KB-14/360RG, Suunto Precision Global Azimuth 0-360° Suunto SS020417000 045235909339
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Suunto® KB-14 Precision Global Compasses




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KB-14/360RG, Suunto Precision Global Azimuth 0-360°

Without Declination Adjustment

Features optical adjustment. Heavy-duty impact and corrosion resistant aluminum housings are flat and compact with no protruding or adjustable parts. Needle cards are immersed in a clear, low-viscosity liquid damping for smooth, vibration-free movement. Needle cards pivot on polished sapphire bearing. Azimuth models graduated to 1/2°; estimate to 1/4°. Quadrant models are graduated in 1° units. Cotangent table printed on back. Balanced for global use. Black nylon case included. Dimensions: 3” x 2” x 9/16”.

Brand: Suunto
MPN: SS020417000
UPC: 045235909339
UNSPSC: 41112901
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10/27/2022
I'm a retired Land Surveyor that develops Land Navigation Courses for Search & Rescue Units. I use a 10 yrs old KB-14 360 degree alum compass in two different ways. First is with a Jacob Staff, but the best way is with an old wood & brass tripod, used when checking the Suunto MC-2 compass that are used by the local Search & Rescue units in Washington State.
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02/09/2021
Best hand-held sighting compass on the market. I purchased it several years ago and had several of its predecessor models since 1973. I was once worried about going with the G (global) model. The card is more heavily center balanced. While there is some card tilting at 49 deg N, Suunto placed the ultimate touch into this model. On the card there is a HORIZONTAL line (ring) which is placed at the level of the pivot. So the rumb (lubber) line indicates the reading at intersecting this horizontal line, killing a few minutes of error out of the reading at high latitudes. WOW! Use the KB360-14 in conjunction with a good mapping GPS (Garmin 750T) to sight and identify mountains and other features far away. Accurate sighting does take practice with reduction of eye parallax error. Use it in "Boy Scout" mode just looking down on the card. I've put in a post which swivels on the 1/4 - 20 mount and contacts your head to reduce motion- Almost as good as using a tripod. GREAT COMPASS
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06/24/2020
The perfect companion for a timber cruise and now for cross country backpacking. It will always bring you home. But get the rubber case for winter work!
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07/09/2018
Purchased the quadrant version with declination corection. Great compass but to use properly, you need to first determine your dominant eye. Use the dominant eye to sight the object and the other to read the compass. To set the declination corectly AND read the bearing with the moveable line, you need to half the degress (i.e use 5 not 10 for a 10 degree corection). Compass stabilizes very quickly. Also note quadrant version is marked every degree, while azimuth version is marked every half degree. Also purchased the 37011 leather holster. Would recommend applying moleskin to the inside rivets (to avoid scratches) plus use Montana Pine Pitch Blend to waterproof the leather. Holster is very well built.
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03/14/2016
I have had one of these for 20 years and recently broke the glass casing on it. It was always true and led me in the right direction. It was the envy of all my Surveyor friends. Accurate and durable. Highly recommend to anyone in the Land Surveying or Forestry profession.
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