🧭 Str8 Original Thumb Compass — Left Hand (Southern Hemisphere)

The benchmark in race-grade thumb compass performance

The Str8 Original LH is the compass that redefined modern orienteering navigation. Designed by a lifelong orienteering family and engineered for elite competition, this Southern Hemisphere thumb compass delivers exceptional stability, ultra-fast needle response and unmatched map control — all in a perfectly balanced, lightweight form.

Compatible with the Str8 M Magnifier (Left Hand), the Str8 Original is the go-to choice for serious orienteers, rogainers and adventure racers.

🏃 Built for Speed, Precision & Control

Every element of the Str8 Original is engineered for high-speed navigation:

• Adjustable thumb angle (±20°) — customise the fit to your hand and running style

• Full-length 95 mm main pointer — long, ultra-clear sight line for precise bearings

• 5 mm offset capsule — lifts the needle above the map for improved visibility

• Exact positioning tip — pinpoint direction control at control sites and attack points

This compass feels natural, balanced and lightning-fast in the hand.

🧲 Ultra-Stable, Ultra-Fast Needle

The Str8 Original features one of the most advanced needles in the sport:

• Low-drag design (0.04 drag coefficient)

• Instant settling and rock-solid stability

• Minimal oscillation while running

This means you get immediate directional feedback — even when moving at full speed.

🛡️ Race-Ready Construction

Str8 compasses are built to withstand competition conditions:

• 5 mm high-clarity acrylic body — exceptional strength-to-weight ratio

• Anti-slip silicone map gripper — keeps the compass locked to the map

• Two thumb straps included — tune the feel to your preference

• Integrated magnifier mounts — designed to fit the Str8 M Magnifier perfectly

This is professional navigation hardware, not recreational gear.

🌏 Southern Hemisphere Balanced

This model is MS (Magnetic South) balanced for:

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Southern Hemisphere magnetic fields

The needle remains flat, stable and accurate — something Northern Hemisphere compasses cannot achieve here.

✨ Key Features

• 🧭 Left-hand race thumb compass

• 📐 Adjustable thumb angle ±20°

• 🧲 Ultra-low-drag, high-speed needle

• 👁 95 mm full-length main pointer

• 🎯 Exact positioning tip

• 🛡 5 mm high-clarity acrylic body

• 🧷 Anti-slip silicone map gripper

• 🔍 Str8 magnifier compatible

• 🌏 Southern Hemisphere balanced

📐 Specifications

Also available in a Right-Hand version.

🛠 Care & Handling

To keep your Str8 Original performing at its best:

• Clean with a non-scratch microfibre cloth and warm water

• Store away from direct sunlight

• Operating temperature: –10°C to +35°C

• Use the protective display box insert for storage

⚠️ High temperatures can cause bubbles or needle distortion and are not covered under warranty.

🏁 The Compass That Sets the Standard

Fast. Stable. Precisely engineered.

The Str8 Original LH is the choice of serious navigators who want absolute control and confidence at race speed — tuned specifically for Australian and New Zealand conditions.

Add it to your kit and experience elite-level navigation.