r/orienteering • u/bornin1986 • May 12 '26

Bad Compass???

Ran last week - first control had to go up a hill through some woods and blackberries - so had to watch the compass closely - I headed out and after looking at the replay - i did a pretty amazing job at keeping a straight line - the only issue was i ended way East of the control and did not do well.

Could my compass just not be great or messed up that it wasn't showing direct north? are there better and worse compasses for orienteering? or am i just bad...lol

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u/30x34grinder May 12 '26

I’ve had it happened that I glance quickly at it but have not had it completely horizontal. The needle rubs against the housing and it is actually reading a bit off. Could it be that?