ismael chang ghalimi

Suunto X9i

During the past couple of weeks, I have been using a Sony GPS-CS1 to log my flights, but found it a little bit cumbersome. First, you have to take it out of your flight bag and find a place for it in the cramped cockpit. Second, you have to recharge its battery on a regular basis, which I tend to forget, making the device utterly useless. So I have been looking for a better solution, and recently set my sight on the Suunto X9i. This wristwatch incorporates an altimeter, a barometer, a compass, a GPS, and a chronograph. It connects to your PC through a USB cable, and you can directly upload tracks onto Google Earth. Time to save some money…

[…] Following yesterday’s successful use of the Garmin Forerunner 205 to log a flight, I have opted to go for it instead of the Suunto X9i, which does not seem to work so well according to reviews I could find online. In fact, I have decided to go for the Garmin Forerunner 305, which also provides a wireless heart rate monitor, and can connect to the Garmin GSC 10 speed/cadence sensor. This should be handy when I start biking outdoor. […]