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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Zkuki on August 10, 2017, 09:18:21 AM

Title: Compass
Post by: Zkuki on August 10, 2017, 09:18:21 AM
I'm looking for a high quality compass, I've been searching for one that I can just install on the dashboard but majority of what I've found are just toys. I did happen to run across this brand named Silva, unfortunately they only sell in Sweden, ha. Has anyone installed a marine compass? 
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: rasmeidirtrider on August 12, 2017, 10:31:24 PM
Why do you need compass in Zuk? I see a lot on Ebay. Just type your brand Silva! Mine comes with the Vitorinox multi special knives.
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: TioPick on August 26, 2017, 12:50:02 PM
Trust me that if you have anything mounted, the error will be different depending on which way you are pointed.  Boating experience but also aiming a DISH TV on a big truck.  This is what you want.  https://www.amazon.com/Davis-Instruments-Standard-Bearing-Compass/dp/B001449AK2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503776012&sr=8-5&keywords=handheld+compass (https://www.amazon.com/Davis-Instruments-Standard-Bearing-Compass/dp/B001449AK2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503776012&sr=8-5&keywords=handheld+compass)
It says 5 degree but you can estimate between the marks to about 1/4ths of the 5 degrees.  A little more expensive is a hand held GPS and you can mark your way points.  Question?
Tio Pick in Paradise on the Rio...  No rain and no wind from Harvey and here is a picture of the mouth of the Rio.  Guess I will add 2 more  Car |removethispart|@ Clark Island with Port Isabel in bg and 2 car in same spot with South Padre Island in back.  We will Scout the coast on Monday
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: fordem on August 26, 2017, 12:54:22 PM
I was wondering how you made out with Harvey
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: TioPick on August 26, 2017, 01:04:13 PM
The way we drive it is a little over 50 miles to the beach maybe 35 as the seagull flies.  Nada here but we will report from the coast Monday