Gear Review
Suunto T6D Heart Rate Monitor with Dual Comfort Belt
I don't head out without it
By Matt Hart
Ranked #42 - Heart Rate Monitors
April 2, 2010
i use this watch when trail running and backcountry skiing.
i track hr (it comes with hr strap), distance (with the addition of the foot pod) and elevation (inc altimeter). for runners, or for backcountry runners at least GPS units are unreliable. if you are deep in the backcountry they just can't maintain consistent GPS connection to be worth carrying around. and it's a none fact that GPS elevation data (total vert climbed, etc) is useless. so this watch gets me my vert climbed and hr. it's solid. i calibrate it every now and then, but the vert data is relative so it's not necessary unless you are navigating and comparing to a map location and need exact elevation reading.
the watch is comfy and i can wear it around all the time, which i like or else i'd forget it more often than not. i can't say that about any of the Garmin watches.
bottom line: for a backcountry runner or skier it's the best option out there.
View Details: Suunto T6D Heart Rate Monitor with Dual Comfort Belt
Helpful Votes: 1 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
Change me.