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 For serious navigators April 17, 2009
M. Follows (West Midlands United Kingdom)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
I own a collection of compasses but, while all their needles point reliably north, this is my best one.
Distances are easier to measure courtesy of the romer scale for all map scales (including the increasingly popular 1 : 40,000 used by Harveys). It also has luminous markings, making it ideal for night navigation - you can see instantly when the 'red is in the shed'.
Its not the cheapest option but what's a few quid for an easier life?
Does the job excellently October 9, 2009
S. Morris (UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Like all Silva products I have had in the past, this one does the job I require of it perfectly. Shows me which direction I am walking in and helping me pinpoint landmarks on OS maps. Could not ask for more really.
Perfection! August 18, 2009
Ron Parrott (Hereford, UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A must for any hillwalker or climber! It has everything you could possibly need and so easy to use!
As used by the military January 17, 2010
A. Buckingham (Extreme East Coast)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Feature packed, along with a good map you're away! Clearly marked in degree's (the other military type has Mils too) the liquid damped needle is accurate and reliable - as long as you keep it away from ferrous, magnetic objects or power lines! The 3 romers make for accurate grid reference taking on 1:25,000(2 1/2" to 1 mile); 1:50,000(1 1/4" to 1 mile) & 1:63,000(the old 1" to 1mile) scales. The magnifier is useful when looking at fine detail and the luminous markings are used in the dark. A recessed shaped hole for a neck string is well positioned and there are cm & inch graduations around the edges. Full info on useage can be found on web sites including Silva's own.
The best of the best! You don't really need a sighting compass and this is more robust.
It's never got me lost!! April 21, 2010
N. Rich (Birmingham, UK.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Silva do make a decent compass, good quality, easy to read, the luminous markings are nice for night reading, and the little rubber points on the plate ensure it doesn't slide on the map. Not the cheapest, but I doubt I'll ever need to buy another. Distances are especially easy to measure on this one as it caters for all map scales. Recommended.
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