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Our Review of the Suunto t6c
Suunto t6c Red Arrow: Suunto celebrates serving as the official timing and data partner of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) with the limited edition Suunto t6c Red Arrow. The Red Arrow combines the same leading edge technology you expect in the Suunto t6c with an urban design at home in the gym and the city. Plus, you get a 2 month training program from 2Peak, a high-tech training program that calculates your future training sessions based on your performance. The t6c Red Arrow is constantly referred to in tests and testimonials as the best Heart Rate Monitor watch available.
The Suunto t6c is one of the most exciting personal training devices to ever hit the health and fitness market. The "t" stands for "training". By measuring heart rate, caloric burn, and how intensely you're working out, the t6c assesses your current fitness, sets a proper training load, measures your actual fitness gain over time, and helps you achieve your overall fitness goals.
Turn your Suunto t6c into a GPS Watch with a Suunto GPS POD. The GPS POD tracks speed and distance across a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling.
Standout Features:
- ANT comfort heart rate monitor belt features soft fabric for comfort and traction strips for a snug fit. The belt also provides interference free HR monitoring.
- Training Effect to monitor your aerobic conditioning level.
- 30 logs of memory. Save all of your logs, or just selected ones.
- Includes a USB cable and software to transfer workout data to your PC.
- Measures real time calories burned.
- Tracks speed and distance when paired with Suunto POD (Peripheral Observation Device).
- Altimeter measures altitude.
What Does the t6c do?
Training Effect: 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. Suunto's exclusive Training Effect feature tells you whether you're training too little, too hard or staying within the zones for optimal performance. Training Effect uses a simple one - to - five scale to display how intense your workout is based on your current fitness level. And with alarms, you'll know as soon as you hit your limit.
Interference Free Heart Rate Monitoring: The ANT heart rate belt provides interference free HR monitoring anywhere and everywhere, remedying problems associated with previous HR monitors that were affected by power lines outside or electronic equipment inside the gym, making the t6c a valuable investment for those who love to train outdoors as well as in.
Activity Class: The Activity Class rates your current activity levels so that your Suunto watch knows your baseline activity level.
30 Log Memory: Record a personal training log of statistical data that reflects the progression of your aerobic health and performance capacity. And choose whether to save all of your logs or just select ones.
Track Data on Your PC: The Suunto t6c comes complete with a USB cable and Suunto Training Manager Software needed to track fitness progress on your PC. 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.
Track Speed and Distance (with a Suunto POD): With a POD for runners, bicyclers and adventurers, your Suunto t6c watch tracks speed and distance during workouts. Want to purchase your t6c with a POD? Choose a t6c training pack, including the Suunto Cycling Pack, Suunto Running Pack, and the GPS enabled Multisport Pack.
Who is the Suunto t6c best for?
Runners, triathletes, spinners, mountain bikers, and anyone getting into shape benefits from the Suunto t6c. The Suunto t6c maximizes your fitness routine by providing up to the second information on your workouts. And with handy features like a lock button to prevent pressing the wrong button during your workout, the Suunto t6c is easy to use.
Use your Suunto t6c with the Suunto GPS POD for Geocaching! A high-tech quest, geocaching uses GPS coordinates to hide and find small treasures. Find out how to Geocache the Suunto way!
Compatible Suunto Training Packs:
Comparison: The Suunto t6c has everything you need to maintain optimum fitness levels. Looking for a personal trainer? Try the Suunto t4c, which features Suunto Coach, a unique program that uses your data to create a personalized fitness routine. The Suunto t4c requires you to purchase a separate PC POD to transmit data to your computer. The t4c also does not include an altimeter.
Note: If you own a Suunto t6 and updated your heart rate monitor belt to the Comfort Heart Rate Belt, instructions for replacing the comfort belt's battery can be found on page 41 of the t6c instruction manual, available under the "Additional Info" tab.
