Buying altimeter watch that fits your needs and budget
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | 
9 Comments | 
Gear, Tech & Food, Tips, Tricks & Advice
Choosing which altimeter watch to buy is tough with the variety we are presented today, so let’s make it simpler with some basic advice that will help you decide.
This article is an extension of “Altimeter watch: Why it is important and beneficial to know your altitude?“....
» Tags: altimeter watch, Polar, Suunto, vertical speed
Vertical climbing speed: Ski mountaineering vs Uphill running vs Slope angle (vs Gear weight)
Wed, Oct 7, 2009 | 21 Comments | Skimo Racing, Tips, Tricks & Advice
How does vertical speed compare between different mountain sports?
And how does slope angle affect that speed?
These are very interesting questions to which no one has an absolute answer for. I am going to take a shot at it while relying on my knowledge and experience in both ski...
» Tags: Grouse Grind, Kilian Jornet, Sebastian Selas, slope angle, vertical speed
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