http://www.altimeterwatch.net Altimeter Watch Information and Altimeter Watch Reviews Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:55:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just wanted to pass this on....for a limited time get up to 25% off altimeter watch purchases at moosejaw.com. The Moosejaw Really Super Sale: Save up to an additional 25% on Sale Items with code JACKSON. Excludes sale items from Snow/Wake/Skate brands, including Burton, Volcom, Liquid Force, Foursquare, Analog, Sessions, ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/altimeter-watch/super-sale-on-your-next-altimeter-watch Suunto has long been known as THE consumer's best choice in the altimeter watch industry. With a lineup that includes the Core, Lumi, X6, and T lines, it's hard to go wrong. What most people don't know is how they got started. A brief history lesson; Suunto was ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/uncategorized/altimeter-watch-suunto-vector-review There are two methods 99% of altimeter watches use to calculate altitude - global positioning systems (GPS) or barometric pressure. For those that own an altimeter watch that gives altitude based on GPS readouts, your altitude will be as accurate as the map datum the watch is using ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/altimeter-watch-review/altimeter-watch-tutorial-types-of-altimeter-watches The Suunto Core altimeter watch came out in 2007 as the next generation upgrade to the Suunto Vector. In addition to being an altimeter watch complete with logging, the Suunto Core also boasted an altimeter, chronograph, barometer with storm warning, and digital compass. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Suunto Core ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/altimeter-watch/altimeter-watch-suunto-core-update At the end of the day, when using an altimeter watch we want it to spit out the correct information. When you get to the trail junction and have to make a navigation decision, or you are climbing a fourteener and you want to know how far ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/altimeter-watch/how-does-an-altimeter-watch-measure-altitude I was sitting down with my Suunto rep on Monday going through their 2010 line. They have some really, really cool stuff coming out, particularly related to altimeter watches. With all of the altimeter watch choices out there, making an intelligent and frugal decision about your next altimeter watch purchase ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/altimeter-watch/altimeter-watch-top-five-things-you-should-look-for-when-buying-your-altimeter-watch This first post will serve as an introduction to the Altimeter Watch blog. The purpose of this site is to provide an unbiased, informative, and objective guide to assist you with your altimeter watch purchase. We'll be reviewing all altimeter watch manufacturers as well as individual altimeter watches. So read ... http://www.altimeterwatch.net/altimeter-watch/introduction-to-the-altimeter-watch-blog