I got an early Fathers Day gift... Now I have questions...

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So after many good suggestions from people on this forum - I settled on, asked for, and got early a Suunto MC-2G Global compass. This is a fairly large expense for us and I am very happy with my selection and happy to have a wife who listens to me.

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I am currently reading a book on how to properly get all out of my compass that I can. However, if you look closely at the picture - you will see that there is an extra needle in the compass. It is the black needle inside and I don't know what it does. It is not magnetic and moves freely when tipped.

Anyone know what this is or does?

Thanks,

TF
 
This compass/clinometer works in all five magnetic zones and is a fraction of the price of the new Tandem Series. The MC-2G is the ideal campanion for your Zone 1 Tandem Compass/Clinometer. The Global compass needle is a revolutionary concept because up until now, there has never been a compass that could function flawlessly in all zones of the world. The needle and magnet are built as seperate units functioning independently from each other, so that the inclination of the magnetic field cannot tilt the needle. When holding the unit vertically, the clinometer displays the vertical angle.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinometer
 
Thanks so much guys. I was so lost - not only did I know what I clinometer was - I didn't know how the compass read it. ;)

Thanks - I have a lot to learn - it has been a few years since orienteering class in the USMC - It comes back fast - but we never were taught how to gauge angles.

TF
 
Sheesh - that little blade thing can tell me a lot.

I have asked it three times concerning the meaning of life - but it always seems to settle on 42.

What is up with that? ;)

TF
 
Also has some bearing on shooting over distance. You judge distance differently if you are shooting up hill or down hill.
 
Thanks for this thread! I have to buy a new compass but I know more now.
Thanks again.
 
Protourist:

I did a LOT of research on compasses before buying this one. I think it is either the Suunto Mc-2 (you don't have to have the global needle) or the Silva Ranger.

Check out those two and I think you will have a lifetime compass on your hands.

TF
 
Talfuchre said:
Sheesh - that little blade thing can tell me a lot.

I have asked it three times concerning the meaning of life - but it always seems to settle on 42.

What is up with that? ;)

TF
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Jeez because the meaning of life is 42!

Now the real question is why is the meaning of life 42?
 
Phenomenol compass! I've used it all over the world and have never had a problem with it. The MC-2G is hands down my favorite compass, beating out all of my Silvas (including the Ranger) and Bruntons. You just can't beat the global needle for ease of use.

The only problem is when you go back to using a regular compass you have to remember to set or adjust for declination!
 
Talfuchre said:
Protourist:

I did a LOT of research on compasses before buying this one. I think it is either the Suunto Mc-2 (you don't have to have the global needle) or the Silva Ranger.

Check out those two and I think you will have a lifetime compass on your hands.

TF
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Just got the Silva Ranger. Seems like it will do what I need. Thanks again.
 
I think it will with NO problem. That was, and still may be, THE hikers compass of choice. It won the 2003 Best Gear awayr by backpacker magazine. You will not have a problem I am sure.

TF
 
The clinometer tells you the angle of the slope. Hold the compass vertically, looking at the front facing you, align the compass edge with the slope and the black needle will give you the angle. ( does this make sense). You need to be at a distance to get the slope average. Go outside and try this on your roof slope. Geologists use this alot.
 
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