The Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED has Slope-adjusted distance. Its listed slope control is Mode. Tournament use is listed as Yes — non-slope mode.
Laser • Released 2021
Does the Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED have slope?
Yes. This model provides Slope-adjusted distance for uphill and downhill shots..
COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED slope specifications
| Slope compensation | Yes |
|---|---|
| Slope system | Slope-adjusted distance |
| Slope control | Mode |
| Tournament use | Yes — non-slope mode |
| Display | LCD |
How slope works on this model
The COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED uses Slope-adjusted distance.
The laser first measures the direct line-of-sight distance. The slope system then uses elevation information to estimate a playing distance.
Uphill shots generally receive a longer adjusted distance than the direct reading; downhill shots generally receive a shorter adjusted distance.
Slope control and display behavior
Slope is controlled through Mode, so check the active mode rather than looking only for a physical switch.
With slope enabled, the rangefinder uses elevation information to provide an adjusted playing-distance estimate in addition to the direct laser measurement.
The listed display is LCD. The dataset does not publish the exact slope icon or screen layout for this model, so the official manual should be used for the precise indicator.
Tournament use
The COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED is listed as tournament legal when used with slope assistance switched off. Confirm the model is in its permitted non-slope configuration before competitive play.
Slope troubleshooting
Slope-adjusted distance is not appearing
Confirm slope is enabled using Mode, then re-range a target with a clear elevation change.
Slope will not turn off
Return the COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED to its non-slope setting using Mode. Confirm the setting before competition.
Adjusted distance changes between readings
Re-acquire the same part of the target. A different aim point or measured angle can change the compensated result even when direct distance changes little.
Not sure which number is adjusted
The listed display is LCD, but the exact slope screen layout is not published in the dataset. Use the model manual for the indicator/key.
Using slope correctly
Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED slope FAQ
Does the Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED have slope?
Yes. It is listed with Slope-adjusted distance.
How is slope controlled on the Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED?
This model controls slope through a measurement mode.
Is the Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED tournament legal?
The COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED is listed as tournament legal when used with slope assistance switched off. Confirm the model is in its permitted non-slope configuration before competitive play.
What does slope do on the Nikon COOLSHOT LITE STABILIZED?
It combines direct laser distance with elevation information to estimate an adjusted playing distance.
Why can adjusted distance differ from direct distance?
Direct distance is the line-of-sight measurement. The adjusted value estimates how the elevation change alters the effective playing distance.
Competition and Local Rules take priority. Model revisions can also change controls or indicators. Confirm the exact non-slope configuration on the official Nikon website or manual before competitive play. Visit Nikon.