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Suunto Altimax

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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £120
Year: 2003

Description: Scaled down version of the Vector offers its altimeter, barometer, thermometer and data logging functions. 5 function electroluminescent backlit watch, altitude to 9000m, automatic 24h altitude memory, barometric trend display

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Graham Butcher

Posted: 15/08/03

'EXCELLANT'

Strengths:
ALL FEATURES

Weaknesses:
A TOUCH BIG & EXPENSIVE

Overall:
SUPERB TOY

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

87%

Matthew Wood

Posted: 04/01/05

'BIG BUT USEFUL'

Strengths:
Nice logbook system of trips.
Alarms for reaching specific altitudes.
Weather warning giving pressure trends - a drop over several hours (whilst at a fixed altitude - e.g. at night in tent) means bad weather coming.
Strong - not broken yet.
Battery life is about 3 years - not bad.

Weaknesses:
Too big.
Seems to be calibrated for higher altitudes than UK - often have to reset it.
User interface not as good as it could be.

Overall:
Very useful for navigation (if you know what height a route off a ridge is for instance, this will help you find it).
Very nice for recording trips (number of peaks, time taken etc.
Bit on the large side.
Don't bother with the more expensive models with compasses etc - altitude is all you need.

Performance		80%
Reliability		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

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