Suunto X6
by: Breidi Caparatta
Posted on: Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 at 11:08 am by: Breidi Caparatta
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The Suunto X6 is a must have tool for any cross country sport such as cycling, hiking, or cross country skiing. Made by Suunto, a leading designer and manufacture of sports instruments, the Suunto X6 has the appearance of a watch but is actually so much more. It is actually one of the world’s most popular wristop computers. With the ability to measure and analyze the surrounding environment, the risks of traveling in un-chartered terrain are minimized.
Information on your performance is stored for later use as well as available for immediate viewing. Specially designed PC software allows you to download the information collected by the Suunto X6 for analysis.
The specially designed PC software allows you to see your performance in a more graphical way. You can share and compare your information with others online at the SuuntoSports Internet Community.
There are many features of the Suunto X6. The Altimeter allows you to know you altitude, vertical speed. It is also equip with an altitude alarm and log book with waypoint recording.
The barometer records sea level pressure and absolute pressure. Also included is a weather trend graph, weather alarm and forty eight hour temperature memory.
With the compass, never loose your bearing. A declination setting is included as well as a graphic compass rose.
You will always know what time it is with the watch feature. Three alarms with date option are available as well as duel time settings and a calendar view.
The chronometer displays current time simultaneously with current lap time.
There is a menu-based user interface familiar from mobile phones.
The battery of the Suunto X6 is easily replaceable. The wristop is water resistant up to one hundred feet. The specialty software and USB cable are included as well as full access to the products website www.suuntosports.com.
For cross country cycling, especially in unknown terrain, the Suunto X6 gives you the ability to make rational decisions. The alarm alert warns you of upcoming storm conditions. Use the compass feature to find your way safely back, should get caught in an unexpected storm.
The software provided with the Suunto X6 is known as (SAM) Suunto Activity Manager. This software allows for a more in-depth understanding of the information recorded by the Suunto X6. The information is shown in a graphical view. You can also create personalized activity reports as well as a training diary. Include your own photos, and utilize the software so you get the most from your Suunto X6.
You can purchase your own Suunto X6 from any Suunto dealer. The Suunto ranges in price from $350 to $1000 depending on the model you choose. For serious cross country cycling, the Suunto X6 is a tool you should not be without.
