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Begin 100 baseplate orienteering compass

It is the perfect compass to start orienteering with. It was designed to help you learn orienteering with a map.

Featuring a 360° rotating capsule, a ruler, 2 holes for placing on a map, a wrist strap, this small oil-filled compass will guide your first orienteering steps.

ID 8518777

€8.00
Tax included
Color: Beige

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  • Features

    Design benefits

    • Compact design

      With a length of 74 mm, this small compass fits in all hands.

    • Easy transport

      Fasten it to your wrist with the adjustable wrist strap and never lose it!

    • Precision

      Compass with a precise and quick universal needle

    • Ease of learning

      Finding a direction is intuitive thanks to its arrow-shaped design.

    Design details

    Easy to carry:

    Thanks to the adjustable strap, your children can attach the compass to their wrist and run around holding it, with no fear of losing it!

    Circle and triangle?

    Let us explain the symbols so you can find the start and control points on your map:
    - Triangle: start symbol
    - Circle: symbol of a control point

    Graduations

    Your compass comes with a 5-cm graduated ruler so you can make measurements on your map and learn the basics of reading scales.

    Why use a wide needle?

    The Begin 100 compass comes with a wider needle to enable more accurate and intuitive visual alignment between the needle and the grid lines on the map.

    Oil bath - yes or no?

    Rest assured: all Geonaute compasses are filled with viscous oil to ensure optimal performance.

  • Usage & care

    Warranty

    2 Years

    Care Instructions

    Usage precautions

    This compass is not designed to be read while running.

  • Specifications

    Composition

    Base: 100.0% Polymethyl Methacrylate; Strap: 100.0% Polyester; Complementary parts: 100.0% Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene