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#152995 - 10/24/08 02:03 AM Re: Length of lanyards on sighting (mirror) compass [Re: Hikin_Jim]
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There we go.

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#153010 - 10/24/08 04:50 AM Re: Length of lanyards on sighting (mirror) compass [Re: SARbound]
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Hmm. Interesting. Is it easy (and quick) to adjust? Interesting concept. I wonder if you could build something into the compass like a tape measure's retractor or like a retracting key ring.
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#153031 - 10/24/08 12:35 PM Re: Length of lanyards on sighting (mirror) compass [Re: Hikin_Jim]
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Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim
Hmm. Interesting. Is it easy (and quick) to adjust? Interesting concept. I wonder if you could build something into the compass like a tape measure's retractor or like a retracting key ring.


If you look at some Scuba online stores, you find all sorts of retracting key rings (mainly for your computer)... here is an example:
http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/PROD/ae/LR-7424

I personally don't like them for diving, but they could be used for other purposes!!!


Edited by Kris (10/24/08 12:37 PM)
Edit Reason: mistake
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#153063 - 10/24/08 03:51 PM Re: Length of lanyards on sighting (mirror) compass [Re: Kris]
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Just doing a quick gear check before leaving for camp. The lanyard on my Silva is 30".
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#153104 - 10/24/08 08:26 PM Re: Length of lanyards on sighting (mirror) compass [Re: aloha]
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The retractable key rings are usually too loose to hold the weight of the compass. I think my double fisherman knot lanyard is stronger and just as effective. And I can wear it around my neck at all times.
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#153119 - 10/24/08 10:03 PM Re: Length of lanyards on sighting (mirror) compass [Re: SARbound]
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Originally Posted By: SARbound
The retractable key rings are usually too loose to hold the weight of the compass. I think my double fisherman knot lanyard is stronger and just as effective. And I can wear it around my neck at all times.
Gotcha. If you get a chance, perhaps a few "field notes" would be in order?
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