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| Suunto t-series | t1 | t1c | t3c | t4c | t6c |
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| Heart Rate | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Counts Calories | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| # of Logs | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Training Effect | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Inter-ference Free | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Speed & Distance Compatibility | no | no | yes* | yes* | yes* |
| PC Interface | no | no | yes* | yes* | yes |
| Suunto Coach | no | no | no | yes | no |
| Altimeter | no | no | no | no | yes |
| Daily Alarms | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm/mm)
- 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
Temperature
- Temperature: 1 degree temp. resolution
- Temp range: -5 to 140 F / -20 to 60 C
- Pressure trend for the last six hours is graphically illustrated
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 Training Manager
- Compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Not compatible with Apple products or open source operating systems
Suunto t6c Reviews
All Customer Reviews
- Average Rating:
- Highest Rating:
- Lowest Rating:
- Number of Reviews:
- 36
Addictive
Reviewer: rob patten , san pedro, ca
Date: April 25, 2009
This has become my training partner which I hate to be without. I rely on the monitor and downloading my workouts daily as a tool for fitness.
The only problem i have had, which others have noted, is the durability of the ant belt. i have had to replace mine twice.
Still I cannot think of working out for long without this device.
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Great Watch
Reviewer: Uwe Willert , Germany
Date: March 19, 2009
This is a very good looking and accurate HRM. Together with the software it gives you all the information you need to conduct a thorough workout review. And with Eddie Fletcher's T6c Running Guide, which can be downloaded from the Suunto training website, it will definitely help you to improve your training. On top of that, that watch looks great (doesn't have the "female" touch of the T1-4) and can be used as an everyday watch unlike some of its competitors. What I like most is, that you can customize the 2 workout displays.
The only bigger problems are, my BLACK watch is not black but dark green (looks pretty good though, but I was surprised), the face scratches easily so protective measures are recommended and if the HRM is engaged and you press the LIGHT button, the watch starts blinking (Its not like on-off blinking but bright-brighter. Nevertheless it could irritate you)
All in all a very good watch with only minor issues.
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Chrono size
Reviewer: Anonymous , Whitecourt, Ab Canada
Date: February 25, 2009
Excellent watch. Since I run without my glasses on, I find that the chrono is a little hard to see. Is there anyway of increasing the size to the same as the distance?
Comments from The Staff:
Unfortunately, changing the size of the chrono is not an option. But it's certainly a great suggestion that I will gladly pass on to the manufacturer.
Jami
Site Manager
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Suunto t6c - Interval timers
Reviewer: Anonymous , New York
Date: December 09, 2008
The Suunto t6c watch is working except for the 1 reason I really bought it for. The interval timers. The timers can be setup and I see the intervals working along with the rest period that I set. The problem is I was told you would get 'alerted' when the interval is ended and the rest begins and alerted when the next interval starts again. However even with the 'tones' setting switched on, there is no alert. Which really is a disappointment since I love to do interval trainings and I would really love not to have to watch my watch to do it. PLEASE do tell if I do something wrong!
Comments from The Staff:
Hi there, the tones are just the button tones. When you push a button it beeps or it doesn't. The timers are different. Check out page 24 of the manual: 4.2 Using Timers; Interval Timer: Interval timer enables you to set and follow different timed intervals.
This function is useful in timing intervals between your periods of
activity and rest. In addition to alerting at selected time intervals,
your Suunto t6c records lap information for each interval.
To set the timers follow these steps:
1. In the settings menu, enter TRAINING.
2. Scroll to TIMERS with [Lap +] and [Light -] and enter with [Mode].
3. Scroll through the timers with [Lap +] and [Light -] and select a
timer with [Mode]. IN THIS CASE PLEASE CHOOSE "INTERVAL"
4. Set the timer on or off with [Lap +] and [Light -] and accept with
[Mode].
