The Suunto Ambit 1st Generation. I think the best way describe this watch is if your Suunto Core got together with your over sized GPS unit and they had stylish little watch babies; it has been selectively breed specifically for the serious outdoor enthusiast. Packed with the ANT comfort heart rate belt to fully utilise all the HRM functions of this amazing watch.
Made for outdoor athletes it is packed with information and technology to give you all the data you need. GPS technology, 3D compass, barometer, altimeter and heart rate monitor are packed into a stylish and rugged outer case.
By using Suunto Movescount.com (on your PC) you can pre-plot way points in order to navigate your route and download compatible apps. The GPS system logs your location and provides speed and distance information. The Ambit as it comes only provides LAT/LONG UTM or MGRS locations but there is a software upgrade to introduce OS grid references.
The heart rate belt transmits to the watch unit and enables the advanced training mode giving you vital training information and heart rate monitoring. The best feature is the Peak Training Effect, PTE, which indicates your level of actual fitness. PTE is relative to your current fitness, so the fitter you get the harder you have to work to increase your PTE.
Another great feature is the ability to switch between negative and positive display modes.
Outdoor functions.
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Full featured GPS with waypoint navigation.
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Tilt compensated 3D compass
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Barometric altimeter
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Barometer
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Temperature
Training Functions
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Highly responsive pace and speed with accelerometer integrated GPS
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Vertical speed with barometric altimeter
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Advanced HRM with PTE and recovery time
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Online sports diary with planning and analysis tools in Movescount.com
Mountain and Everyday Functions
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Robust case and strap
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Enhanced battery life:
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Outdoor mode - 50H with longer GPS tracking for hiking and mountaineering.
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Training mode - 15H with shorter GPS tracking for running or cycling etc.
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Watch mode - 30 days.
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100m water resistant (ISO 2281)
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Upgradeable software through Movescount.com