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Compass Recommendations?

Fi H · 2011-01-23 23:02:47

Does anyone know if it makes a difference the type of compass you buy or have any recommendations to make? cheers

23-01-2011 11:02pm

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Fi H

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Does anyone know if it makes a difference the type of compass you buy or have any recommendations to make?
cheers

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#2 23-01-2011 11:11pm

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Silva type 4, for general navigating in the hills etc. The first choice for most people.

Competitive orienteers will use more specialised ones (fast setting thumb compasses etc) (or the really good ones won't use one at all)

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#3 23-01-2011 11:19pm

Fi H

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Sounds like the one for me
As always - thanks!

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