The KB-14 hand-bearing compass is an excellent tool for foresters, surveyors, geologists and many others. Suunto bearing compasses are designed to combine extreme accuracy with ease and speed of operation.
Suunto KB-14 StorySuunto bearing compasses are designed to combine extreme accuracy with ease and speed of operation. The accuracy is 1/3°, graduation 1/2° and thecompass weighs only 115 g. The flat, compact housing has no protruding or adjustable parts and are designed to stand up to heavy-duty wear. The compass is water resistant.
The cards of these compasses are immersed in a special dampening fluid that ensures vibrationless, smooth movement. They are pivoted on polished sapphire tips. The veering assembly is to all intents and purposes subject to no wear and the liquid remains clear and its viscosity low under all conditions.
The compasses have been given permanent anti-static treatment. The lens apertures ofthe Suunto KB-14 and KB-20 types are restricted horizontally by acolumn, which automatically centres the eye on the optical axis, thus eliminating parallax.
There is also a rubber cover accessory for all the Suunto KB-14 versions that is made of a saltwater and UV-resistant mixture of EPDM and natural rubber.
Product Features
- High accuracy - precise readings in seconds
- Durable aluminium housing - protects against impact, corrosion and water
- Individually calibrated
- Optical adjustment for reading
- KB-14/360 R: 0 - 360º with reverse scale
Zone 5 is balanced for Australia, NZ, Antarctica and some Pacific Islands. Please view Suunto Zone Compass Map at top of page if you require a compass for other parts of the world.