Suunto Foot Pod Wireless Transmitter

Suunto Foot Pod Wireless Transmitter Review

Purchased the foot pod as part of the Duathlon set for the T6. It's a really great training tool, but you need to understand what you are getting and not get totally caught up in the "accuracy" factor

PROS - much lighter than it looks - really don't notice it on your shoe. Easy to clip on your laces. It works - the ANT transmission is really reliable. It lets you run anywhere and gives you a pretty accurate record of how far and how fast you ran. It's very accurate out of the box and even more accurate after calibration. It's very durable and has good water resistance (I've used it without problem in rain and snow but don't do water aerobics with it). Uploads all the distance and speed info to the T6 on the fly for later download to a PC.

CONS - it measures differently depending on the speed you run, the type of shoes you wear, the grade you are running, the foot you have it on, and the position it sits on your laces. For best accuracy, you should do a half mile calibration warm up at the speed you intend to run, calibrate it and then start your run. That will give you an amazingly accurate distance count for that run, but accuracy will still drift a little if you change your pace a lot or if you say run a really hilly cross country track. However, don't get hung up on 100% accuracy. This device gets so close it hardly matters, and unlike a GPS, you can use it indoors (track or treadmill), in the forest and on windy tracks. This device is all about being able to run anywhere and get a pretty accurate measure of how far you have gone. The only other "con" I have with the pod is that while the average speed results are very accurate, the on the fly speed indicator it sends to the watch can often vary wildly, making it difficult to get a sense of exactly how fast you are going. As the device works on kinetic force measurement, it may all depend on the position and momentum of your foot when the pod transmits to the watch, but the overall average is always accurate.

One day someone will invent a device that gives 100% accuracy without any calibration needed. When that device comes out I will give it 5 stars. Until then, it only gets 4 stars, but make no mistake - this is the best product of its type out there and is certainly not a gimmick.

Suunto Foot Pod Wireless Transmitter Feature

• Foot pod wireless transmitter for measuring runner's average speed and distance
• Attaches to shoe and transmits information to Suunto t6 wristwatch computer
• Transmission range of up to 30 feet; designed for outdoor and indoor use
• Calculates lap times and includes speed limit alarm
• Runs on a single AAA battery (included)

Suunto Foot Pod Wireless Transmitter Overview

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.

Suunto Foot Pod Wireless Transmitter Specifications

Joggers who adhere to specific training schedules will delight in the Suunto foot pod transmitter, which attaches to a shoe to measure a runner's speed and distance, and then transmits this information to the Suunto t6 wristwatch computer (sold separately). Using the t6 and its accompanying PC software, a runner can then perform a complex training analysis complete with graphic illustrations. The foot pod is wireless, so users needn't worry about cumbersome wires or cables, and it features a sizable transmission range of up to 30 feet whether worn outdoors on a trail or indoors on a treadmill. In addition to calculating average speed and distance, the pod also measures lap times and includes a speed limit alarm to keep runners from overtraining. Get the most from you t6 wristwatch computer with the Suunto foot pod, which runs on a single AAA battery (included).

What's in the Box
Foot pod transmitter, one AAA battery, user's manual.

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: May 05, 2010 05:20:04