Gear Review
Suunto T6D Heart Rate Monitor with Dual Comfort Belt
The watch is great. Beware the HR belt
By sor2542525
Ranked #254 - Heart Rate Monitors
March 2, 2009
I have had great experience with Suunto products over many years so I decided to go with Suunto when I found out that I needed a heart monitor. I ignored the user reviews on the Suunto site that warned about clasp connection/communication problems on the comfort belt. I almost immediately discovered that communication from the belt to the watch would come and go without warning. Jiggling the clasp frequently restored communication. I purchased a new belt directly from Suunto and the original belt is going back in for repair/replacement. The problem seems to be that the clasps contain contacts that activate the belt. The clasps turn the belt on and off. If either clasp(right or left) has any wobble in it at all then you are likely going to have problems. The “new†belt looks the same but seems to have better tolerances in the clasp connection. Otherwise, everything else is great. I am especially impressed with the software and my cardiologist was quite impressed with the reports. I wear the device for 8-10 hours per day and have had no comfort issues. Electrode jell is cheap and a good way to insure contact for many hours.
View Details: Suunto T6D Heart Rate Monitor with Dual Comfort Belt
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Housing Material:
- plastic
- Altimeter:
- yes, usable -1,600 to 29,500ft (-500 to 9,000m)
- Barometer:
- no
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- yes
- Chronograph:
- yes
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- no
- Adjustable Declination:
- no
- Low Battery Indicator:
- no
- Computer Compatible:
- yes
- Water-Resistant:
- , water resistant to 330ft
- Backlight:
- yes
- Alarms:
- 3 time
- Battery Type:
- user-replaceable coin cell
- Face Size:
- medium
- Weight:
- 1.9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- running, cycling, multi-sport training
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 2 years
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