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Our Review of the Suunto t6
Introducing the newest additions to the Suunto t6 line - the t6c
The New t-series Arriving Soon!
For the first time since the introduction of the t6, the all new Suunto t6c enhances your training regimen by measuring real time Suunto Training Effect. A feature long offered on the t3 and t4 models, Training Effect gives feedback on your performance and improvement. The programmable personal profile ensures you get the most effective workout possible.
Also new for 2008, the t6c brings a new level of comfort to users - the "c" stands for comfort. Suunto upgrades your training experience with the new Suunto Comfort Belt made of fabrics that feel soft against your skin. The removable transmitter module lets you throw your comfort belt in the washing machine. Purchase a spare comfort belt to use when the other is in the wash. Users of previous t6 models can also upgrade to the Comfort Belt.
Suunto t6 Environment: Endurance sports with competitive endeavor: running, cycling, spinning, Nordic skiing, triathlons and more.
The Suunto t6 is one of the most exciting new personal training devices to hit the health and fitness market this year. The "t" in t6 (if you don't want to get too technical) stands for "training". It actually refers to the time interval between two heartbeats, or EPOC. Measured to the millisecond, this interval allows you (using the included PC software) to assess your current fitness, set a proper training load, measure your actual fitness gain over time, and achieve your overall fitness goals.
The fitness cliche is: "No Pain, No Gain", and for the most part, it's true. But how much pain is enough? And how much is too much? Finding this balance is where Suunto's t-Series watches with patented "Training Effect" technology prove their worth. Any physical trainer will tell you that in order to maximize the impact of your workouts you need to train hard enough to make a difference, but not so hard that you injure yourself. Without a personal trainer to advise you, an optimal training range is exceedingly difficult to figure out because your target training zone will change as your fitness level improves. The Suunto t6 and Suunto's other personal training devices take the guesswork, and the need for a professional trainer, right out of the fitness equation.
Suunto's easy-to-use PC analysis software combines EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) training data with your personal background info. Calculating seven different physiological parameters -- including oxygen consumption, energy consumption, heart rate, and respiratory rate -- the program automatically monitors your progress and continues to recommend training loads appropriate to your changing fitness level. The Suunto t3 and t4 utilize the same personal training technology as the t6, to the same effect, but don't have the additional features you'll get with the fully-loaded t6; such as an altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. The Suunto t4 has one unique feature, called Suunto Coach, that is not offered with the t3 or t6. The Suunto Coach software uses American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines to plan the optimal intensity and duration of your next workout - as far as 5 days ahead.
Note: Your Purchase of a Suunto t6 includes Suunto Personal Training Software, an ANT Interference Free Heart Rate Monitor Belt, and a Suunto Comfort Belt. Only the t6c models have training effect.
*The t6 comes with a medium sized chest strap (24-34.5") for the heart rate belt. If you need a chest strap of another size, they are available here.
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Health Magazine's 2006 Best of Fitness Winner  |
Official Heart Rate Monitor of Carmichael Training Systems  |
The Suunto t6 now includes a FREE training DVD from Carmichael Training Systems!
"Partnering with Suunto is a natural fit with Carmichael Training Systems," said founder Chris Carmichael, "Suunto heart rate monitors are the highest quality in the marketplace, an essential training tool for all active individuals."
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NOTE: If you are having difficulty accessing the instruction manual PDF, please contact us and we'll send you a copy.
Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm)
- Thickness
- 1.4
- Visible LCD Area
- 2.7
- Total Display Area
- 3.1
- Casing Diameter
- 4.7
Suunto Personal Training PC Software
- Quick and easy training assessment
- Training calendar for simple planning
- Training logbook with follow-up reports
- Log file exchange via email and internet
- Altitude profile
- Deeper analysis of training sessions with 7 body parameters:
- EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption)
- Heart rate
- Respiration rate
- Ventilation volume
- Oxygen intake
- energy consumption
- training effect
- Adaptor: USB PC connection.
