Plastimo Iris 50 Zone C compass

PLASTIMO Iris 50 Zone C Compass – Accurate Handbearing Navigation

Navigate with unparalleled confidence and precision with the PLASTIMO Iris 50 Zone C Compass, the legendary handbearing compass trusted by sailors, kayakers, and professional racers worldwide. As an essential piece of navigation equipment, the Iris 50 is engineered for performance, durability, and ease of use, making it the perfect primary compass for small boats or a reliable backup on larger vessels. Its iconic design and robust construction ensure it can handle the most demanding marine environments.

The Iris 50 is more than just a tool; it´s a guarantee of safety and accuracy. Renowned for its dual-reading capability, it allows for both traditional course monitoring from above and precise bearing-sighting through its integrated prism. This versatility ensures you can take quick, accurate readings whether you are determining your position, identifying landmarks, or avoiding hazards.

Key Benefits for the Modern Navigator:

* Pinpoint Accuracy: The highly stable conical card and a high-precision pivot deliver steady and reliable readings, even in choppy waters. The integrated prismatic lens offers a sharp, magnified view for taking bearings with exceptional accuracy, minimizing guesswork and enhancing your navigational safety.
* Exceptional Durability: Built to withstand the rigors of the sea, the Iris 50 features a tough, shock-absorbent soft elastomer casing that protects it from impacts and drops. The dome is specially treated to be scratch-resistant, maintaining crystal-clear legibility for years of service.
* Always Ready, Day or Night: Forget about batteries. The compass card features high-efficiency photoluminescent marking that charges with daylight or a flashlight, providing clear, bright illumination for reliable night navigation.
* Unsinkable Design: A critical safety feature, the Iris 50 is designed to be buoyant. If you accidentally drop it overboard, it will float, preventing the loss of your vital navigation instrument.
* Ergonomic and Versatile: Designed to fit perfectly in your hand, the smooth finish and soft-grip material provide a secure and comfortable hold, even with wet or cold hands. It can be used as a handheld device or installed in a compatible bracket on your boat for convenient, fixed-point reference.

Main Features:

* Dual Reading System: Can be read from above like a standard compass or used for front-sighting to take precise bearings.
* Highly Stable Conical Card: Graduated every 1° for detailed and accurate readings.
* Built-in Photoluminescent Illumination: Provides clear legibility in low-light and nighttime conditions without needing batteries.
* Protective Soft Elastomer Grip: Delivers superior shock absorption and a secure, comfortable hold.
* Integrated Sighting Prism: Allows for accurate bearing measurement with a field of view of 20°.
* Buoyant Construction: Floats if dropped in the water, ensuring easy retrieval.
* Scratch-Resistant Dome: Maintains optical clarity and protects the compass card.

Technical Specifications:

* Product Type: Handbearing Compasses
* Balancing Zone: Zone C. Specifically balanced for use in the South Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Central Pacific, Tahiti, and Reunion Island.
* Compass Card: Conical card graduated every 1 degree.
* Apparent Card Diameter: 50 mm
* Illumination: Photoluminescent.
* Buoyancy: Floats.
* Waterproofing: Fully waterproof.
* Compliance: ISO 25862 compliant.

Make the PLASTIMO Iris 50 Zone C your trusted companion for every journey. Its combination of accuracy, ruggedness, and user-friendly design makes it the benchmark for handbearing compasses and an indispensable tool for safe navigation