If you are in need of a traditional baseplate compass with high-end features, the Explorer Pro should be your choice. The compass comes with a slope card and a distance lanyard.
FEATURES:
• Separate card for measuring slope and extra distance
• Detachable distance lanyard (1:24k, 1:25k, 1:50, 1:62.5k)
• Soft and bendable lanyard with scales
• Map measuring scales - 1:25k, 1:40k, 1:50k, 1:24k USGS scale, mm, inch (1/20th), GPS scales
• DryFlex™ Rubber grip - Easy handling of the compass/Great grip
• Turnable housing, use with the SILVA 1-2-3 System®
• Built in adjuster for magnetic declination
• Up to 4 hours once activated by daylight/flashlight
• Robust material that withstands tough treatment and conditions
• Magnifying lens for precision map work
• Red/black N/S lines in capsule
• Waterproof
• Extra durable hot stamped graphics
The slope card is great both for detecting avalanche risk and for determining how challenging your journey will be. By knowing the slope you can also judge any extra distance that you need to go due to the slope. The distance lanyard has four scales on it; 1:24k, 1:25k, 1:50k and 1:62.5, which facilitates to measure the distance of your hike. Since its soft and bendable it’s easy to place it directly on to your route on the map Explorer Pro features DryFlex™ grip for easy handling, a clinometer for measuring slope angle and comes with a built-in adjuster for magnetic declination.
It also features map-measuring in mm, inches, scales of 1:25k, 1:40k 1:50k, 1:24k USGS scale and GPS scales. The baseplate has a curved-up at the back-end for perfect fit in the hand, magnifying lens and rubber friction feet for precision map work. The distinct arrow and scales/markings in a clear contemporary font combined with lots of transparency in the baseplate makes navigating easier - when activated in light the luminous markings enable night time navigation. The red/black AND North/South lines in the capsule bottom ensures easy and safe settling. The needle is made from finest Swedish steel with high quality magnetic features.
