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Pros & Cons
Pros
All the pics show a decent amount of the map scale printing and the size can be derived from that. The width of the needles and doghouse makes makes just using those a little less precise.
Cons
Amazon will not allow exchanges on this item because it contains hazardous material. Will return if possible. If the replcement doesn't work it's refund time and time to trust a real compass manufacturer. "it definitely falls short of the rave reviews... Read More
It's easy to get the needle unstuck because it barely grazes the clinometer but to me, that's a deal breaker. Also i think it was defective since the declination needle rotated like a minute hand on a watch. The illumination paint on the plastic needl... Read More
It's not as good for sighting as the silva ranger. While the dial is exactly on north the south mark is off by two degrees. This is also subject to elevation issues in the cold.
The bezel and housing are loose and slide back and forth slightly. The declination tool bent on the first use. The alignment arrow in the base of the compass capsule and the parallel alignment marks/declination scale indicator are slightly offset.
Mirror scratches with microfiber, its a joke. The rear sight is difficult to see and line up with the mirrored sight.
Highlights
Quality
You will not be disappointed with the product
Went mapping with my grandsons and was impressed with the ease of use and accuracy
Quality is readily apparent and made in finland
Metal declination key simple nylon cord strong and tight hingeclosure seems like the quality has not taken a nose dive like ev... Read More
Price
The adjustable declination is not essential but the ability to set it and forget is worth the extra cost
Competitiveness
Much more precise than the cheaper ones
It has important features not on less expensive brands
Has its share of knock off offerings
Rather than borrowing mine i thought that she should have her own
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great, quality, easy, made and accurate. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 78.4% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 4,684 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 5 2022.
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However i am a bit disappointed when i received the package
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When i opened the casingplastic cover containing the compass the 125k and 150k roamer scale had faded lines due to rough packing by suunto
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The direction of travel red arrow was slightly worn off due to rough packing by suunto
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These used to be durable but the last two i had were much more poorly made than the old ones
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The mirrors fall out they leak easily and develop bubbles
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I stepped away from a heavily wooded trail in idaho turn around to find my way back and all of the trees looked the same
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Fortunately i did find my way back to the trail
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My compass didnt come with a declination key
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