Gear Review
Suunto Pioneer Multipurpose Compass
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By gnarlydog1008807
Ranked #40 - Life Jackets and Safety Gear
May 22, 2008
This is my second Pioneer compass that I use for sea kayaking.
My kayaks come with a forward of front hatch recess for a Silva 70 type compass but I decided not to mount the compass there and go for the Pioneer instead.
The Pioneer is sturdy and has enough rubber protection to prevent accidental damage. The dial is easy to see and gives you an accurate reading (enough for compass viewed in the cockpit of a sea kayak).
I wish it would have an illuminated dial for night navigation but I am curently working on a modification to make that possible using small LEDs and remote battery/switch.
Gnarlydog.
View Details: Suunto Pioneer Multipurpose Compass
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Declination Adjustable:
- No
- Global Needle:
- No
- Sighting Hole:
- No
- Sighting Mirror:
- No
- Buoyant:
- Yes
- Magnified Readout:
- No
- Bubble Level:
- No
- Slope Meter:
- No
- Digital:
- No
- Backlight:
- No
- Battery Type:
- None
- Battery Life:
- N/A
- Low Battery Indicator:
- N/A
- Size:
- 2.25in x 2.25in
- Recommended Use:
- Kayaking, canoeing, powerboat
- Weight:
- 3oz
- Warranty:
- 5 Years
- Country of Origin:
- Finland
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