Gear Suunto Compasses for Competitive Orienteering Industry News August 27, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Vaanta, Finland based Suunto recently told us about some pretty badass compasses they've been developing. We thought we’d pass along the info to you. Suunto Compasses for Competitive Orienteering Says Suunto: We are happy to introduce two new compasses for competitive orienteers. Both Suunto AIM-30 baseplate compass and Suunto AIM-6 thumb compass were developed together with Sprint Orienteering World Champion Mårten Boström. AIM-6 NH COMPASS, THE ELITE THUMB COMPASS, CLEARER AND EASIER TO READ THAN EVER This thumb compass features an exceptionally stable and visually optimized needle along with specially designed navigation aids for speed and flexibility. Developed in cooperation with sprint orienteering world champion Mårten Boström. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Easily switch between different orienteering methods Exceptionally fast and stable needle Graphics design based on visual psychology for high pace orienteering Key Features Thumb compass Stable needle for competitive orienteering Orienteering with traditional turnable capsule Orienteering by AIM sectors Needle visually great for orienteering with needle to meridian alignment Balanced for the northern hemisphere Dual bearing with sapphire Neodymium magnets Liquid filled capsule for stable operation Baseplate with magnifying lens Suunto limited 2-year warranty Made in Finland AIM-30 NH COMPASS, EXCEPTIONALLY STABLE, ERGONOMICALLY SHAPED COMPASS LEADS THE WAY IN COMPETITIVE NAVIGATION This baseplate compass features an exceptionally stable and visually optimized needle along with specially designed navigation aids for speed and flexibility. Developed in cooperation with sprint orienteering world champion Mårten Boström. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Easily switch between different orienteering methods Exceptionally fast and stable needle Graphics design based on visual psychology for high pace orienteering Key Features Stable needle for competitive orienteering Orienteering with traditional turnable capsule Orienteering by AIM sectors Needle visually great for orienteering with needle to meridian alignment Balanced for the northern hemisphere Dual bearing with sapphire Neodymium magnets Liquid filled capsule for stable operation Baseplate with magnifying lens Suunto limited 2-year warranty Made in Finland You can find both compasses online here. Explore RECOILweb:Bastion Field CoversMarksmanship in AfghanistanSportEAR M-Series Electronic MuffsMUNITIO Tactical 9mm Headphones NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.