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Hand bearing compass experience
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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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"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. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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On Fri, 4 Jan 2008 08:51:57 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote this crap: You're talking to a guy who doesn't sail and certainly doesn't race, apparently. **** off, asshole. I sail and race much more than you. And I have a wall full of trophies to prove it. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
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On Fri, 4 Jan 2008 06:40:47 -0800 (PST), Ed
wrote this crap: However, my greatest recommendation is for a pair of binoculars with a built-in compass. *I have one, and I love it. 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. Then I recommend the binos with the built-in compass. I think a hand held compass would be to inaccurate for these purposes. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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