Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer
Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer
An indispensable instrument for outdoor enthusiasts, the Suunto Vector wrist- top computer combines an altimeter, barometer, compass, and thermometer, letting you plan and execute almost any activity with confidence and safety. Regardless of your excursion–whether it’s climbing mountains, riding a muddy bike track, or skiing off piste–you need accurate, real-time information about your surroundings to pull off a successful trip. The Vector contributes by not only providing important data, but also keeping track of your activities so you can make rational decisions at key moments.
The built-in altimeter, which boasts a range of up to 29,500 feet, puts all 14 of the world’s 8,000-plus-meter summits within the avid climber’s range. Among the altimeter’s functions are an altitude measurement function that lets you follow the vertical progress between stages, an automatic 24-hour memory that stores the altitude and ascent/decent rate for every hour, and an adjustable altitude alarm. Climbers will also dig the logbook function, which lets you record total and cumulative vertical ascents and descents as well as the number of runs skied.
The Vector also displays the current barometric pressure and temperature–a must for activities in which weather plays a factor. The device automatically records barometric data for the previous four days, with the first six hours manifested in one-hour intervals and the rest in six-hour intervals. When the reference altitude is set correctly, the instrument also displays the present sea level pressure, which makes it easier to read and understand the barometric pressure at high altitudes.
And few things are more important when exploring unfamiliar territory than a compass. The Vector’s electronic compass contributes by guiding you with cardinal or half- cardinal points and a North-South arrow. The compass can also be set to track a certain bearing, which helps you follow a chosen direction. Meanwhile, the unit’s declination adjustment function allows you to correct the difference between true North and magnetic North.
In addition to the variety of outdoor functions, the Vector also displays normal time, with such add-ons as three daily alarms, a calendar programmed to the year 2089, a stopwatch with split-time measurement, and a countdown timer. The entire design is unified by an intuitive user interface and convenient, easy-to-access control buttons–a handy extra when hiking or climbing in tough conditions. Additional features include an electro-luminescent backlight, a user-replaceable battery, and an attractive black housing. In addition, the Vector is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
What’s in the Box?
Vector wrist-top computer, battery, user’s manual.
Customer Review: Very VERY solid purchase. Unless you have small hands.
Really like this product. I have had NO trouble getting all of the functions to work properly. There’s a trick to it though. READ THE BLOODY DIRECTIONS. Yeah, I know it’s a book, and sure it’s thick, but there’s about fifteen pages of actual directions in about thirty languages, so just suck it up already, complainers. Sorry for the rant. I was worried that this watch would be tough to get functioning from other reviews. Not so. It’s pretty big, but light weight and sturdy. Gtting used to the novel second hand takes a few days, but as I’m in the vet-medical bizz, I use this watch in anesthesia to time recordings, and every day without worrying about some critter scratching the face or something. Good stuff. I’d say for the price it’d be tough to do better.
Customer Review: Nice, but…
This is a really cool gadget, and it does all the stuff the previous reviewers have stated. Three annoyances: 1) plastic crystal. 2) temp. sensor is on the underside, so all it registers is your skin temp. HEY SUUNTO: PUT THE SENSOR ON THE TOP!! You may have to wait for 15 minutes for the sensor to read actual temp. once you have removed the watch 3) the barometer is consistently 15 mbar low. I check this against the airport weather readings, as well as a Kestrel weather instrument. Having to constantly re-adjust your reference altitude is also somewhat annoying, but it’s a necessary process until the wrist-mounted radar altimeter is introduced. The new model (”core”) is supposed to have a motion sensor so that the barometer and altimeter readings are unrelated. Hope it works. Oh yeah: this watch isn’t as godawful big as I expected. I have tiny little girly wrists and this thing doesn’t look like a trash can lid on me or anything like that. Also: don’t pay more than $150.
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Mylec Hockey Pro Style Mini Goal Set 
Your teams can practice hockey shots inside or out with this mini goal system. Sleeve netting system sets up in less than 3 minutes! Includes 2 precurved mini sticks and a mini foam ball. Also appropriate for outdoor practice with regulation sticks. Measures 26″ x 20″.
Customer Review: Alright
Everythings great…but i think the ball could be a lil better. it shows in the add a red stick and blue…but it comes with a white rigthanded stick and a left blue stick… it is still fun to use tho. : )
Customer Review: Hockey mini goal set
My grandsons love this set. We got the floor mat and the kids skate in their stocking feet and feel like real hockey players.
