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Aug 19, 2015
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I've got the metric Global, it replaced my older Silva compass-clino that I lost in the field and it's still going strong. These are a lot cheaper than the Silvas and if anything the quality and design are superior, they look a little old fashioned in comparison to the equivalent silva, but functionality that is much better. Also the clino needle never sticks on these and the Silvas usually do from experience.
The design of the bevel is really superior to the silva, unlike the silva you can use it very easily with gloves on, my older silva had a smooth bezel that meant you need to take your gloves off to operate it effectively.
The mirror is useful, if you need the clino you need the mirror as it helps with both getting the angle on the clino right and in sighting properly. It also protects the compass face, these compasses last much longer than the more standard varieties because they aren't constantly exposed. I generally carry this in addition to a cheaper compass, however those get constantly rotated as they get scratched, scuffed and batched into unserviceable condition and chucked, these always work.
If you are a geologist these are also exactly what you need, don't waste your money and a heavy expensive Brunton. I know some of the best geologists in the world and they all still use Silva and Suunto Compass-Clinos.
Aug 19, 2015
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