GPS Device

[Johnskiismore]

I am sure that this has been talked about before, bit I would like to know if any of you use a GPS (watch type) for recording vertical feet. There are hand held one's, but I was wondering if anyone has used one that you wear on your wrist. These types seem to be coming down in price. But, do they work well.

Thank you for any info.

 

[andyzee]

I am sure that this has been talked about before, bit I would like to know if any of you use a GPS (watch type) for recording vertical feet. There are hand held one's, but I was wondering if anyone has used one that you wear on your wrist. These types seem to be coming down in price. But, do they work well.

Thank you for any info.

You don't need a GPS for vertical feet. Are you sure you're not talking about an altimeter?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

for skiing I have a Suunto that i love...records vert feet skiied, number of runs, upcoming weather, compass, altimeter, barometer....awesome watch....thinking about upgrading to one with HR monitor so i can dump my POLAR HR watch and use just 1 watch for everything sport related

 

[andyzee]

for skiing I have a Suunto that i love...records vert feet skiied, number of runs, upcoming weather, compass, altimeter, barometer....awesome watch....thinking about upgrading to one with HR monitor so i can dump my POLAR HR watch and use just 1 watch for everything sport related

Have to agree, I have the HighGear Altimeter and I have the Suunto S6. They're both good, but I especially like the Suunto since you can connect to your PC and download all the info and then graph you days of skiing or hiking.

 

[Johnskiismore]

I should've been more specific, a GPS that also works as an altimeter.

Thank you for the input so far, I will look into the Suunto, that sounds like what I am looking for!

 

[andyzee]

This is the output from a Suunto S6:

 

[Johnskiismore]

Thanks Andyzee, that's pretty cool, I like it! I have a GPS on my helmet cam that you can load into your computer, and it will show on map where you have been etc., but the camera burns through way too many batteries to make it worthwhile. This will be more practical.

By the way, where were you skiing according to that chart?

 

[andyzee]

Thanks Andyzee, that's pretty cool, I like it! I have a GPS on my helmet cam that you can load into your computer, and it will show on map where you have been etc., but the camera burns through way too many batteries to make it worthwhile. This will be more practical.

By the way, where were you skiing according to that chart?

That was skiing May 6th 2007 at Killington. The last peak you see is a hike up to Killington peak and then we skied down.

P.S. I got my Suunto on steepandcheap.com. They have it fairly often.

 

[BeanoNYC]

That was skiing May 6th 2007 at Killington. The last peak you see is a hike up to Killington peak and then we skied down.

Looks like homeboy was bullshitting too long with Kzoners at the baselodge.

 

[andyzee]

Looks like homeboy was bullshitting too long with Kzoners at the baselodge.

We skied to 12:30, then yes hung out for awhile with kzoners and AZers. Then hiked up to the peak to spread some ashes and skied down. Was a good day.

 

[BeanoNYC]

We skied to 12:30, then yes hung out for awhile with kzoners and AZers. Then hiked up to the peak to spread some ashes and skied down. Was a good day.

Ahhh...I know that story. Twas w/Martin?

 

[Johnskiismore]

Purchased the Suunto S6 from Backcountryoutlet.com It was just over $200.00 with shipping

 

[andyzee]

Purchased the Suunto S6 from Backcountryoutlet.com It was just over $200.00 with shipping

They normally have it on steepandcheap for $160 + shipping, but $200 with shipping isn't bad.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i have the older Suunto Metron, would like to get a newer model