Using t6 as motivator: questions

[Jerimoth]

I have a polar HRM that display calories (the axn500). It's also great for my use as a park ranger because it can show,on one screen, 3 items- altitude, rate of ascent/descent, and HR.

One problem: The IR connection to the computer doesn't work that well.

So, I purchased a T6. Has altitude, rate of ascent/descent (and HR,but not on same screen.) So when I'm running uphill with an O2 tank on my back for someone wit a heart attack, I have to switch screens to make sure I don't have one myself- with the adrenaline and pressure to get to the scene ASAP- that's something to be concerned about. Yet I also use the vertical speed to estimate ETA to scene.

So, while the connection with my PC is rock solid, I'm still missing my Polar's display.

A huge problem, however, is when I'm just tooling around on patrol. I find that with my Polar the calorie count was useful- prompted me to do an extra mile, or 500 vertical feet, just to break the 3000Kcal mark, and thus keep me motivated.

Does anybody either know of a watch that has the benefits of the AXN and the T6 (calories, altitude, ascent rate, HR, and solid PC connection) or, if not, how do you know you've reached a certain milestone other than laps, or in my cases trips to the summit and back?

	Suunto t6 - Click for more info 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.

[Janice]

I know this question has gone unanswered, but for very good reason. I do not think any one knew how to answer this. You can check with Suunto directly at 800-543-9124 and talk to their technical support if you are still looking for help.

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