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Plastimo - Iris 50 Hand-Bearing Compass   (1 Review) Iris 50:   Select:Blue:  £67.99Yellow:  £68.99Orange:  £69.99Sand:  £70.99Army green:  £69.99 Manufacturer #:  63870 £67.99    (Inc. UK VAT @ 20%)(£56.66 Exc. VAT) Add to basket Details Delivery Customer reviews (1) An iconic product in the Plastimo range, the Iris 50 is the highly dependable companion of yachtsmen, regatta addicts and top-notch racers worldwide. Hand-bearing and traditional compass: regularly praised by technical press and prestigious skippers alike, as the most reliable, sturdy and handy hand-bearing compass. Shockproof, waterproof and sandproof: initially designed for regatta racing, it is also a precise and precious companion when trekking or hiking. We're currently unable to show live stock information on our website, so if you need delivery fast we strongly recommend checking availability first. Simply fill out the form below and we'll get back to you, or call us on +44 (0)1243 375774 for an immediate answer. * Quantity Required: Article Number: * E-mail Address: * Please add the two numbers RequestRequest Average Rating (1 Review):   Write a Review and share your opinions! Rating:   Did my research 13 February 2018  |  Piero Read that the Plastimo Iris 50 handheld compass is among the best in its price-point. Found an apparently hard-to-find orange model, rugged, well-made, easy to use, couldn't be more pleased. Looking forward to using it in the up-coming season. Fair winds to all. Was this helpful to you?  Yes  /  No 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Plastimo Iris 50 Hand-Bearing Compass Features

• Good protection
  against hard knocks: the smooth finish feels soft in your hand, but will not slip, even when wet
• No parallax error:
  a prism projects the reading of the bearing to infinity
  This also contributes to a more comfortable operation, as you do not need to alternate close-reading to read the card and infinite-reading to take bearings
• Optimum conditions to take bearings
  thanks to the superb card stability and the wide 20° field of view, which will accommodate the roughest of sea conditions
• Most accurate bearing
  the pivot and hard stone are a guarantee of long life and shock resistance of your compass
• Soft bottom cell
  engineered using ultra-sonic welding, it acts like an expansion diaphragm, preventing the formation of bubbles and leaks
• Course reading
  from above the compass: you can read your compass like a standard compass, with no need to look through the prism
   

Plastimo Iris 50 Compass Specifications

Praise for the Iris 50 Compass

'This is the Plastimo classic and still scores the highest in our test.  It's simple, robust and well designed, with everything encased in rubber, except for the lens and the top of the card....

'The acrylic lens gives the clearest and most accurate read-out, while its position on top of the compass allows you to line up the bold red lubber line directly against the landmark you're taking a bearing on.

'Stows away easily thanks to its small size and light weight.'

Rated TOP PERFORMANCE by
SAILING TODAY - September 2014