Suunto T3C Heart Rate Monitor

Charlie 51 · Post by **Charlie 51** » July 20th, 2008, 2:03 pm

Scott, this is a good piece of kit, I have used it on many climbs in Utah and on trail runs up to 9000ft, I never had a problem. While on the bike I have a wireless cyclometer and had no issues with interference like I did with my Timex system.

I use the Garmin 305 with HR now but I think the SUUNTO will suit your purpose better, plus they have the coolest marketing motto

"Replacing Luck"

Enjoy

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » July 20th, 2008, 8:56 pm

I just save money on that type of stuff by not doing cardio.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » July 21st, 2008, 6:52 am

I use the Garmin Forerunner 301. It's a solid piece of kit, but it definitely cannot be worn as a watch or during normal business type days. It is a PT only machine.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » July 21st, 2008, 7:15 am

Tenn-RGR wrote:
Silverback wrote:I use the Garmin Forerunner 301. It's a solid piece of kit, but it definitely cannot be worn as a watch or during normal business type days. It is a PT only machine.
I like that one also but I need something that doesnt have a compass, barometer or altimeter on it but it can tell time. I was also looking around for a new HRM so I decided to combine the two and I cam across this.
Thanks for the input fellas. Tater, how far is your mailbox from the house?

Ahhh, I understand now...(Sometimes I am not good at reading between the lines). You are going to need a HRM but will not be allowed to have GPS?

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » July 21st, 2008, 10:40 am

Zonk 1/75 wrote:I like the Suunto gear that I own, but I would not risk damaging it by running while wearing it....................

Send it to me and I'll "Sweat it" for you.

PocketKings · Post by **PocketKings** » July 21st, 2008, 11:52 am

Silverback wrote:I use the Garmin Forerunner 301. It's a solid piece of kit, but it definitely cannot be worn as a watch or during normal business type days. It is a PT only machine.

x2. Good piece. I use it to run and bike. Definately not for casual wear. Or any wear longer than six hours.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » July 21st, 2008, 1:14 pm

I had a Suunto for years and loved it. I made the mistake of taking to the local jewelry store to have the batteries changed. They didn't replace the o-rings after they broke the seal. The very next time I got it wet, it fried. My only bitch was the size. It was fucking huge.

RLTW
EP

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » July 21st, 2008, 1:16 pm

EarthPig wrote:I had a Suunto for years and loved it. I made the mistake of taking to the local jewelry store to have the batteries changed. They didn't replace the o-rings after they broke the seal. The very next time I got it wet, it fried. My only bitch was the size. It was fucking huge.

RLTW
EP

You sure you are not talking about a "Sun-dial" ? They were made from very heavy stones.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » July 21st, 2008, 1:19 pm

Silverback wrote:
EarthPig wrote:I had a Suunto for years and loved it. I made the mistake of taking to the local jewelry store to have the batteries changed. They didn't replace the o-rings after they broke the seal. The very next time I got it wet, it fried. My only bitch was the size. It was fucking huge.

RLTW
EP
You sure you are not talking about a "Sun-dial" ? They were made from very heavy stones.

Yeah..that's it.

RLTW
EP

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » July 21st, 2008, 1:25 pm

TR,

You might check out this site when you get ready to buy. I saved about $200 on my Citizens diver. I don't know if they stock the specific Suunto you're looking at or not. They were extremely fast.:

Link: http://www.ewatches.com/Suunto/index.html

RLTW
EP

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » July 25th, 2008, 5:53 am

I currently use an older model of this thing:

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/ ... age=family

It has a clock, 2 counters, 1 timer, a backlight, and gives your hr when you press the center button. It has no chest strap, and doesn't allow you to upload data to a pc, or anything like that. It's cheap, compared to others, but works.

I'd like to get the Garmin Forerunner 301, but I already have a Foretrex.

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » July 25th, 2008, 5:55 am

EarthPig wrote:TR,

You might check out this site when you get ready to buy. I saved about $200 on my Citizens diver. I don't know if they stock the specific Suunto you're looking at or not. They were extremely fast.:

Link: http://www.ewatches.com/Suunto/index.html

RLTW
EP

Check Amazon also. I bought a few Citizens at great prices.