which Pony Cylinders?

- Which Twin Sets?

- Which Deco/ Stage Tank?

- Which Argon System?

Which Torch?

- Which Back-up Torch?

- Which Main Torch?

Which Watch?

Which Weight System?

Marking Template for EAN50

Marking Template for O2

Modifying AP Valve SMB's

Modifying Other Style SMB's

What Do I Need to Make My Own B'C'?

Introduction

Modified Valve Drill

Valve Drill

Modified S-Drill

S-Drill

Switching to Deco Bottle

Which Compass?

A compass is an essential tool for following a bearing underwater or on occasion conducting a search pattern. It can be quite common for a diver to be dropped in the water with an instruction to swim in a particular direction .

There are a number of features to look for:

Does it have a rotating bezel? Ensure it won't rotate too easily.

Is it liquid filled?

Is it a wrist mounted model? Models mounted as part of a contents gauge console are usually difficult to use and very bulky.

Is it tolerant of not being held perfectly horizontal?

Is it marked in graduations of at least 2 degrees?

It may at times be helpful to hold the compass in your hand whilst following a particular bearing, it is therefore useful if it can be easily removed and replaced. The images show compasses which have had their normal straps replaced with two bungee loops, these hold them secure and also allow them to be easily removed when required.

Recommendations

There are a wide selection of compasses available. Most compasses would be adequate although the Suunto SK-7 compass (shown left) in particular seems to be very tolerant of being held at an angle and still giving a good reading, but this model comes at a price and is larger than alternate models so less streamlined.

More expensive options include digital compasses, but a manual compass should be perfectly suitable for your needs and you need never worry about battery replacement.

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Key:

Good/Essential Features.

Mixed Good/Bad features depending on the circumstances.

Bad Features.

Points requiring your consideration depending on your personal circumstances.

Warnings - Points to be very careful of.

Bitz Health Warning. This feature may seriously damage your health.

Tips, Ideas and general information for your attention.

General bullets.

Hit Counter Complements of http://www.digits.com.

Diving can be a hazardous sport and the information contained within this site is not intended to replace formal training.
Furthermore no responsibility will be accepted for any accidents, injuries or financial disadvantage, howsoever caused.

A compass is an essential tool for following a bearing underwater or on occasion conducting a search pattern. It can be quite common for a diver to be dropped in the water with an instruction to swim in a particular direction . There are a number of features to look for:
	Does it have a rotating bezel? Ensure it won't rotate too easily.
	Is it liquid filled?
	Is it a wrist mounted model? Models mounted as part of a contents gauge console are usually difficult to use and very bulky.
	Is it tolerant of not being held perfectly horizontal?
	Is it marked in graduations of at least 2 degrees?
	It may at times be helpful to hold the compass in your hand whilst following a particular bearing, it is therefore useful if it can be easily removed and replaced. The images show compasses which have had their normal straps replaced with two bungee loops, these hold them secure and also allow them to be easily removed when required.

Key:
	Good/Essential Features.
	Mixed Good/Bad features depending on the circumstances.
	Bad Features.
	Points requiring your consideration depending on your personal circumstances.
	Warnings - Points to be very careful of.
	Bitz Health Warning. This feature may seriously damage your health.
	Tips, Ideas and general information for your attention.
	General bullets.
	Hit Counter Complements of http://www.digits.com.

Diving can be a hazardous sport and the information contained within this site is not intended to replace formal training. Furthermore no responsibility will be accepted for any accidents, injuries or financial disadvantage, howsoever caused.