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Re: watch computers - compass/baromic
By:Peter
Date: 11/21/2000, 5:31 pm
In Response To: Re: watch computers - compass/baromic (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

: While good as a backup, a watch mounted compass is not very handy for
: paddling. You need to stop paddling every time you want to check your
: course.

I agree with Nick's comments ... emphasis on the word "backup". I might add that the craftsmanship and functionality of the SUUNTO watches (like most products coming out of Finland these days) are top notch and unmatched anywhere. I recently upgrade from the Vector, which I bought over two years ago soon after its introduction, to the X-lander, which has a fancier "dress watch" look with leather strap, etc. Both have altimiter, barometer, compass, and a whole bunch of other goodies that most owners probably wouldn't even begin to know how to operate! But if you do ... WATCH OUT!!!

Messages In This Thread

deck mounted compass
Ken Rasmussen -- 11/21/2000, 1:09 am
Re: deck mounted compass
Shawn Baker -- 11/23/2000, 1:37 pm
Try CLC
david -- 11/24/2000, 11:13 am
Re: But that's not exactly it...
Shawn Baker -- 11/24/2000, 5:54 pm
Aqua Meter Sailor II *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 11/21/2000, 8:11 pm
Re: Aqua Meter Sailor II
Scotty -- 11/22/2000, 10:06 am
Simple Guzzler Installation *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 11/22/2000, 11:53 am
Re: deck mounted compass
Reg Lake -- 11/21/2000, 5:53 pm
Re: deck mounted compass *Pic*
Hans Friedel -- 11/21/2000, 5:30 pm
Re: deck mounted compass
Erez -- 11/21/2000, 5:22 pm
Re: deck mounted compass
Peter -- 11/21/2000, 10:06 am
watch computers - compass/baromic
Chris Menard -- 11/21/2000, 3:05 pm
How about the CASIO GPS watch
Dale Frolander -- 11/22/2000, 4:32 am
Not completely waterproof, but pretty cool anyway. *NM*
Dale Frolander -- 11/22/2000, 4:37 am
Re: watch computers - compass/baromic
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/21/2000, 4:10 pm
Other multipurpose tools
Don -- 11/21/2000, 7:55 pm
Re: watch computers - compass/baromic
Peter -- 11/21/2000, 5:31 pm
Re: deck mounted compass
Kent LeBoutillier -- 11/21/2000, 7:23 am