What ski watch to get?

[ShiveringSkier]

So I am looking for a good quality watch that is durable and cool to use while skiing.

I want it to have:

Altimeter
temperature
track up hill vertical
downhill vertical
stopwatch
at least 2 time zones
timer
at least 2 alarms
date


not be so hugh it looks crappy and doesnt fit under a base layer.

under 200 usd

Let me know,
thanks in advance

SHivski

[dirtybryan]

Check out the nixon delta, I think it was designed as a ski/snowboard watch. I haven't played with it at all though.

[dfinn]

Check out the nixon delta, I think it was designed as a ski/snowboard watch. I haven't played with it at all though.

not waterproof last I checked.

suunto s6 but I think it's more than you want to spend.

[mooseknuckle]

Love my Suunto S6 and paid just north of 2 hundy on ebay.

Got my father the S-lander (very similar to S6 but w/o PC compatible log book) for $165 shipped - now selling for $199:

http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/pr...7/N/4294967211

[pechelman]

its not a watch but the brunton ADC might be a good option.
even has a compass and an anemometer.

it has a ski run feature as well and can nicely plot them on screen

I know it also has an infrared output to somehow transfer the data to a computer.

[zion zig zag]

I need all of the above features plus some kind of alarm that lets me know if I'm having fun or not.

[sandflea]

I second the Suunto S6, I uprgraded to an X9i with gps and I wish that I hadn't.

[StormDay]

I have the Suunto Vector and I'm happy with it. The Vector has only one time zone. But it does has everthing else you listed, plus a compass. It is $199 at REI.


S6 looks pretty sweet. For those who have it, how does the "Degree of slope" feature work?

[cj001f]

I need all of the above features plus some kind of alarm that lets me know if I'm having fun or not.

The Sunnto X6HR Titanium includes that I believe.

I have an X6. It's nice. Not worth the $ new, but nice.

[The Dad]

Whatever comes up on SAC in the next couple of months.

[CarlE]

I like my Omega Chrono Diver, it might not have altimeter and all the fancy stuff, but its waterproof, can take shitload of punishment and I can enlarge it so it fits outside the glove!!!

[doublediamond223]

An omega is like 1500 bucks dude....

My best friend has a Nixon Delta, and IMO the thing is a piece of shit. It isn't waterproof, and the altimeter broke when it fell 8 inches onto a floor. I've heard from other owners who have gone through 3 or 4 on warranty. They are too heavy for my taste anyway.

[The Dad]

An omega is like 1500 bucks dude....

My best friend has a Nixon Delta, and IMO the thing is a piece of shit. It isn't waterproof, and the altimeter broke when it fell 8 inches onto a floor. I've heard from other owners who have gone through 3 or 4 on warranty. They are too heavy for my taste anyway.

I though the Nixon Delta was something to do with the Viet Nam War.

[doublediamond223]

Nope.

[Arty50]

S6 looks pretty sweet. For those who have it, how does the "Degree of slope" feature work?

From what I remember, the watch has a little gun sight on it and you line it up with where the bottom of your run is and push a button.

[MeatPuppet]

I have a suunto observer and I couldn't be happier with it. But it's about $100 more than your price range, and may be a little large for your taste.

I would be hesitant to buy any watch made out of titanium. Yes, it's very light, but it's also very easy to scratch. Unless you just have a fetish for titanium, get one made out of stainless steel or plastic.

[hutash]

Watch SAC they come up regularly, but come to think of it, I haven't seen any lately. I have a Nike, it was cheap, but the battery died after 6 months, still haven't got around to replace it.

[jibij]

I love my S6. I've tried the slope angle thing but haven't really figured it out.

[cj001f]

I've tried the slope angle thing but haven't really figured it out.

On the X6HR it's Compass Mode - Suunto - Slope - Suunto then tilt it so the straps are linear with the slope. Like the compass it's not really useful for precision work.