1 Explorer

Art.no: 36345-1001

Silva 1 Explorer is a classical competition compass with a large magnifying lens. It features an easy-to-grip compass housing with stable and steady needle. The luminous points make night navigation faster and easier. The scale slide at the tip of the compass is detachable.

Magnifier
1-2-3 GO!
Scales
Direction
Scales:mm and 1:15 000.
Weight:52g
Graduation:360° (each 2nd degree marked).
Size:125 x 60 mm
Detachable scale slide

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With over 70 years experience manufacturing compasses, we’re certain Silva can provide you with the right choice for your needs. When you’re trying to beat the clock, there’s no time to waste figuring out what your compass is saying. Whether orienteering, adventure racing or another competitive situation, you can rely on Silva’s Race Series: stable, easy to use, and easy to read.

Suitable for:

Orientering/Multisport

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I know my position on the map. How do I go to a lake in the forest that I see on the map?

The easiest way to set a course towards the lake is with a simple and safe system used by expeditions, youth organisations, mountain guides, armies, orienteers and other navigators the world over: the Silva 1-2-3 System®

Silva1-2-3 System

  1. Place the compass on the map with the edge of the compass along the desired line of travel. Make sure Direction of Travel arrow points towards your destination.
  2. Rotate the compass housing until N on the dial points North on the map. Check that the compass housing red/black North/South lines are parallel with the map’s meridians.
  3. Hold the compass in hand and turn your body until the red end of the compass needle (North) coincides with the red arrow in the bottom of the compass housing. The front of the compass with the direction of travel arrow is now pointing towards your destination.

NOTE: If using a mirror-sighting compass: angle the mirror/lid approximately 45 degrees towards yourself and hold with straight arm out in front of you. Now, while looking in the mirror to see that the needle aligns with the red/black N/S arrow, sight above the mirror (using the sight) towards an object in the field in line with the direction of travel.

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