5. Change the values with [Mode].
6. Press [Start Stop] to exit.
If that doesn't work the "speaker" in the watch might be broken. Please check with other alarms (daily alarms or tones) if that's the case. Always feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 800-891-8490 with any other questions.
Thank you,
Jami
Site Merchandiser
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Great watch
Reviewer: Roger , Ventura, CA
Date: October 27, 2008
I upgraded from the Suunto Vector
that still works like new and like this one even better the menu is super easy to use and the heart rate monitor is so accurate
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First Review for T6c - EXCELLENT
Reviewer: Peter , Danvers, MA
Date: June 09, 2008
I took delivery on a fusion T6c this morning, and I am so far delighted by the product.
The red in the fusion model is not as "bright" as on the internet pictures. It is more of a crimson / maroon-ish red, as opposed to the bright red that you see all over the internet. Some may prefer the more toned down red.
Watch setup was very easy, and the huge amount of parameters at your disposal for assigning to the various views is great. Not only can you assign the "static" lines (lines one and two) whatever you want them to be, you can also assign as many other parameters in the lower view display as you want (when you are doing this, you simply select which parameter you want, and a dot appears next to that parameter telling you it is now a member of the lower screen), allowing you to scroll through these in the usual Suunto manner by pressing the "view" button. Setting altimeter worked as one would expect with a Suunto (reference, set alt value, done).
I input my various personal info (weight, height, etc.) so the watch should be ready for my workout. Put the T6c through it's paces on a 5 mile run. Performed perfectly. Was able to monitor HR, calories, training effect, and EPOC real time.
One of the views in the time mode for the bottom display is altitude. While minor, this is a nice touch as it allows you to see altitude without having to go into the other training screens.
The T6c works more like the Core in that you use the mode button to scroll through the three main screens, and hold it down for a few seconds to access the settings. The T6 used the lap+ and light- buttons to scroll up and down through the screens. The T6c feels more logical to me.
Also different than the T6 is the date on the top of the screen is no longer reverse display. I like this better.
One thing I don't like too much is the lack of raised plastic edge around the crystal (a la the T6). This is a concern for possibly banging the watch crystal into something.
There is no need to press the lower left button to "connect" the watch to the belt as on the T6. It just searches for it automatically upon entering any of the two training screens.
The heart rate transmitter strap is a bit tight for my tastes. I have an approx 44 inch chest, and I am maxed out on the belt. I will order a longer one when they come in.
Another related item to the transmitter belt is I didn't follow the manual, and moistened the center plastic piece (creature of habit) to activate the belt. I was getting intermittent heart rate transmission. I reviewed the manual and moistened the two side contact points that appeared at first to just be for purposes of "gripping" the chest so the belt doesn't slip around. These are actually the contact points - a better concept as these come in direct contact with the rib cage as compared to belts with the center plastic transmitter which often loses connection in the concave area between the pectoral muscles. Once moistened, heart rate was nice and stable.
Software installation was a breeze and installed flawlessly over my old training manager software. All of my files were there that I have accumulated on my T6, and the file format of the T6c is the same.
An excellent offering from Suunto - I highly recommend this watch for easily monitoring your training (and recovery).
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T6 - 2 years
Reviewer: JLG , Hong Kong
Date: April 24, 2008
Overall a decent watch. Peripherals are marginal. I have HR belt, foot pod & bike pod. The HR belt and original foot pod have both failed, and Suunto service (HK)was unable to correct the failure. Both the HR belt and foot pod would become erratic, then fail to function. Original foot pod jacket failed frequently - and caused the loss of one foot pod. New foot pod appears to be much better in design. So far, this is working well. Bike pod has not had an issue. Watch functions are quite good - and I do like the altitude capability. Software is okay - but the Polar (RS400) still appears to be better. Overall, Suunto should improve the reliability of the HR belt and pods to the level of Polar. Perhaps the new foot pod is there; I'd like to see a more reliable HR belt. This is the watch that I currently use for running and cycling.
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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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