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Suunto Escape 203 Handheld Altimeter
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how accurate are handheld or wrist altimiters?
By mmchase2210204
Ranked #779 - Running Watches
May 10, 2008
how accurate are handheld or wrist altimiters?
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By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #1 - Running Watches
May 21, 2008
These are super accurate, providing you calibrate them before you use them. They read altitude from barometric presssure, so unsettled weather will make them slightly less accurate, but, typically within 10-15 feet over the space of the day, even in stormy conditions.
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Tech Specs:
- Max Height:
- up to 29,500 ft.
- Altimeter memory:
- records total vertical ascent/descent average
- Barometer memory:
- records temp, sea level pressure and abs pressure with lock feature
- Time:
- temperature in C & F, sea level pressure and absolute pressure with barometer lock feature
- Water resistant:
- Yes
- Battery type:
- User Replaceable
- Battery life:
- Depends on use
- Size:
- 2.5 in.x 4.5 in.
- Recommended Use:
- Weather forecasting, monitoring.
- Weight:
- 3 oz.
- Warranty:
- Limited
- Country of Origin:
- Finland
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