- Wristwatch/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 interval
- Advanced timing functions of stopwatch enable you to record activity lap and split times
- Accurate altimeter with 1-meter resolution helps to measure vertical performance
- Features compass and barometer with a barometric graph to help forecast weather changes
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The 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. Curtis
Pros:
- Compass is accurate and useful
- Variety of display modes
- Can upload and store logs on PC
- Pricey
- Bulky
- Thermometer feature isn't as useful as it could be
Amazon.com Product Description
The Suunto X6 wrist-top computer/timepiece packs a lot of tools into a small device. It features an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, and clinometer (for measuring slope angle). It's also the perfect tool for any cross sport--such as mountaineering, hiking or cross-country skiing--as it records and stores performance data that can be downloaded to your Windows PC.
The accurate altimeter enables you to measure your vertical performance when jogging, hiking, biking or climbing. Well suited for fast sports, the Suunto X6's advanced timing functions enable you to record virtually an unlimited number of lap and split times of your activity. The chronometer records accurate altitude profiles with 10- or 60-second intervals for up to 200 hours. The adjustable alarm works as an interval reminder, for instance, to remind you of regular hydration during your adventure or extended workout session.
The Suunto X6 comes packed with solutions enabling safe and responsible hiking. You can use the alarm functions to alert you at certain altitudes, help maintain safe climbing speed on the mountains, or indicate an upcoming storm. You will be much better off using the compass and altimeter if caught in bad weather. The compass also guides you back when running in an unknown place or just strolling around in a foreign city.
The Suunto X6 is water resistant, tested to 100 meters/330 feet according to ISO 2281 standard, which means you can use it for swimming or other water sports activities--but it should not be used for scuba diving or freediving.
The Logbook feature allows you to save information regarding, for example, a hiking trip. When you start the logbook, it starts gathering information about the cumulative ascents and descents, average ascent and descent rates, highest and lowest points and specific marks you can set during the trip. When you stop the logbook, the information gathered thus far is recorded as a logbook file that can be viewed later. The maximum duration of one logbook is 168 hours (one week). The Suunto X6 can store 20 logbook files at one time. More
The Suunto Activity Manager (SAM) is software that enables deeper understanding and better graphical representation of the data recorded and stored by Suunto X6HRM. With SAM you can visualize the altitude and heart rate profiles for your routes, analyze and plan your training, and keep a training diary. You can also create your own activity reports by adding photos and text to the profiles.
Suunto Sports Community The SuuntoSports.com Internet site enables you to share information with other cross-sport enthusiasts from around the world. You can share statistics, learn new things, exchange ideas, and pick up useful tips from people equally passionate about sport. You can also upload your data from Suunto Trek Manager to SuuntoSports.com in order to compare your performance with others, relate tales of your wildest adventures or simply share your hiking and training experiences, travel reports and digital photos with friends or the entire
What's in the Box This package contains the Suunto X6 wrist-top computer, CD-ROM with Suunto Activity Manager software and operating instructions, and printed Quick Guide and Pocket Guide.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
great idea, but...,
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This review is from: Suunto X6 Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Clinometer and PC-Interface (Apparel)
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.
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they came through,
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This review is from: Suunto X6 Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Clinometer and PC-Interface (Apparel)
once 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.
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Excellent,
By henryraddick@hotmail.com (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Suunto X6 Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Clinometer and PC-Interface (Apparel)
My 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.
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