Re: [Paddlewise] Compasses

These dual purpose compasses may be used quite well if you have either
one of Chuck Sutherland's Nav aid or a grid and compass rose printed on
transparent mylar. 

the plastic base I described on a common transparent compass is
necessary to apply readings on a chart, for both distance and bearing
calculations.

these dual purpose will not perform this function.

floating is good in any piece of equipment related to kayaking except to
the fishermen I imagine.

regards, gabriel



ralph diaz wrote:
> 
> From: "Michael Daly" <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
> 
> > From: "Gabriel L Romeu" <romeug_at_erols.com>
> >
> >
> > > The hand held
> > > facilitates taking bearings from the kayak, generally from 2 points
> > > anywhere from a 360 degree axis of the paddler.  This may be done with a
> > > deck compass, but is very cumbersome having to rotate and point your
> > > bow.
> >
> > One option to avoid this are compasses similar to the Nexus ( fka Silva)
> > 70UN and 70UNE.  These attach to the deck in a mount that allows them
> > to be removed easily and held for taking bearings.
> >
> > The plus side includes: a good handheld design (made for sighting without
> > a mirror).  They float if you drop them.
> >
> > Down side includes: they are kinda bulky compared to a flush mount and
> > some folks complain of them coming loose (though this hasn't yet happened
> > to me yet).
> 
> I have the Silva UN70 which I have not used in quite a while.  When I did, I
> tethered it with a thin piece of chord. The unit has a tiny hole in its
> handle or base that allows this.  This way it can't come loose.  And as
> indicated the unit will float if overboard.  Its compass card is highly
> visible from all angles and the needle dampens in a split second.  It makes
> a great hand bearing compass because of the almost pistol-like grip handle.
> 
> ralph diaz

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