Does the string around the compass come off?
509005
Yes you can get the string off, I haven't used my mine in a while but if my memory serves me right. I think the compass was ineffective from the start.
1042364
It's held in place by the seat belt - so yes, it would come off each time you unbuckle the seat belt. We used it to keep my grandson from unbuckling his car seat (5 point harness type).
1221544
Pretty much permanent. I forced mine apart. They (Textrax) has one that just has the center part with the magnet (no X). Look for it and you won't have to try to modify this one.
1893570
It still goes on the leg but I could only put the two bottom screws in to hold it in place. It is secure but I will have to find longer screws or I could notch the leg - which I was afraid might make the leg weaker. I did go into the software assistant to recalibrate the compass.
899880
no it is permanently attached.... however if you check out some of the other reviewers I recall reading about someone who cut the strap off and replaced it with hooks and something like a longer guitar strap successfully. its in the reviews from last spring. check there.
2043128
Mine spins freely, in fact I need to oil it a bit as it's dry. I suggest you place a few drops of a light oil where the ring meets the body of the compass, let it sit overnight and then try to rotate it. I note that there are screws on the bottom holding the unit together, and you might need to open it up to access the guts. In any event, you need to lube the ring since both the ring and the body are aluminum and I can feel the galling one gets when you have to bits of Al moving against one another.
22608
My tag is always hanging on my rear-view mirror, I never take it down. My compass is not in my mirror, but the wires and mechanism for the compass is there and I have not had any problems at all. I had the same concern, I hope this helps. I have a Jeep.
1271667
No the star does not come off the hat it's printed on. My grandson loved it. It was a great quality item. He's 3 and it fit him fine, the chaps were a little long but no big deal.
651618
Hi ... in response you your question, I tried to twist off the clip. Seems it's either glued or affixed so well that it's not going anywhere. I felt like it'd break (not easily) from all my twisting before it'd come off. I seriously doubt it'll come off with normal use. I use the pencil all the time and think it's a great instrument.
2248306
The magnet is secure, but still breaks away with very little force. I have only used it in hiking situations and it breaks free with one finger. I think it would pop off as you push away.
2171130
I don't think it will fall off. its on tight, strong magnet. its hard to even pull it off. 2 months and no problems.
1879192
Yes. in fact. after a couple of months it came off by its self, leaving no mark. It worked well for awhile, but it has come undone. currently trying to figure out what Im going to do about it.
488208
yes the band comes off and the nut holding the band comes off too. I took my off andnever use the band. I use weights instead. I love it and my clients love it too.
2135316
yes, it loops around to attach with velcro. In other words it can come completely off.
1302390
I haven't had a problem -- it comes off when I twist it. Perhaps something is stuck under the cover?
1380387
I'm not sure. But if you want to use the compass, you must remove the knife and other steel things for the compass to work perfectly.
1731348
It does come completely off...so you can flip it over. What keeps it attached to hitch assembly is a lock pin. This is keyed to the hitch pin...same key works both.