Watch unusable in wind

duffman19

@Brad_Olwin I believe you. I have replicated the behavior in my kitchen sink, though. A second or two after dropping my Vertical in a bowl of water adds 100+ feet of elevation. Could just be my watch, though. I’ll see if I can make a video later if I have time.

sartoric

@duffman19
Have you ever cleaned it ?

duffman19

@sartoric said in Watch unusable in wind:

Have you ever cleaned it ?

Yes, after almost every activity.

Here’s a quick video demonstrating the difference between the Vertical and my 955. Both are actively recording a “Run” activity. You’ll notice both watches immediately register the pressure difference when entering the water, but only the Vertical counts this towards the activity’s total ascent/descent.

https://imgur.com/a/P9Ooomk

And pics for quick reference:

The 955 appears to apply some sort of filter to disregard the sudden and dramatic pressure changes. I imagine something similar would be beneficial in windy conditions as well.

Brad_Olwin

@maszop On Saturday I did a Ski Tour wearing my Vertical on the outside of my jacket, it was covered in snow for about 1/2 of the tour. I wore the Race S under all of my clothes on the other arm. Uphill both watches were constantly subjected to pole plants and the Vertical to moderate winds in addition to the snow and water accumulating on the watch. Both gave nearly identical elevation gain data. (Similar for a trail run today where both watches were exposed with wind). I realize you have an issue but I do not unless the winds are extremely strong (enough to impede progress or blow you over!). Below is a screenshot of the altitude profile and photos of the conditions. elevation in meters

Brad_Olwin

@duffman19 How deep was the water?

maszop

@Brad_Olwin Just because you don’t have a problem doesn’t mean others don’t. I thought we had already reached that conclusion. Are we back to the denial phase again?

This also applies to other problems reported on the forum that you probably don’t have.

For me the problem is easily repeatable, strong wind is enough. It could be a matter of differences in terrain, different climate, whatever. Garmin and other manufacturers also of various applications simply smooth out the data and have fairly reliable results.
Suunto has been looking for some Holy Grail for years, without success unfortunately.

sartoric

@maszop said in Watch unusable in wind:

Just because you don’t have a problem doesn’t mean others don’t. I thought we had already reached that conclusion. Are we back to the denial phase again?

Really ?
Please tell me you’re trolling.

Since reported use cases are just seen as “issues denial” I don’t think there’s anything more to discuss here.
As already advised, closing as garbage time is already reached (and not because I’m trying to hide or deny any issue).

@duffman19
Maybe open a new thread with that specific case.
I’ve tried with mine and ascent is rising (obviously) but not that fast and that much.
I’ve got something like 7/10 meters in almost 1 minute and a half (in ~10cm of water)