Suunto Compasses for Competitive Orienteering

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8 years ago

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.

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