O-Compass
O-Compass Model 11 Universal
This model is recommended for beginning orienteers and skilled tourists
Needle settling time: 1.5 - 2 sec
Stability during running: Good
Magnet: High power
Scale unit: 2 degrees
Needle settling time: 1.5 - 2 sec
Stability during running: Good
Magnet: High power
Scale unit: 2 degrees
Model 2 (fast)
This compass is the fastest model available. It is recommended for orienteers who prefer a fast orienteering style.
Needle settling time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Stability during running: Good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale unit: 2 degrees
Needle settling time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Stability during running: Good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale unit: 2 degrees
O-Compass Model 22 Tourist
This is a beginner and tourist compass.
Needle settling time: Good
Stability during running: Poor
Magnet: Powerful
Scale unit: 2 degrees
Needle settling time: Good
Stability during running: Poor
Magnet: Powerful
Scale unit: 2 degrees
Model 3 (stable)
This compass is the most popular model. It is an optimum combination of speed of movement and stability of the needle.
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale units: 2 degrees
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale units: 2 degrees
Model 8 Rainbow (stable)
This compass is functionally identical to the model 3, but has a colourful housing, useful quickly identifying rough bearings.
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale unit: 15 degrees
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale unit: 15 degrees
Model 9 (very stable)
This compass is for orienteers who prefer a very accurate movement by azimuth.
Needle settling time: 1.5 - 2 sec
Stability during running: Excellent
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale: none
Needle settling time: 1.5 - 2 sec
Stability during running: Excellent
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale: none
Model 3 (stable) for Brazil
A Model 3 compass balanced for Brazil.
Compasses in different parts of the world require different balancing. Most of the compass we sell are balanced for North America and much of Europe. This compass is balanced for parts of the southern hemisphere including South America.
NOTE: this will not work properly in North America
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale units: 2 degrees
Compasses in different parts of the world require different balancing. Most of the compass we sell are balanced for North America and much of Europe. This compass is balanced for parts of the southern hemisphere including South America.
NOTE: this will not work properly in North America
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale units: 2 degrees
Model 8 Rainbow for Australia / New Zealand
A Model 8 compass balanced for Australia and New Zealand.
Compasses in different parts of the world require different balancing. Most of the compass we sell are balanced for North America and much of Europe. This compass is balanced for parts of the southern hemisphere including Australia and New Zealand.
NOTE: this will not work properly in North America.
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale unit: 15 degrees
Compasses in different parts of the world require different balancing. Most of the compass we sell are balanced for North America and much of Europe. This compass is balanced for parts of the southern hemisphere including Australia and New Zealand.
NOTE: this will not work properly in North America.
Needle settling time: 1 - 1.5 sec
Stability during running: Very good
Magnet: Extra high-power
Scale unit: 15 degrees
O-Compass Magnifying Lens
This lens kit adds a lens about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your map. It is mounted on an aluminum rod attached directly to your compass. It can be swiveled out of the way.
Only works with O-Compass brand compasses
Only works with O-Compass brand compasses
O-Compass Model 8* Elite
The Model 8* Elite compass combines the stability of the Model 9 compass with the speed of the model 2 compass, using a special star shaped disk in the capsule. Select from any of the 6 O-Compass plate options.