Prism
Regular price
$579
The updated Prism. The Prism is a stripped down racing compass. Class legal anywhere an electronic compass is legal, the Prism provides superior accuracy, and a massive display all in an ultralight, compact package.
What’s Included:
- Velocitek Prism
- Mounting cradle
- USB charging cable
- EVA storage case
The Prism is manufactured in San Mateo, California.
The Prism is in stock. Individual Prism orders will ship within 1 business day.
Tech Specs
- 4.8oz / 137 g
- Heading Repeatability: ±0.5°
- Display Update Rate: 4Hz (four times a second)
- Sensor Sampling Rate: 44Hz (forty-four times a second)
- Water Resistance: Complete immersion for 30 min. at 3m / 10ft (IPX8)
- Display: 29.8mm / 1.1” digit height 250° viewing cone
- Battery: 600mA
- Warranty: Two years
The Prism is an indispensable tool on our Etchells. From the helm, the digits are large and easy to read. The compass heading is accurate and precise, which allows us to capitalize on each and every shift.
Steve Benjamin - Olympic Silver Medalist, Multiple World Champion, US Rolex Yachtsman of the Year
The Prism's digits are large enough for everyone on the Etchells team to read easily and it’s so light that it was also an obvious choice for the 470. The Prism is easy to read - at a glance - from the wire on the 470 and that is a huge competitive advantage at the international level where every detail counts.
Dave Hughes - Olympian (US Mens 470 Crew), Multiple World Champion, US Sailing Team Member
The Prism was really awesome to have onboard. In breezy conditions it can be hard to read a compass you’re low on the wire, but it wasn't hard to read the Prism. In some really tough conditions the compass kept up with our changes in angles and always gave us a reading we could rely on.
Stephanie Roble - 49erFX skipper, US Sailing Team Member, 2 x US Women’s Match Racing Champion, US Sailing Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year
I’ve been really impressed by this compass for two main reasons: One, the accuracy; when we turn it reflects it right away. Two, it's a really large display that's easy to see from the trapeze and everywhere else on the boat. It has the information where I want it, when I want it.
Helena Scutt - Olympian (49erFX Crew), Nacra 17 Crew, US Sailing Team Member
Reviews
FAQs
Is the Prism GPS based?
No. The Prism is strictly a magnetic compass.
Does the Prism have a timer?
No. The Prism does not have a timer. We wanted to make the easiest electronic compass to use and the input we received from pros and Olympians in developing the Prism was that a timer was OK to leave out for two reasons. 1) Most sailors wear a watch or mount one on the mast or boom. 2) Having to switch from timer to compass and back to timer in pre-start to take a wind shot is really inconvenient on a boat with 1 - 3 crew.
Does the Prism have a backlight?
No. The Prism does not have a backlight.