Gear Review
Highgear Axio Mini Altimeter Watch
Worked great 'til it went kayaking...
By jul3077402
Ranked #393 - Altimeters
December 18, 2009
I bought this watch primarily for backpacking in the mountains, and it worked GREAT. The reported altitude was usually pretty close - VERY close considering it's a barometer-based altimeter. Unfortunately though this watch went to the Great Altimeter Watch Place In The Sky when it went kayaking in the Bahamas with me in November - although it's supposed to be waterproof to 50m, it fogged up, filled with water and ultimately died about halfway into the trip even though it was never submerged more than a few inches while paddling. I was totally bummed, but I may try another one because I'm a woman and I don't have big manly wrists, and as far as I know it's the only altimeter watch out there that isn't so big it has its own zip code.
View Details: Highgear Axio Mini Altimeter Watch
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Housing Material:
- plastic
- Altimeter:
- yes
- Altimeter Max Height:
- 30,000 ft
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- no
- Barometer:
- yes
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- no
- Chronograph:
- yes
- Backlight:
- yes
- Computer Compatible:
- no
- Water-Resistant:
- yes
- Alarms:
- 4
- Alarm Type:
- ,
- Low Battery Indicator:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: March 9, 2010 By: C Lynne Cann
Thsnks this is exactly what I want to know I don't want to be having to remember to take off my watch when I kayak or swim in the ocean.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thsnks this is exactly what I want to know I don't want to be having to remember to take off my watch when I kayak or swim in the ocean.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes