How do you use a clinometer on a Silva compass?
Open cover completely and hold compass at eye level, on its side. The clinometer needle should move freely. Tilt the compass upward, with the terrain. Read inclination from where the inclination needle meets the declination scale.
Who makes Silva compass?
Sweden AB
At the HANZA group production facility in mainland China, Silva of Sweden AB manufactures a wide variety of portable compasses for recreational, hiking, scientific, and marine uses, including the Ranger, Ranger S, Expedition, and 3NL-0360 models.
What is a clinometer used for?
A clinometer is a simple device used to measure angles. It can be used to measure the slope of a specific terrain, the height of a building or tree, or the declination of a celestial body. In the diagrams below the slope of the Schoolyard Habitat is measured.
Are Silva compasses good?
The best thing about the Silva Ranger S is its speed, accuracy and durability. This Silva compass is perfect for those who want a reliable navigation device for hiking or any other outdoor activity.
Do I need a sighting compass?
The primary reason for having a mirror compass is to be able to sight a direction or an object with the compass capsule visible at the same time. The mirror lid and baseplate are always aligned in Suunto compasses for this purpose. The mirror lid also provides extra protection when closed and stowed away.
How do I get rid of the bubble in my Silva compass?
Usually, the bubble will disappear when the compass is returned to sea level and/or room temperature. If it doesn’t, place it in a warm spot-like a sunny windowsill-so the liquid can heat, expand, and return to it’s normal volume.
Is Silva a good compass?
Where are Suunto compasses made?
Finland
Made in Finland, Suunto compasses help you safely and accurately navigate the great outdoors.
What kind of compass does Brunton and Silva use?
Our collection consists of a wide variety of compasses, from pocket transits like the Brunton Geo Transit and the Breithaupt 3032 GEBRU Universal Pocket Transit, to more affordable handheld compasses like the Silva Ranger 2.0 Compass and the Brunton TruArc 15 Compass.
What are the features of the Silva Ranger 2.0 compass?
Ranger 2.0 features DryFlex™ grip for easy handling, a clinometer for measuring slope angle and comes with a built-in adjuster for magnetic declination, magnifying lens and rubber friction feet for precision map work. It also features map-measuring in mm & inches with scales of 1:25k, 1:50k, 1:24k USGS scale, and GPS scales.
What does the slope card on a Silva compass do?
The compass comes with a slope card and a distance lanyard. The slope card is great both for detecting avalanche risk and for determining how challenging your journey will be. By knowing the slope you can also judge any extra distance that you need to go due to the slope.
How do you check the direction of a compass?
With the mirror tilted to a 45-degree angle, you can check your direction by looking at the bezel in the mirror while sighting in the correct direction of travel. Because you needn’t lift your eyes from the compass in order to look into the terrain, the direction determined with the Silva 1-2- 3 System® becomes more accurate.