Compass

[IanDarkpeak]

A couple of my recent silva compasses developed bubbles which I always thought was normal if they were quite small but they got bigger and in one was definitely affecting the functioning. I presume it is leaking fluid - how common is this, should it happen?

If it's happened with a new compass try take it back. it's not suppose to do this.

[mudlugger]

I have a Moscow compass which is ultrafast in settling
Compasspoint sell them if you're interested

.http://www.compasspoint-online.co.uk...ml%23aM8L#aM8L

Wow, so many to choose from.
So what do people think about the thumb compasses, has anyone used them before? they sound useful for running??
I also like the idea of those with fold down lids which then fit into the palm of your hand. Oh I don't know???

[ZootHornRollo]

Wow, so many to choose from.
So what do people think about the thumb compasses, has anyone used them before? they sound useful for running??
I also like the idea of those with fold down lids which then fit into the palm of your hand. Oh I don't know???

nah, keep it simple, silva ranger 3 is perfect for almost all uses


a compass is pretty much a compass

[Grouse]

Compass was only a couple of years old.

[mudlugger]

nah, keep it simple, silva ranger 3 is perfect for almost all uses


a compass is pretty much a compass

Ta, will keep it simple and inexpensive eh.

[RichK]

I've started using a thumb compass because I want to be reminded to thumb the map. I used to fall for the trap of stuffing the map away and then staring at it helplessly after getting lost.

It works well. Nice and simple, keeps my mind on where I'm going and stops me following the leader. Still need more practice though.

(you still need to carry a traditional compass in case you need to take a bearing though, most thumb compasses are unmarked)

[karen nash]

Not all thumb compasses allow you to twist the bevel and take a bearing. I use a thumb compass for orienteering but would generally use a base plate for mountain marathons with longer legs of running and where I want to stay on a bearing for longer.
For base plate I would for small, light and so relatively cheap ( but not argos cheap - bought some like that for kids at school once and they fell apart)

[FarFromTheFells]

I found a thumb compass to be perfect for orienteering, and i had the variety without the swivelling bevel - was great for 'rough compass' work, i.e. running at speed on a bearing to the nearest 5 degrees or so over shortish legs. Probably fine for most fell races where navigation is on (generally) more obvious features, and having it strapped to your thumb means it's always to hand an as mentioned by RH assists in continuously 'thumbing' the map (keeping your thumb on your current position on the map - preventing th need to keep relocating your position on the map each time you look at it.

I actually have 4 compasses (gearfreak ? ) and the thumb version is probably my favourite for anything but the longer runs.

[Man from Del Monte]

If it's happened with a new compass try take it back. it's not suppose to do this.

The compass housings on all Silva compasses are the same regardless of price. Its all the base plates etc that make the diffences so I would take them back as the bubbles definitely affect the compass

[mudlugger]

Wow, thanks folks.
I'll take a look at whats on offer and put one on my Christmas list.
Sounds like it will definitely be Silva.