Ski Computers

GadgetRick · Mar 18, 2004, 1:02 PM

Anyone have any comments on the various computers you can get for skiing? I'm talking about the ones you wear on your wrist and they keep track of altitude, vertical feet, weather, etc. I'm thinking about picking one up and was wondering what everyone thought of what's out there.

I've been looking at the various Suunto computers as I used to be an avid SCUBA diver (before a bad accident) and have used their dive computers and loved them. Any thoughts on their gear?

If there are any other patrollers out there who know of anyone providing a pro form for their computer would also be good info for me.

Thanks.

jimme · Mar 19, 2004, 10:03 AM

See if they have their report on these watches at www.earnyourturns.com

There was a Casio watch the testers liked the best and I think it was about $199. They found it to be the most accurate altimeter watch of the watches tested.

I have an older Casio Altimeter/Compass/Temperture/Baro watch that is very good. Paid about $125. a few years ago. Oh, yeah it also tells the time.

I can attest to the accuracy of the altimeter function of my Casio. Even the watch manuaI states that they often need to be recalibrated often to be accurate so I was really suprised how well it did. Here's my story- I set it at 480' above sea level at my home. Drove to Saratoga, NY. Then rode to Newark, NJ airport. Got on a plane. Readings varied, sometimes showing about 7000', but then again, I was in a pressureized cabin. Landed in SLC, rode to Alta. The next day while on the chair lift (Germania, I think) I took a reading and son-of-a-gun! It was dead-nuts on, reading something like 10,020 ft, and I believe the lift sign was 10,040 ft. Now, I can't say it's always this accurate as that was the only time I had a chance to test it that way. Pretty much forgot about it after that.

The downside of watches like these are when it comes time to change the batteries. . .leave it to the pros! My Casio has two batteries, and a watertight cover. When I attempted to change the batteries myself I ened up with a non working watch. I just recently mailed the pieces to Casio so they can put "Humpty Dumpty" back together again.

Good luck!

Jimme

SAB · Mar 22, 2004, 12:28 PM

I have a VERITECH (I think) which is basically an altimeter watch. It has time, altitude, a stopwatch, and an 'Altimeter Stopwatch' which includes total vertical feet (either going up or going down), number of runs, and rate of elevation change. I don't think of it as a 'ski computer' but as an altimeter watch, but I guess this is what you are talking about.

I really like it because I like knowing my vertical - I use this as a gauge to know when to quit (hopefully) just before my bad knee goes south and I get really sloppy. I've had the watch for a number of years and I think it cost about $150 new.

Like mentioned above, the batteries can be the biggest pain. You need to send the watch to the factory for a battery change and it is a bit pricy. Once I tried to get them changed at a jewler - the batteries got changed fine but the calibration on the altimeter got all screwed up and I ended up sending it to the factory anyway.

SAB

GadgetRick · Mar 22, 2004, 12:39 PM

I appreciate the replies. This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm just wondering if Citizen has one. My uncle owns a jewelry store and he's a Citizen dealer. I can get their stuff from him and not worry about factory service and all that for changing batteries.

Starter Jackets Rule! · Mar 24, 2004, 10:10 PM

I think Avocet had on that loged vert and other stuff.

RossiSkier · Feb 3, 2005, 7:43 AM

I am looking at a Suunto Altimeter Watch. These look like they would be fun to have. Who owns a SUUNTO? What model??

Mar 18, 2004, 1:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
GadgetRick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Near NYC Posts: 201	Ski Computers Anyone have any comments on the various computers you can get for skiing? I'm talking about the ones you wear on your wrist and they keep track of altitude, vertical feet, weather, etc. I'm thinking about picking one up and was wondering what everyone thought of what's out there. I've been looking at the various Suunto computers as I used to be an avid SCUBA diver (before a bad accident) and have used their dive computers and loved them. Any thoughts on their gear? If there are any other patrollers out there who know of anyone providing a pro form for their computer would also be good info for me. Thanks. __________________ The Rickster

Mar 22, 2004, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
GadgetRick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Near NYC Posts: 201	Thanks... I appreciate the replies. This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm just wondering if Citizen has one. My uncle owns a jewelry store and he's a Citizen dealer. I can get their stuff from him and not worry about factory service and all that for changing batteries. __________________ The Rickster

Mar 24, 2004, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Starter Jackets Rule! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Side of Chicago BOOM! Posts: 519	I think Avocet had on that loged vert and other stuff. __________________ YES I AM A WHORE! http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/i...nol-468x60.jpg

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sharing a printer	skijay	Miscellaneous Discussions	3	Mar 2, 2006 11:21 PM
Bicycle Computers	Charlie Schuessler	Gear and Equipment Forum	5	May 4, 2005 9:15 PM

Mar 19, 2004, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimme Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Schodack, NY Posts: 227	See if they have their report on these watches at www.earnyourturns.com There was a Casio watch the testers liked the best and I think it was about $199. They found it to be the most accurate altimeter watch of the watches tested. I have an older Casio Altimeter/Compass/Temperture/Baro watch that is very good. Paid about $125. a few years ago. Oh, yeah it also tells the time. I can attest to the accuracy of the altimeter function of my Casio. Even the watch manuaI states that they often need to be recalibrated often to be accurate so I was really suprised how well it did. Here's my story- I set it at 480' above sea level at my home. Drove to Saratoga, NY. Then rode to Newark, NJ airport. Got on a plane. Readings varied, sometimes showing about 7000', but then again, I was in a pressureized cabin. Landed in SLC, rode to Alta. The next day while on the chair lift (Germania, I think) I took a reading and son-of-a-gun! It was dead-nuts on, reading something like 10,020 ft, and I believe the lift sign was 10,040 ft. Now, I can't say it's always this accurate as that was the only time I had a chance to test it that way. Pretty much forgot about it after that. The downside of watches like these are when it comes time to change the batteries. . .leave it to the pros! My Casio has two batteries, and a watertight cover. When I attempted to change the batteries myself I ened up with a non working watch. I just recently mailed the pieces to Casio so they can put "Humpty Dumpty" back together again. Good luck! Jimme

Mar 22, 2004, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
SAB Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 61	I have a VERITECH (I think) which is basically an altimeter watch. It has time, altitude, a stopwatch, and an 'Altimeter Stopwatch' which includes total vertical feet (either going up or going down), number of runs, and rate of elevation change. I don't think of it as a 'ski computer' but as an altimeter watch, but I guess this is what you are talking about. I really like it because I like knowing my vertical - I use this as a gauge to know when to quit (hopefully) just before my bad knee goes south and I get really sloppy. I've had the watch for a number of years and I think it cost about $150 new. Like mentioned above, the batteries can be the biggest pain. You need to send the watch to the factory for a battery change and it is a bit pricy. Once I tried to get them changed at a jewler - the batteries got changed fine but the calibration on the altimeter got all screwed up and I ended up sending it to the factory anyway. SAB

Feb 3, 2005, 7:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
RossiSkier Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N. Troy, NY Posts: 599	I am looking at a Suunto Altimeter Watch. These look like they would be fun to have. Who owns a SUUNTO? What model??