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Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch description

Since it's introduction in 1998, the Suunto Vector wristop computer has acted as the altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, and digital logbook for everyone from mountaineers to the Marines. The Vector keeps track of almost everything for you. It is the very tiny instrument panel that could be the key to backcountry survival. This year's Vector adds degree numbers and cardinal half points to the compass bezel, allowing users to make more accurate readings in the field. The Vector's altimeter enables users to track ascent and descent rates, as well as the number of runs skied in a day. This information can be very helpful when determining if you can bag one more descent at the end of a long tour. The watch's barometer allows you to track weather changes and automatically records atmospheric pressure over 4 days in 6hr intervals. Being able to track incoming storms is key when deciding how to prepare for a day of skiing or climbing.

Bottom Line: The Vector should sit shotgun on every backcountry excursion.

This is my third Sunnto brand watch. I use nearly all functions on the watch. I recently ordered the vector in dark foilage green from this site .I looked at other web pages to locate the watch in this color where they advertised, but could not deliver until two to three weeks. This site advertised and delivered within a few days. I will tell friends about the impeccable service. Thanks......

Pros- the compass updates constantly (other watches in this class don't). The watch seems complicated at first but is not- the quick card gets you started easily. Altimeter jived with readings from recent helicopter rides. Nice look to the watch. Not as big as I expected (good). light. Baro cool.Cons- bigger than most (not too bad). A bit pricey so go find a coupon.