Suunto releases 2.0 Update for Ambit

Suunto released the Ambit 2.0 upgrade - making the Suunto Ambit the only watch on the market that allows you to upgrade features without buying a new watch. The 2.0 update allows Suunto users to personalize the watch by downloading existing apps—innovative new features created by other users in the Suunto App Zone. If users cannot find an app that suits their needs, they can simply create their own. Current apps provide users with expected race finish times, display calories as chocolate bars, and predict hill inclines. To view the full list of currently available apps, users can go to the Suunto App Zone on Movescount.com.In addition, the new 2.0 Suunto Ambit upgrade adds an interval timer and ANT+™ functionality, providing compatibility with Suunto footpod accessories.
Check out the full press release here!
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The Suunto M Series

Suunto provides a wide range of products to accommodate every kind of user. From the trail blazer to the casual hiker, Suunto has a product for every occasion.

The Suunto M series is a collection of four watches perfect for anyone trying to wedge fitness into their crazy, hectic lives.

The Suunto M Series provides users with advice each morning for the day's workout and keeps you going with encouraging messages to help continue your active lifestyle and meet your fitness goals.Complete with a heart rate monitor, the M Series adapts to your workout program if you accidentally miss a workout session.

The M Series is available in the M1, M2, M4 and M5, all providing different functions and features so you can get the perfect watch to match your fitness goals. Check out the full collection at http://www.suunto.com/us/en/collections/suunto-m-series.

Suunto Ambit in GearJunkie

The Suunto Ambit recently received a great review from the team over at The GearJunkie.

"The watch offers some unique features. The best new feature may be the accuracy of the speed data. The Ambit combines its GPS data with its accelerometer data, which leads to a more accurate reading of actual speed."

The review discusses how intuitive the Movescount software is, mentioning how it links and uploads data from the watch to the computer quickly and easily. 

Another Ambit highlight is the battery life.

"Another feature that makes this watch shine is its monster battery life. It will record GPS data for up to 60 hours — the longest on the market for this product type by about 300%."

The review doesn't stop there. Ambit's patented Fusedspeed technology works to detect speed changes quickly, keeping you on track to your fitness goal. 

"You get quicker response to speed changes, as well as a continuous speed-reading even during periods when the GPS signal is temporarily lost. Suunto calls this technology FUSEDSPEED, and it’s an industry first to our knowledge. Smart." 

Check out the full article from The GearJunkie here.

Javier Gomez wins 2012 XTERRA World Championship

Suunto athlete Javier Gomez won the 2012 XTERRA World Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on the island of Maui recently. Gomez completed the 1.5K swim, 30K mountain bike and 10K in 2:26:54 with the second place winner coming in nearly a full minute after Gomez.

Photo: XTERRA. Courtesy of Triathlete Europe 

The Xterra World Championship consisted of 750 athletes from around the world, competing in a "tropical roller coaster" to swim, run and bike race through Hawaii's pineapple field and forests. 

Check out the full story here. Congratulations, Javier! 

Suunto Video Page

Suunto is determined to deliver the best products and service to customers.

On the Suunto website there are a series of videos that users can access to find out information regarding products, updates that you need to get the most out of your Suunto experience. On our video page you will find support videos, instructional videos and footage of Suunto goods in action. Topics include the Suunto Ambit, the Suunto Core, the Suunto Quest, Movescount, Suunto Training and Suunto Diving. 

Visit the Suunto video page to access videos on your favorite Suunto products.

Kim Havell runner-up for Best Outdoor Personality

Suunto USA athlete Kim Havell is listed as a runner up in the Best Colorado Outdoor Personality category. And with good reason! 

Elevation Outdoors hosts an annual Colorado poll to determine the Best Outdoor Personalities each year. It's not just about the women who can make the biggest drops or who can tackle the toughest terrain. It's about the women who can get outside every day and make a difference. We're so happy that we have the opportunity to work with such an amazing athlete. Congrats, Kim! 

Gear Junkie team wins Checkpoint Tracker Championship Race

Stephen Regenold and Team Gear Junkie won the Checkpoint Tracker Championship Race after 29 hours and 110 miles of distance tackled in the wilderness. The team traveled and fought for their title on foot, bike, boat and riverboard in the New River Gorge of West Virginia.

Trailrunning 

This annual event attracts the top endurance racers from across the US to team up and tackle the elements for the championship title. This year’s course included whitewater rafting, trail running, mountain biking, orienteering and riverboarding.

Riverboarding 

Check out Stephen Regenold below sporting a Suunto in his victory photo.

Justin Bakken, Thomas Puzak, Kelly Brinkman, Stephen Regenold

Hats off to the GearJunkie/WEDALI team for an amazing performance and a great win.