I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

Ed

On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:13:08 -0800 (PST), Ed
wrote this crap:

I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

I still have my official Boy Scout compass, made by Silva. Still good
after 40 years. A nice touch is the small hole, to put a lanyard, so
you can wear it around your neck. I recommend the military Lensatic
compass. Good enough for the military, good enough for me. This also
can be worn around your neck.

However, my greatest recommendation is for a pair of binoculars with a
built-in compass. I have one, and I love it.

I assume that this is a back-up for the GPS.




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Ed,
I use the Vion Mini 2000 and am pretty happy with it. Have also used the
West Marine compass. The West Marine did get a bubble, but they exchanged
it without a hassle Both were about $110 if I recall.
Steve


"Ed" wrote in message
...
I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

Ed

On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:45:27 GMT, "Steve" Steve@ not here.com wrote:

Ed,
I use the Vion Mini 2000 and am pretty happy with it. Have also used the
West Marine compass. The West Marine did get a bubble, but they exchanged
it without a hassle Both were about $110 if I recall.
Steve


"Ed" wrote in message
...
I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

Ed


I use Tasco Offshore binoculars with a built in compass.
Two tools in one and you can take bearings on objects at far greater
distances.




OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:41:00 +1100, OzOne wrote this crap:

I use Tasco Offshore binoculars with a built in compass.

You must be kidding. Bump those once, and they'll never focus again.




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:51:49 -0500, Bloody Horvath
wrote:

On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:41:00 +1100, OzOne wrote this crap:

I use Tasco Offshore binoculars with a built in compass.

You must be kidding. Bump those once, and they'll never focus again.




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Used them constantly for the 6 years or so that I've owned them
without a problem....you must be thinking of a more expensive brand..




OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

Ed wrote:
I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

Ed

I use a Silva prismatic, which is my field compass also. Before that,
any lensatic compass with a brand on it: cheap, sturdy, reliable. My
survival is no longer dependent on my hand compass as it once was, but I
never perished relying on a lensatic compass. The prismatic came later,
when I could afford it.

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On Jan 3, 10:24 pm, OzOne wrote:
On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:51:49 -0500, Bloody Horvath

wrote:
On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:41:00 +1100, OzOne wrote this crap:

I use Tasco Offshore binoculars with a built in compass.

You must be kidding. Bump those once, and they'll never focus again.



I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Used them constantly for the 6 years or so that I've owned them
without a problem....you must be thinking of a more expensive brand..

OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

My most valued possession is my old Suunto compass, similar to a Silva
Boy Scout compass. It folds open to reveal a mirror you sight over
and look into to read the bearing as you sight. Simple, cheap, rugged
and flat when you war it round your neck. I have used it sailing for
many years, used it for years mapping caves, used it for hiking. It
has a built in Clinometer that oddly I have never used. I even use it
for simple plotting on the chart by placing it down on the chart with
the bearing on the sighted object, aligning it north south and then
noting the position of the center on the chart (you can see through
it). Two such bearings and you have a very good idea of your
position. This is much easier than plotting Lat'/ Long positions from
GPS.

On Jan 3, 5:49*pm, Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:13:08 -0800 (PST), Ed
wrote this crap:

I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

I still have my official Boy Scout compass, made by Silva. *Still good
after 40 years. *A nice touch is the small hole, to put a lanyard, so
you can wear it around your neck. *I recommend the military Lensatic
compass. *Good enough for the military, good enough for me. *This also
can be worn around your neck.

However, my greatest recommendation is for a pair of binoculars with a
built-in compass. *I have one, and I love it.

I assume that this is a back-up for the GPS.

* * * * * *

I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

No, not a backup for the GPS. I'll use it as a tool for taking
bearings on passing boats-- to see how we are moving relative to one
another. Also, to take bearings of starting lines in races for the
favored end start, etc.

"Ed" wrote in message
...
On Jan 3, 5:49 pm, Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:13:08 -0800 (PST), Ed
wrote this crap:

I'm in need of a hand bearing compass. Practical Sailor gave the Nexus
Series 80 its highest rating a few years ago but I can't find one in
the States.

On paper, the Iris 50 by Plastimo and the Weems and Plath Model 2004
compasses look good.

I will use it for racing and cruising.

What I'm looking for, though, is actual firsthand experience of hand
bearing compasses.

Have you used one of these, or another that bears consideration?
Please share your experiences.

I still have my official Boy Scout compass, made by Silva. Still good
after 40 years. A nice touch is the small hole, to put a lanyard, so
you can wear it around your neck. I recommend the military Lensatic
compass. Good enough for the military, good enough for me. This also
can be worn around your neck.

However, my greatest recommendation is for a pair of binoculars with a
built-in compass. I have one, and I love it.

I assume that this is a back-up for the GPS.



I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

No, not a backup for the GPS. I'll use it as a tool for taking
bearings on passing boats-- to see how we are moving relative to one
another. Also, to take bearings of starting lines in races for the
favored end start, etc.


You're talking to a guy who doesn't sail and certainly doesn't race,
apparently.

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