Lens envy…

@Tomas5 said in Rumors and dreams: but search for what? Google “suunto vertical 2 90th anniversary edition”.

@sky-runner I agree with you on these points and would throw Coros into this basket as well. While they have some huge names in trail running wearing (being paid to wear)their watches, they still focus most on road running. 7 Day efficiency score does not work for trail running and I feel like the analysis for road runs is more complete than with trail runs. They also are lacking any kind of climb pro and I feel like they may never if Lewis Wu is not wowed by a competitors version of it. Maps are a bit better because you can zoom out and still see trails above 500 ft. Their turn by turn is also better and they have proper interval screens for training. I enjoy just going out and running with my Suunto, but training with the watch if there is intervals or multiple stages is average AT best, Even when I build the intervals in the Suunto app which is a huge pain in the a$$ compared to just having them come over from TrainingPeaks, they are not intuitive or very useful compared to Coros or Garmin on road or trail. I mention it here only because I am not staring at my watch on trail like I could on road. They have made improvements, but we are not there. I know this is further off topic, but I cannot understand why my Suunto is not able to read power from my JetBlack Victory trainer. Super annoying that it only does cadence and speed. I have to use power pedals if I want to record power on my Suunto. Coros and Garmin can both read all that my Victory trainer is transmitting. Love the watch, love the brand, but hope that these standards could be reached for cycling.

@matteo_000 vertical 1 was produced in Finland until (around) sept 2024 ; sv1 is now for a while produced in china. Only customized models (to be confirmed) are « made in Finland »

@tuxbuster yeah, but trainings work different with Garmin and Suunto. In Suunto the one who delivers the Guide is responsible for the metrics displayed and their labels. Suunto could make it easier, possibly. Here you find a definition of the API uses by Suunto… WIthin Garmin the training objections are defined, not what is displayed on the watch…

Primarily useful for marketing departments.

@maszop the compass itself is quick on an Epix Pro - seen in the ABC widget. But painting the rotating map is choppy… I add one to the list: Giving me the last notification from the phone as soon as I’m in reach of Bluetooth again after a run without my phone.

@Tomas5 well, they better get going with some serious software updates then.

@safari I still use mine. It’s the oldest, has seen the most wear and tear, and is irreplaceable. It’s never been serviced, the battery is great, and it performs wonderfully in the pool. Next Monday, I’m sending my current Suunto Vertical for service for the second time (…) so Ambit is back in the game!

@raven I do. Finnish people getting paid to implement Finnish design meant something at least.

@Egika I thought the same, but I seen some year old activities in Italia. Also I didn’t manage to find the filter

All the Vertical, Race(s) and Ocean are great upgrades. Best in class GPS. But if you don’t mind the OLED and want the greatest, the most beautiful and ‘Made in Finland’ get the Ocean. I have the 3 in case you wonder why I suggest the Ocean (oh and if money is no prob since it’s more expensive)

Having tried the Ai running program from Garmin, I’m not a big fan. Changing runs overnight (from a tempo run to a rest day on one occasion and from an easy run to intervals on another - even though the same run had already been carried out that week) and during the course of a day was a little to much for me.

Design / looks Overall accuracy in things that matter for me (gps/ altitude / pace ) Ease of use Robustness of the watch What it stands for (the image of the brand , it brings up emotions with positive connotations) The app It has its flaws but I keep promoting it as a brand that I trust and value

@Ghost great answer clarifing what i was thinking. Thanks.

@BenjiBoy try This one: https://www.juwelen-binder.at/index.php/start-os/core-strap?srsltid=AfmBOoodLoG8ov-15UJmpKthVHTxORMXcZfiH5FDuEeZoJ67KQZmVgf-

@VoiGAS think a combination of Suunto Race s / Vertical ti rugged design with Suunto alpha core display… A orientated tactical watch. Eg luminox invictus [image: 1738683020942-img_20250204_172806.jpg] [image: 1738683020988-img_20250204_172739.jpg] [image: 1738683021025-img_20250204_172725.jpg]

Thanks @2b2bff , @TonyG for your sharing your experience! In my particular case, since swimming is just a complimentary activity and hence my swimming technique is rather poor, I didn’t had the elements to say if the hit or miss of style identification was my fault or not. So, first step: improve technique . Going back to the opening question: I understand there’s no reason for the Garmin Swim unless you’re specifically targeting to have the extra analysis that Suuntos may lack of. Or… look for an Ambit . And thanks @TonyG for the tip on having laps better captured: solid push + glide it goes. Cheers!

@VoiGAS said in Cross Country Skiing - how to analyze?: @Brad_Olwin I will definitly try Zonesense at XC Skiing to adjust the effort. I just forgot the belt at home . But how do I know if I improve? At running I have good feedback with VO2MAX, NGP and Power. One way to test improvement is a time trial, or the same route at max effort at beginning of your training, in the middle and then a race effort. I run a lot of the same hills near my home. I can tell during a large training block over the summer that the tough routes get easier and faster showing me my fitness is improving. I can also tell by how I feel after a hard workout. I guess I am much more subjective and pay attention more to how I feel. I do not trust recovery metrics other than my min HR at night, my rest HR and how I feel. I think most non-professional individuals place too much emphasis on numbers and not on their effort and how they feel. Take it or leave it, my personal opinion. I have been active all of my life, raced road bikes for 12y in my 30s and 40s, was a fully certified ski instructor for 12y and now running ultras for the last ~15 years. I am fairly laid back about my numbers but my training is very consistent and planned, I have long range and short range goals. I am 68 so definitely not at the fitness I could achieve in my 30s and 40s but I still beat a lot of 50y old ultra runners in races.