Polar Align HELPPP - Page 2

Robbie · #21 23-09-2009, 03:19 PM

Ahh the hellish polar and drift alignment learning curve.

1. make sure you do your alignments with accurate levels and compass dont trust the ones attached to the mount.!!!!

2. once you get it right mark the tripod legs position on the concrete and put an alignment mark on the back fence to where you find north.

3. its as frustrating as hell but once the penny drops and you do it once its easy from then on.

Jen · #22 23-09-2009, 08:43 PM

Thanks guys i wish that dam penny would drop dam it
I dont think my compass is right i end up neally facing west
Whats a good compass to get these days

erick (Eric) · #23 23-09-2009, 08:47 PM

Here is the one you want, Jen:-

http://www.paddypallin.com.au/defaul...ct=647&Group=0

Silva Field 7 Compass.

On maybe the Katmandu version if you want to save some dollars:-

http://www.kathmandu.com.au//60488/K...ompass-v2.html

Do you want me to pick one up for you and bring it to camp?

Eric

Jen · #24 23-09-2009, 08:55 PM

cool yeah that would be great thanks Erick i could do with a decent compass but i better hide it from my son

erick (Eric) · #25 23-09-2009, 09:10 PM

OK, I can check out the Katmandu tomorrow and grab one if it looks fine (and it does on the site). If I'm not sure, I'll go the whole hog and go round to Paddy Ps' and buy the Silva.

Jen · #26 23-09-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

OK, I can check out the Katmandu tomorrow and grab one if it looks fine (and it does on the site). If I'm not sure, I'll go the whole hog and go round to Paddy Ps' and buy the Silva.

Thanks Erick i will trust your instincts on that one cheers i dont mind spending the money as long as it works see you soon

erick (Eric) · #27 23-09-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen

..... i dont mind spending the money ......

In that case, there are these great Silva ones for some hundreds of dollars..................

Jen · #28 23-09-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

In that case, there are these great Silva ones for some hundreds of dollars..................

erick (Eric) · #29 24-09-2009, 04:45 PM

Got the Katmandu one - it looks like it will do just what you need.

Jen · #30 25-09-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by erick

Got the Katmandu one - it looks like it will do just what you need.

Awsome Erick thank you see u soon

Robbie · #31 25-09-2009, 03:07 PM

A wixey digital angle meter is a godsend as well, great for levelling and setting up polar alignment.

If your compass was out or levels inaccurate all you do is spend the night chasing your tail.

Hope you are making progress