Suunto Mb-6 Global

Suunto factory & headquarters in Vantaa Finland are now using 100% renewable energy.This means that all of the Suunto products, that are Made in Finland, are also made with 100% renewable, carbon neutral energy.In 2021 that was 85% of all Suunto products.This is a great addition to Suunto´s endeavor to minimize their emissions which they do by manufacturing high-quality, long-lasting products.Made in Finland with 100% renewable energy. A feature-packed compass in a handy matchbox style case for global navigation.Suunto Match Box Compass:The Suunto MB-6 is a combination of a hand bearing and base plate compass in a highly resistant Noryl matchbox style case and is ideal for marine use.Though small and compact, the MB-6 boasts a host of invaluable features.Available also with the Global Balancing System.Field compasses in general:Mechanical compasses have been working as the navigator since several thousands of years.Still 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 - from the magnetic north pole.COMPASS BALANCING:Global Balancing System:The vertical intensity and direction of the earths 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.Features:- Global Balancing System - Sighting compass with the mirror - Matchbox style - Highly resistant case - Jewel bearing - Adjustable declination correction scale - Easy-to-read luminous markings help to use the compass in dark conditions - Clinometer - Comes with lanyard Specifications:- Adjustable declination correction scale ? - BASEPLATE:compass ? - Clinometer ? - Luminous markings ? - Mirror compass ? - Sighting hole ? - Global needle ? - Size 67 x 45 x 22 mm (with lid closed) - Weight 55 g.