- Minimum System Requirements:
- Minimum CPU speed 500 MHz
- 64 MB of RAM (recommended 128 MB)
- 80 MB of available hard disk space
- Minimum resolution: 1024 x 768
- Suunto Training Manager is compatible with
- Windows 98
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
Wrist Unit: Training Control
- Simultaneous display of heart rate, stopwatch, and time/lap functions
- Adjustable heart rate zone with an alarm
- Interval timer with warm-up
- Real time average heart rate for each lap
Memory Functions
- Average heart rate, time within, over, and under zone limits
- Split / lap times with instant and average heart rate
- Altitude data for total training and laps
- Training history: time in different heart rate zones over several training sessions
- Memory capacity: 128kB (100,000 heartbeats = one day of heart rate interval data)
Altimeter
- 1 m / 3ft resolution
- -500m to 9000m / -1600ft to 29500ft
- Current altitude
- Vertical speed
- Cumulative ascent if using logbook
- Altimeter / Chronometer mode
Barometer / Temperature
- Temperature: 1 degree temp. resolution
- Temp range: -5 to 140 F / -20 to 60 C
- Barometer: 0.05 inHg / 1 mbar resolution
- Barometer: 300 to 1100 hPA / 8.90 to 32.40 inHg
- Pressure trend for the last six hours is graphically illustrated
- Absolute barometric pressure at the current location
- Barometric pressure at sea level
Time
- 12/24 hour clock
- Calendar
- 3 daily alarms
- Dual time display
- Reminder / Countdown timer
- Chronograph (altimeter / chronometer mode)
Other Features
- Upgradable with wireless accessories (PODs)
- Discrete digital data transmission (10m range)
- User replaceable battery
- 5 buttons
- Size: 1.34 x 1.34 x .5 in. / 44x 44x 13 mm
- Mineral crystal glass
- 100m/330 ft water resistant
- 2 Year limited factory warranty
- Buttons lock
Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm)
- Thickness: 1.4
- Visible LCD Area: 2.7
- Total Display Area: 3.1
- Casing Diameter: 4.7
Suunto t6 Reviews
All Customer Reviews
- Average Rating:
- Highest Rating:
- Lowest Rating:
- Number of Reviews:
- 29
t6 is fantastic
Reviewer: Anonymous , Plano, Texas
Date: January 29, 2008
I have had my t6 for about a month. It has met and exceeded my expectations. The watch performs well and I have had no issues (although the user manual is not fantastic) and the Training Manager software has exceeded my expectations. I have also purchased a Foot POD and while I like its functionality, it is not capable of accurately measuring speed/distance while using an elliptical machine.
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Very Happy
Reviewer: Dave , San Luis Obispo, CA
Date: December 30, 2007
So far I've been extremely pleased by the functions and accuracy of my T6. I've found it very intuitive, and I love the feature of being able to toggle through different functions while exercising: For example, while in SPD/DST mode viewing alt, time, ascent, heart rate, etc. I waited a few weeks to purchase the GPS POD; now I wish I'd bought it sooner. I walk/run the same mountain trail every day, and the accuracy of the distance has been to .02 miles (106 feet). This is more accurate than my Garmin 305. Also, my Garmin has had terrible software problems, and their customer service is extrermely poor as well. If Suunto ever comes out with map programs, I'd be sure to give it a try. For now, I'm very happy with the GPS recording speed and distance, as well as the training manager program. Thanks Suunto
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T6
Reviewer: Alex Wee , Singapore
Date: November 30, 2007
I purchased the T6 together with the heartrate belt amost 3 years ago. The electronics and softwares are very good. The watch battery hatch needs improvement in the design. Almost on all occasions I was unable to change battery via the hatch (I could not get the hatch to open)and I had to remove the 4 screws to reach the battery and push the hatch out from the inside out. The other disappointment is on the heartrate belt. The plastic material is poor as it breaks off at the holes supporting the elastic band. I had used other brands such as acumen and their material is much more durable than Suunto.
Would be great if Suunto corrects these items in their next release.
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Totally addicted, and then some...
