Suunto Vector Wristop Computer with Compass, Altimeter & Barometer

by Suunto

Product Features

• Altimeter features vertical ascent/descent tracking, 24-hour memory, logbook & altitude alarm
• Compass features 1 degree bearing resolution, bearing tracking, declination adjustment
• Barometer includes 4-day weather memory, trend indicator and thermometer
• Has a stopwatch, countdown timer and records up to 2 split times
• 12/24 hr format, calendar and 3 daily alarms, backlight

Product Description

A compass, altimeter and barometer packaged in a waterproof casing, the Suunto Vector is an essential piece of any adventurers toolkit. It has a large, easy-to read display and the control buttons operate even when wearing gloves. The Vector also includes 3 daily alarms, stopwatch, countdown timer, bubble to indicate a level compass and thermometer.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B0015YNB7Y
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,839 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Training Tool Ever For Endurance Athletes, September 28, 2001

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CORY (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suunto Vector Wristop Computer with Compass, Altimeter & Barometer (Apparel)

I after drooling over this watch for two years wishing I had one, I finally got one and have had my Advizor for two months now. All I can say is that if I had known how cool this thing really was, I would have shelled out the $300 a long time ago. Each one of the features listed above does everything you could want. The Heart Rate Monitor has target zone settings, average workout heart rate, highest and lowest hear rate, and more. The Altimeter tells your rate of ascent, total vertical climb and stores all the data from recent workouts in memory. The coolest feature is that it will store your heart rate, altitude and rate of ascent/decent at intervals from 20 seconds to ten minutes so that after a workout you can scroll though and see how your heart rate was affected by altitude and acent rate. I got completely geeky with this information after one workout, and I typed it all into my computer so I could see what it looked like. The only drawback to the Advizor is that it gives you so much information, it would be great if you could download it directly to a computer for analysis. There is no PC link, so any analysis has to be done on the watch or typed in by hand. But other than that, this gizmo is perfect. No problems at all so far and I use the thing for two workouts a day. I am a cross country ski racer and for a long time I had thought that this would be the perfect training aid for endurance athletes and now that I have tried it I know that it is.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suunto Advisor, August 4, 2006

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ph1902 (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Suunto Vector Wristop Computer with Compass, Altimeter & Barometer (Apparel)

2nd Suunto. 1st was a Vector bought in 2000 that I abused pretty good before having to get another (water seal was damaged and it took on water during a kayaking trip). Doubt I'll ever use the heart monitor in the mountains but it is excellent for training. Highly recommended.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch with slight durability problems, March 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Suunto Vector Wristop Computer with Compass, Altimeter & Barometer (Apparel)

I have owned this watch for about a year and a half, and it has been great. I liked the heart rate monitor for cross country running (although I didn't "use" it exactly - I tried it out and though it was cool, but didn't go so far as to incorporate it into training.) The altimeter is great - I like to use it as a reference for orienting myself on a map (if you're lost on a trail, find your altitude, match it up with that altitude on the trail, you have a rough idea of location). My only complaint is that after awhile the bazelle on the compass wears and breaks off. I have met other people who experienced the same problem. Suunto has a 1 year warranty, so be sure that yours breaks by then so that you can send it in to be replaced. Overall a great watch. My dad gave it to me as a present so I can't complain about the price (which is very steep).

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