Suunto X6 Wristop Computer Watch with Altimeter, Compass and Barometer here
Suunto X6 Wristop Computer Watch with Altimeter, Compass and Barometer hereWristwatch/computer great for cross -training sports such as mountaineering, hiking and cross-country skiing”Chronometer memory records accurate altitude profile with 10 or 60 seconds intervalAdvanced timing functions of stopwatch enable you to record activity lap and split timesAccurate altimeter with 1-meter resolution helps to measure vertical performanceFeatures compass and barometer with a barometric graph to help forecast weather changesProduct DescriptionThe X6 marks the first in a new line of watches for Suunto, maker of the “wrist-top computer.” Like previous iterations of these large watches, the multi-functionality of the X6 appeals to a variety of outdoorsy folk. And Suunto goes a further high-tech step, including the ability to interface the watch with your PC to keep a digital log of your activities, as well as share stats online via Suunto’s Web site. Suunto gears the X6 toward enthusiasts who spend a lot of their time on hills or mountains, such as mountaineers, hikers, and cross-country skiers. The watch includes a compass–quite handy to have right on your wrist–as well as a barometer. With the barometer, the X6 can roughly gauge altitude and is able to keep track of the rates of ascent and descent as well as the degree of slope you’re currently hiking or skiing. While we had to reset the watch when we first arrived at our trailhead (the air pressure was different from at home where we’d first calibrated the watch), it then kept fairly accurate measure of our changes in altitude. The X6 also includes a thermometer, but since it’s attached to your wrist, your body heat can affect the reading. Suunto recommends removing it for 15 minutes to get a more accurate reading, but this can be awkward during a hike. Since the watch is water resistant to 100 meters, it can also be used to ascertain water temperature before diving into a mountain lake. Various alarms can be used during hikes or training. An interval alarm can be set to remind you to drink fluids during your workout, for example, while the programmable ascent alarm helps you keep to a safe climbing speed. There’s even a storm alarm that will warn you of a sharp decrease in barometric pressure. The internal barometer has a two-day memory and a graph that shows changes in the weather pattern. An advanced stopwatch keeps track of lap times and split times, letting you see how long it’s taken you to reach a certain point without having to reset the stopwatch each time. The X6’s bright backlight makes it easily viewable at night as well. With the PC serial interface and included software, you can upload log files that include time and date, highest altitude, rate of ascent/descent, etc. These can be personalized with your information and then sent to Suunto at suuntosports.com to compare with other X6 users. For serious athletic outdoor enthusiasts, the Suunto X6 can be a compelling tool to have attached to your wrist when you’re attached to the side of a mountain. –J. CurtisPros:Compass is accurate and useful Variety of display modes Can upload and store logs on PC Cons:Pricey Bulky Thermometer feature isn’t as useful as it could be Customer Reviewsgreat idea, but…this watch (or computer) is the greatest thing ever. until, …it crashes just like a computer. resets and doesn’t keep time for longer than 2-3 days. i’m still trying to track through the warranty process, but they don’t make it easy on you. especially since i recieved it as a gift and don’t know who the retailer is. if, in fact, i get through the warrenty process with a good story i will post it here. but at the moment i am quite frustrated wearing a watch that doesn’t keep time.they came throughonce i found the information for suunto usa (not easy to do), they were very helpful. they replaced the watch in about 2 weeks. now i’m very happy.ExcellentMy son just loves his Suunto X6 Wristop Computer Watch with Altimeter, Compass and Barometer. Being plus-sized makes hang-gliding or mountaineering unlikely but I think it catered to some kind of need in him.