Reviewer: Todd , Moraga, CA
Date: November 12, 2007
I just sent back my second T6 and am expecting to get a third, after the first two failed, each after about a year. The issue seems to be reliability of the HRM belt, which after a period of intermittent decay will finally stop communicating entirely with the watch. Going through the motions to get the thing running again, one first suspects it is the batteries, but after intalling the heavily marked up Suunto battery packs, you can really rack up the bucks when that ends up not fixing anything. All said, I am totally addicted to the immediate feedback and to analyzing and tracking the computer logs. Better than any video game, in my view, and better for me as well. I own a bike pod and a foot pod, and very much enjoy having the heart rate show up on my bike computer (the T6, mounted on the handlebars). The downside of this T6 addiction is I will stop exercising when the unit is not functioning properly, and service takes weeks. Watching the computer downgrade your "fitness level" because the communications with the HRM failed YET AGAIN is devastating, especially as the failure is progressive. I use it 4 times a week, and I am currently crushed that the HRM is not working. For the price, I would like to see Suunto establish a ongoing policy where a replacement unit is FedEx'ed immediately while they check and service any defective unit. That would encourage the engineers to solve the problem permanently!! The concept is 5 stars. The engineering of the HRM unit pulls the overall total down to three.
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2 years' experience
Reviewer: Anonymous , Tampa, Fl
Date: October 21, 2007
Bought watch at discount on EBay (plus footpod and bike pod) almost 2 years ago. Both have ceased to function while watch and HRM still work very well. I wear watch daily and like it a lot, I just think Suunto could do more. For example, light on watch and audible alarm are useless. HRM software is very good.
Comments from the Staff
Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear your PODs went bad. We strongly recommend purchasing from an authorized Suunto dealer, as the 2-year warranty is void when purchased from an unauthorized discounter. Again, thanks for the feedback.
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Very satisfied
Reviewer: Anonymous , Tampa, FL
Date: September 16, 2007
I have had this watch for a year and love it. Although it takes time to get used to using all the functions, it has really helped me set and achieve my fitness goals. The software is easy to navigate and although the manual that comes with the watch is condensed, the online training guide book more than makes up for it. It takes time to set up but well worth it.
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Needs Refining
Reviewer: Mike , Crowley, Texas
Date: August 27, 2007
I purchased the T6 because it appeared to have a lot of useful functions for a first time heart rate monitor buyer and avid runner. I was (and still am) pretty disappointed. Chosen based on the other reviews for this model and the product description; I was pretty shocked. The biggest disappointment was the user manual. It should have been shipped without one because it's nearly useless. For the price paid, I was also surprised at the need for 'other' accessories to truly make the trainer utility useful. There is a bit of a learning curve for the hardware if you are new to the heart rate monitor scene like me. But you're on your own with the software! I couldn't find any support for the software, even on Suunto's website. Bottom line, don't purchase this online. Have someone accessible who can walk you through all the features (hardware and software) in person.
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Great....Needs help
Reviewer: DMG3 , Seattle, WA
Date: August 08, 2007
Great heart, distance measurements(w/foot pod) tried paring w/bike pod, did not work. Instructions not helpful. Potential is great, but needs to dummy down instructions.
Suunto website tough to navigate, confusing. I goggled questions to get through the maze of the website.
Like the video examples.
Like the software.
Like the Carmichael dvd. Already w/CMS, but supported decision over Polar.
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Most Reliable HRM
Reviewer: Anonymous , Palo Alto, Ca
Date: July 26, 2007
Compare to the other HRM watches, this watch is far more reliable. My old HRM would regular misread my heart rate and require manual editing of the data as it misread heart rates.
The Suunto USB cable is far faster and more reliable than infrared link the other Finnish HRM monitor companies uses.
Finally, unlike other HRM watches that look "geeky" this watch is attractive and can be worn all the time.
I wear it all the time (even in the sauna) and it still looks like now, so it has held up very well and changing the battery is far easier than with the other companies watches.
So why only 4 stars. The dot matrix display is hard to read at night (although to be fair to Suunto, I probable will soon need reading glasses) and the Sunnto software is just barely acceptable for such a premium device.
But if you want the best HRM watch, this is definitely the watch to get.
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