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Suunto A-10 Compass
 
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Suunto A-10 Compass

by Suunto
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Technical Details

  • Lightweight recreational compass made of durable, clear, scratch-resistant acrylic
  • Employs Suunto's two-zone system for reliable readings in northern hemisphere
  • Fixed declination correction scale, jewel bearing, and dual scales (cm or inches)
  • Ergonomically designed to fin in palm; includes lanyard with detachable snap-lock
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product Details

  • Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B000FEXZGW
  • Item model number: SS012063013
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,943 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
    #12 in  Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Compasses
    #12 in  Sports & Outdoors > Electronics & Gadgets > Compasses
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: March 14, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Hailing from Suunto's A-Range of recreational compasses, the A-10 is a handy, well-designed navigational aid that excels in virtually any environment. The compact, highly accurate instrument is made of durable, clear, scratch-resistant acrylic that's been ergonomically designed to fit in the palm of your hand. More significantly, the compass employs Suunto's two-zone system to achieve precise, accurate readings regardless of where you're traveling. Previously, most compasses functioned well in only one of five geographic zones. That's because the compasses were balanced differently based on the zone's inclination, i.e., the vertical intensity and direction of the Earth's magnetic field. However, as people began to travel more, it became clear that globe-hopping adventurers needed compasses with a greater geographical range. Suunto's two-zone system, by contrast, considers only the northern and southern hemispheres. In practice, this means that a Suunto compass designed for the northern hemisphere--as the A-10 is--will still work for a fair distance into the southern hemisphere and vice-versa. Suunto is one of only two compass manufacturers to offer two-zone compasses.

The lightweight A-10 compass also features a fixed declination correction scale, a jewel bearing, and a patent-pending snap-lock that detaches easily from the lanyard. The compass measures 2.2 by 3.5 inches and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Product Description

A basic compass, ideal for beginners. The A-Range of recreational compasses is a series of handy, well designed, navigational aids which are assets in any environment. All four models in the series (A-10, A-20, A-30L and A-40) are compact, high-accuracy instruments made from durable, clear, scratch resistant acrylic that have been ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand for optimum ease of use. These light-weight compasses feature a fixed declination correction scale as well as a patent-pending lanyard snap-lock enabling the compass to be easily detached from the lanyard.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Basic Base Plate Compass, March 17, 2010
This review is from: Suunto A-10 Compass (Sports)
I've used Brunton, Silva and Suunto basic baseplate compasses for both general hiking and white/yellow level orienteering as well as teaching cub scouts the basics of compass use. This one is my favorite. Comfortable in the hand and accurate as it needs to be.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Lightweight Compass, June 26, 2009
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This is an excellent compass for the money. It reads well, fits nicely in the pocket and has adjustable dial.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars good compass!, May 23, 2010
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a little bulky, and the needle isn't in fluid like most other compasses. this prevents an air bubble from forming, but it rattles when you carry it.
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