- Lightweight wrist-top computer specially designed for competitive sailors and windsurfers
- Ensures that competitors reach the starting line in the right position and at the right time
- Sailing timer adjustable from 1 to 99 hours; audible user-configurable countdown alarms
- Rotating bezel with 0 to 360 degree scale; watch functions with time, date, dual time, and alarms
- Water-resistant to 100 feet; user-replaceable battery; weighs 0.13 pounds; 2-year warranty
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Competitive sailors and windsurfers know that getting a good start is key to winning the race. Enter the Suunto M3 wrist-top computer, which is custom designed to make sure competitors are at the right place at the right time. The device is easy to use: before the race, simply make a few practice starts to estimate the time to the starting line from a chosen position. Next, set the countdown timer to reflect the interim between the official signal and the start of the race (generally in the five-minute range). Once you hear the official signal, start the timer. The M3 will then let you know when to set off from your chosen position so you can cross the starting line right on time. And once the timer is synchronized, you can lock the countdown timer to ensure that it isn't changed by mistake.
The M3 also helps you determine the favored end of the start line, so you not only cross the line at the right moment but at the right place as well. By using the boat's compass and the M3's rotating bezel, you can quickly decide which end of the line is best. And once you're out on the course, the M3 continues to provide assistance by helping you calculate the bearing to the next race marker before reaching the turning point, and then comparing it to wind direction. This helps you steer the correct course as soon as possible, giving you a valuable advantage over competitors.
You can also mark the wind direction with the rotating bezel to track wind shifts, monitor the race time, and add time stamps (interval times). Then, after the race, you can check the M3's logbook to review the race times, time stamps, and the effectiveness of your strategy.
Plus, as with most of Suunto's wrist-top computers, the M3 also excels as a traditional watch, with time, date, dual time, and alarm options. Other features include an easy-to-read dot matrix display, a backlight option for night use, a water-resistant housing to 100 feet, and a user-replaceable battery. So give yourself a leg up on other sailors and windsurfers with this handy must-have.
The M3, which weighs 0.13 pounds, is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
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M3 wrist-top computer, battery, user's manual.
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The Suunto M3 wristop computer helps competitive sailors and windsurfers get the perfect start. To get you to the right place on the start line - and at the right time, Suunto M3 not only helps you to determine the favored end of the start line, but it also displays the time to the start line in connection with the start timer to help you cross the line at just the right moment. Loud signals and large numbers, together with a race timer for easy synchronization with the race committee, mean that you won't be caught napping when it's time for the off.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Suunto M3 - Great Watch,
This review is from: Suunto M3 Wrist-Top Sailing and Windsurfing Computer Watch (Apparel)
What you see is what your get: huge numbers that are easy to read while counting down the start. Light, comfortable to wear and nice looks. Two defects: (1) no protection for the glass and (2) it is not as simple to use as its functions would imply which, together with a deficient manual, makes it hard to operate taking advantage of all its functions.
If what you are looking for is a large number format countdown timer with nice looks this is it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Suunto M3 Windsurfing Watch,
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It is a good watch for windsurfing.
Its only problem is a very poor instruction manual
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4.0 out of 5 stars
great watch,
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I have used my watch regularly while sailing on a Laser for about 3 years. I am very happy with it.
PROS - Large numbers very easy to read Can set timer to the countdown you need. So it works with any start sequence you may encounter. The buttons are not easy to press preventing accidental button press stopping your countdown during the start. It is easy to replace the battery yourself and still be waterproof. Rotating compass bezel to determine favored end of the line. (I have had no problem with numbers coming off as another reviewer had). CONS - Instruction manual is not the greatest. I read and just kept pressing buttons until I figured it out. The buttons are not easy to press, which makes me doubt myself if I pressed it right until I see the sequence start. But I'd rather this then have the sequence stop because of an accidental button press from my sailing gloves. I would give it five stars if the operation/instructions were easy to understand.
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