DESCRIPTION

The updates Suunto T6C comes in red or black and in addition to its comprehensive physiological analysis on PC and Altimeter, the new version offers real-time training effect and EPOC to gauge athletes' personal aerobic improvement from each workout. The Suunto T6C is also supplied with the New Suunto Comfort Belt and is compatible with the new cadence POD and also has a customixable acreen layout for individual information needs.

The new Suunto t6c offers users more information and the ability to customise their display and choose which data is most appropriate for their current training programme.

Suunto’s wristop computers provide three types of accurate and easy-to-understand information: in real time for use during exercise activities, for post-performance analysis, and for comparing performance and experience online.

The more relevant and precise performance information people can be provided with, the easier it is for them to work on improving their skills. Going the extra mile in training to lose a second in competition could mean the difference between success and failure for a professional athlete or a competitive amateur.

Suunto introduced the Suunto t6 heart rate monitor in 2004, to enable competitive amateurs and professional athletes maximise the training effect of their workouts by recording a set of key body performance parameters as they exercise. Seven different parameters are monitored and can be analysed subsequently on a PC. The Suunto t6 was the first heart rate monitor to measure these parameters outside a sports laboratory.

Suunto will introduce a more advanced version – the new Suunto t6c – in spring 2008, capable of displaying many measurement results directly on the wrist display. Training Effect, or the aerobic benefit of a workout or training session, is an even more accurate and comprehensive measurement of exertion than heart rate. A person’s EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) and calories burned can also now be displayed directly.

Suunto’s wireless sports network adds a new dimension to its heart rate monitors, as it allows users to reconfigure their units as their needs evolve. Data transfer between a wristop unit, a heart rate belt, Suunto PODs (Peripheral Observation Devices), and PC software is managed via state-of-the-art ANT radio technology. Suunto’s digital 2.4 GHz radio link, with 65,000 unique ID codes, guarantees interference-free transmission and zero problems with other heart rate monitors.

SPECIFICATION

The technical features of the wristop computer, combined with the PC interface developed for more graphical representation of your performance, and our Internet Community, where you can share information with other like-minded athletes from around the world, make Suunto t6 the device of choice for every true athlete and fitness enthusiast.

It all sounds very complex but the T6 is very easy to use out of the box but if you want, dig deeper and it will reveal an awesome range of features.

In the box:

- Suunto T6 watch
- Digital heart rate monitor chest strap
- USB Cable
- Suunto training manager software

Features:
- Time mode; includes functions such as time, date and alarm. In addition to time and date, displays either day, seconds or dual time
- Alti/Baro mode; displays data on either altitude and related parameters in Alti or weather data such as barometric pressure and temperature in Baro
- Training mode; stopwatch functions, such as lap time and interval time, and heart rate data. Offers control functions as well as logbook
- Speed/Distance mode: available for use with an external speed and distance sensor (see below). Displays speed and distance information and offers control functions and alarms
- Heart rate belt uses error-free ANT transmission technology
- PC interface software + cable
- Water resistant to 30 m (100 ft)
- Full access to SuuntoSports.com
- Suunto Training Manager Software


Usefull Links:


SUUNTO T6 Demo (Flash) (Interactive Demo)

SUUNTO T6 Website (The full skinny on the product, pull up a chair!)

Free Training Guidebook (PDF) (Well worth a read!!!)


Within seconds of downloading an exercise set you can see the precise "training load" that a particular session had on your body and is summarised, maintaining, positive training, improving, highly improving or over training. This "Training Effect Calculator" enables the user to make a conscious decision whether to modify or maintain there training regimen, its this data that makes the T6 so different to the rest of the PC interfaceable HRM's, Its not left to the user to interpret the data , but if your a professional and need to see all the parameters its all there your you to use.

The Suunto T6 is the only system that measures 7 physiological parameters including:
- Heart rate (beat to beat analysis) (absolute)
- Respiratory rate (breaths per minute) (predictive)
- Ventilatory rate (Air volume litres consumed of air per minute (predictive)
- EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) (predictive)
- Energy consumption in calories and even % of maximum training effect.

How does the T6 calculate this data? Only the Suunto T6 measures the time interval between two heartbeats in milliseconds. This, in medical terms, is known as the RR interval, the time interval between heartbeats can yield a wealth of information, just Google RR and be prepared for a long read! Suunto t6 utilises the results of physiological research conducted by Finnish KIHU - Research Institute for Olympic Sports, in cooperation with Firstbeat Technologies. This scientific knowledge enables Suunto t6 to offer users parameters from every training session that were previously measurable only in laboratory tests.

Software:

Suunto Training Manager allows you to accurately tailor your training program so that it fits precisely with your personal goals. Whether you want to improve your endurance capabilities, maintain your current condition or burn fat, the software will help you succeed.

The software tells you the heart rate and duration needed to reach your individual goals. In real time, while training, Suunto t6 alerts you if you stray outside your target heart rate or, with a speed/distance sensor accessory, speed range. It also displays your lap times, interval times and altitude.

The pre-training planning, the monitoring during training and the post-training analysis all add up to make Suunto t6 an indispensable tool for those who want to get the most out of their exercise.

You can further augment your training monitoring with the following optional accessories:

The Suunto Foot POD:
While running, Suunto Foot POD enables you to measure your speed and distance, as well as heart rate and time, with your Suunto t6. This results in a more complete picture of your training as well as enhanced functionality of your wristop computer and Suunto Training Manager software.
More information at Suunto.com


Bike POD:
While cycling, Suunto Bike POD enables you to measure your speed and distance, as well as heart rate, altitude and time, with your Suunto t6, creating one of the most advanced cycling-specific training tools available. This results in a more complete picture of your training as well as enhanced functionality of your wristop computer and Suunto Training Manager software.
More information at Suunto.com


PC POD:
Suunto PC POD enables receiving heart rate data wirelessly from your HR belt straight to your PC. This allows you or your coach to monitor your performance, in real time, on the PC screen.
More information at Suunto.com

ACCESSORIES

The Suunto GPS POD, Suunto Bike PODs, and the Suunto Foot POD track speed and distance via all ANT-enabled Suunto heart rate monitors.

The Suunto Cadence POD provides information on pedalling speed, while the Suunto PC POD and Team Pod receive heart rate data wirelessly from a Suunto heart rate belt. The Suunto memory belt collects heart rate data without a wrist unit; and up to 24 hours of beat-to-beat heart rate information can be recorded on its integrated memory chip for later download and analysis.