GEONAUTE
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.
For those new to orienteering, this compass is an ideal choice. Featuring a 360° rotating capsule, ruler, and two map-placement holes, this oil-filled tool ensures smooth navigation.
ID 8518777
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.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
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.
COMPOSITION
composition
Base: 100.0% Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA); Strap: 100.0% Polyethylene Terephtalate (PET); Complementary parts: 100.0% Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Tips for storage and maintenance
Restrictions on use
This compass is not designed to be read while running.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Warranty
2 Years