Switching back to Suunto - Race S?

tm3610

I’m considering getting my (almost) 13 year old son a Run to track his activities, and would like to be in the same ecosystem. So, I’m considering the Race S for myself.

Is the Race S the way to go for a 40 year old multisport athlete? On an ideal week I swim 3x (masters league), run 1-2x, lift 1-2x, and play pickup soccer with friends on the weekends. Or is the Race 2 a better option given potential future software updates?

Side note:

I bought a Race 2 when it was released, but returned it due to the size. Otherwise it was a great watch, and I was really impressed with the UX along with the simplicity of the way Suunto measures fitness using TSS, etc. Plus, I appreciate how Suunto’s recovery scores are not tied to daytime stress, allowing me to wear a different watch when not working out, if I want to.

brechtvb

@tm3610 race s would be sufficient. I don’t see the value of a race s2 currently.

2b2bff

@brechtvb HR sensor might be better on the Race S2 - but the watch is not out, yet…

And compared to the Race 2 the Race S is way cheaper…

brechtvb

@2b2bff well if I see this level of sport I assume a hr band being used.

tm3610

@brechtvb yes I use a Polar H9 for everything except swimming. For that, I just tighten my strap and usually find good results (currently using a Forerunner 170).

tm3610

@2b2bff I know there is no way of knowing when and if this new model would get released. But I don’t mind waiting a few months if it means I could get in on the latest hardware and longest support for software.

Squirrel

@tm3610 said:

But I don’t mind waiting a few months

Then I would definitely wait to see what is released later this year.

tm3610

@Squirrel sounds like a plan. Any idea if there are rumors of a new Run or smaller, budget variant? I’m looking at that for my son (almost 13).

Squirrel

@tm3610

https://forum.suunto.com/topic/15607/race-3s-race-3-rumours

2b2bff

@tm3610 said:

Any idea if there are rumors of a new Run or smaller, budget variant?

IMHO a Run 2 and a Race S successor is to come in the next months. The real question is when…

sindavide

@tm3610
It could e a good watch if it weren’t for

crap battery, really bad after last two fw updates
crap HR measurement in water, so for swimming you need a hr belt with memory
reliabiliy. Mine is made in finland, no difference with made in china. After 2 years charging base died, lower button does not respond, even though i’ve always treated the watch very carefully
I have no experience with other watches, but this is at best mediocre

2b2bff

@sindavide said:

Mine is made in finland, no difference with made in china

Are you sure, you are talking about the Race S? AFAIK all of the are made in China…

Tieutieu

@2b2bff Nope first race S were made in Finland.
That’s the case of mine, ordered soon after release. Generalisation of Made In China was a few month after.
Anyway : I also have a high battery drain on daily use. 10% last night with sleep tracking ON, DND on from 11PM to 7 AM. Backlight to low.

tm3610

@Tieutieu well, I picked one up on sale the other day and so far so good with the battery. No significant drain, AOD off w/ raise to wake and backlight mid, pulse ox off.

sindavide

@2b2bff
Sure

sindavide

@Tieutieu
Battery drain: Same here