{"product_id":"suunto-arrow-6-northern-hemisphere-compass","title":"Suunto Arrow 6 Northern Hemisphere Compass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialized Sports Compasses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arrow range comprises three lightweight, easy-to-read compasses, with fast needles, developed for competitive orienteering. Designed to be read clearly and quickly, the Arrow-6, Arrow-20 and Arrow-30 models boast features that enable athletes to compete to the very limit of their capabilities. These lightweight, ergonomically designed instruments feature durable, water-resistant printing so you can always rely on your readings.Â  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField compasses in general\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical compasses have been working as the navigator since several thousands of years. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStill today magnetic compass is environmentally friendly, cheap and the most reliable tool when choosing the course. The oldest Suunto field compasses, which are still in use, are manufactured in 1938. A high quality field compass hardly needs any other service than washing in fresh water from time to time. The compass works without any external power supply. The compass gets its power from nature Â– from the magnetic north pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPASS BALANCINGÂ  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Geographical Balancing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical intensity and direction of the earth's magnetic field, the inclination, influences the horizontal plane of a compass needle according to the latitude where it is used. Due to inclination, compasses must be balanced for different geographical zones in order to keep the needle in a horizontal position. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously, the globe was divided into five different balance zones in which specific compasses functioned. However, as people travel more and more, the need for a compass with a greater geographical range has increased. Thanks to Suunto's 'Two Zone System' there are only two balance zones to consider in compass use - the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. In practice, this means that a Suunto compass designed for the northern hemisphere will still work for a fair distance into the southern hemisphere, and vice-versa.Â  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest version of the famous Suunto Arrow thumb compass\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for northern hemisphere only \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting technology designed for active orienteersÂ  \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTwin magnets \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFast and wide plastic needleÂ  \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDual and jewel bearing \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRotating capsule \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fast setting steady needle \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 70 x 80 mm \/ 2.7\" x 3.1\"Â  \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 27 g \/ 0.9 oz \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suunto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53081514934592,"sku":"suuntoarrow6","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/suuntoarrow6_LRG.png?v=1787966643","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/suunto-arrow-6-northern-hemisphere-compass","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}