
Race Plate Zoom Compass by SILVA
🧭 Silva Race Plate Zoom — MS Baseplate Compass (Southern Hemisphere)
Fast. Precise. Built for competition navigation.
The Silva Race Plate Zoom is a high-performance orienteering compass designed for athletes and serious navigators who demand speed, clarity and absolute reliability while running. Featuring Silva’s legendary Jet needle, a large magnifying window, compact race-fit baseplate and anti-slip rubber feet, this is a competition-ready compass tuned for fast, accurate map work.
Balanced for the Southern Hemisphere and backed by Silva’s 5-year warranty, it’s the go-to compass for Australian and New Zealand orienteers.
🏃 Optimised for Speed & Stability
Every part of the Race Plate Zoom is engineered for use while moving:
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Jet needle technology — ultra-fast settling and rock-solid stability
-
Smaller capsule — improved map visibility and reduced bubble risk
-
Compact baseplate — fits naturally in the hand for faster control work
-
Rubber friction feet — keeps the compass steady on the map even when running
This is navigation designed for racing — not walking.
🔍 Large Magnifying Window
The built-in zoom lens lets you read fine contour lines, track detail and control circles without slowing down.
Combined with the smaller needle profile, this gives you a clearer, more usable view of the map at all times.
🗺️ Separate Scale & Stencil Card
To keep the baseplate clean and race-focused, Silva provides the measuring tools on a separate card:
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Scales: 1:25,000 · 1:50,000 · 1:15,000 · mm
-
Stencil holes for marking starts, controls and routes
You get full functionality without cluttering the compass.
🎒 Ready for Race Day
The Race Plate Zoom comes complete with:
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Protective carry case
-
Comfortable adjustable lanyard
-
Scale & stencil card
Everything you need for training, competition and safe storage.
🌏 Southern Hemisphere Accuracy
This is a Magnetic South (MS) model, balanced specifically for:
-
Australia
-
New Zealand
-
Southern Hemisphere magnetic fields
The needle stays flat and stable — ensuring accurate bearings where it matters.
✨ Key Features
-
🧲 Fast-settling Silva Jet needle
-
🔄 Rotating dial
-
🔍 Large magnifying window
-
🗺 Separate scale & stencil card
-
🧷 Rubber friction feet for grip
-
🎒 Protective carry case included
-
🪢 Comfortable adjustable lanyard
-
🌏 Southern Hemisphere balanced
-
🛡 5-year warranty
📐 Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Silva Race Plate Zoom MS |
| Magnetic Zone | Magnetic South |
| Size | 106 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 43 g |
| Magnifier | Yes |
| Scales | 1:25k · 1:50k · 1:15k · mm (via scale card) |
| Scale Card | Included |
| Wrist Strap | Adjustable |
| Warranty | 5 years |
🏁 Built to Win
Fast. Clear. Race-ready.
The Silva Race Plate Zoom gives competitive navigators the speed, clarity and stability needed to make perfect decisions at full pace.
Add it to your kit and navigate with confidence.
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Description
🧭 Silva Race Plate Zoom — MS Baseplate Compass (Southern Hemisphere)
Fast. Precise. Built for competition navigation.
The Silva Race Plate Zoom is a high-performance orienteering compass designed for athletes and serious navigators who demand speed, clarity and absolute reliability while running. Featuring Silva’s legendary Jet needle, a large magnifying window, compact race-fit baseplate and anti-slip rubber feet, this is a competition-ready compass tuned for fast, accurate map work.
Balanced for the Southern Hemisphere and backed by Silva’s 5-year warranty, it’s the go-to compass for Australian and New Zealand orienteers.
🏃 Optimised for Speed & Stability
Every part of the Race Plate Zoom is engineered for use while moving:
-
Jet needle technology — ultra-fast settling and rock-solid stability
-
Smaller capsule — improved map visibility and reduced bubble risk
-
Compact baseplate — fits naturally in the hand for faster control work
-
Rubber friction feet — keeps the compass steady on the map even when running
This is navigation designed for racing — not walking.
🔍 Large Magnifying Window
The built-in zoom lens lets you read fine contour lines, track detail and control circles without slowing down.
Combined with the smaller needle profile, this gives you a clearer, more usable view of the map at all times.
🗺️ Separate Scale & Stencil Card
To keep the baseplate clean and race-focused, Silva provides the measuring tools on a separate card:
-
Scales: 1:25,000 · 1:50,000 · 1:15,000 · mm
-
Stencil holes for marking starts, controls and routes
You get full functionality without cluttering the compass.
🎒 Ready for Race Day
The Race Plate Zoom comes complete with:
-
Protective carry case
-
Comfortable adjustable lanyard
-
Scale & stencil card
Everything you need for training, competition and safe storage.
🌏 Southern Hemisphere Accuracy
This is a Magnetic South (MS) model, balanced specifically for:
-
Australia
-
New Zealand
-
Southern Hemisphere magnetic fields
The needle stays flat and stable — ensuring accurate bearings where it matters.
✨ Key Features
-
🧲 Fast-settling Silva Jet needle
-
🔄 Rotating dial
-
🔍 Large magnifying window
-
🗺 Separate scale & stencil card
-
🧷 Rubber friction feet for grip
-
🎒 Protective carry case included
-
🪢 Comfortable adjustable lanyard
-
🌏 Southern Hemisphere balanced
-
🛡 5-year warranty
📐 Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Silva Race Plate Zoom MS |
| Magnetic Zone | Magnetic South |
| Size | 106 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 43 g |
| Magnifier | Yes |
| Scales | 1:25k · 1:50k · 1:15k · mm (via scale card) |
| Scale Card | Included |
| Wrist Strap | Adjustable |
| Warranty | 5 years |
🏁 Built to Win
Fast. Clear. Race-ready.
The Silva Race Plate Zoom gives competitive navigators the speed, clarity and stability needed to make perfect decisions at full pace.
Add it to your kit and navigate with confidence.



















