Product Description
Suunto Quest Running Pack , Orange, One Size Create training program in Movescount.com with training reminders Download training programs to Suunto Quest and upload to Movescount.com with customized displays and settings Play with the features: stopwatch, interval timer, real-time heart rate, real-time speed and distance, running cadence, training intensity, speed guidance Water resistant to 30 m/100 ft Menu in 9 languages
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Product Details
- Size: *, One Size
- Color: Orange
- Brand: Suunto
- Model: SS018520000
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 3.00" h x 1.00" w x 3.00" l, .63 pounds
Features
- Create training program in Movescount.com with training reminders
- Download training programs to Suunto Quest and upload to Movescount.com with customized displays and settings
- Play with the features: stopwatch, interval timer, real-time heart rate, real-time speed and distance, running cadence, training intensity, speed guidance
- Water resistant to 30 m/100 ft
- Menu in 9 languages
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
By T. Orozco
I have never owned a sports watch, a heart rate monitor, or a Suunto product before, so I did quite a bit of searching within Suunto and other brands before settling on the Quest. I am now glad I chose this product over the Suunto M5, the t6d, and competing brands. Most Polar and Garmin devices are just plain ugly, and I've heard of so many users frustrated with the time their GPS watches take to hook on to a satellite than I decided I wanted to measure my distances with a foot-pod-based system instead. I also find it a pain to have to charge the device every day.
This watch seems to supply many of the features missing from the Suunto M5 that many people complain about (fixed calibration with the PODs, lack of heart rate zone info). The t6d, on the other hand, would have been just overkill for me. I work out every day, running and cross-training, but the amount and complexity of information that something like the t6d provides seems more of a distraction than a feature for anyone except sports-physiology-obsessed athletes. Most serious runners will be very, very satisfied with the Quest.
I've had it for a week. I've had zero issues getting an immediate signal from the heart rate monitor or the food pod, and the chest strap is comfortable and doesn't move once it is snapped in place. I thought working out with a belt strapped around my chest would be bothersome, but I forget I have it on after about 5 minutes. The Movescount website could use some polishing and improvement (which I hope will come in time), but as it stands it is a fine replacement for a training journal and it provides much more information about my workouts than I've ever had available.
Among the watch's features, the ability to create your own display modes and to customize the information displayed on the screen are my favorites. You can even customize (from a set of limited, but sensible, options) the information displayed around the display edge, which means that you can have three distinct types of data shown simultaneously (for instance: heart rate %, speed, and stopwatch), so that the most important information is there, at a glance, without having to fumble with buttons. These customization options are not just niceties, they are what makes the difference between a gadget and a truly useful device. The Quest is definitely the latter. It is fairly new to market, so there aren't that many reviews of it out there yet. That is a shame, since Suunto has created a near-perfect product, especially for runners. (It looks nice, too.)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Claudicate
I don't have time to write one of those lengthy, full of all the juicy detail reviews, but simply put this watch is awesome. It allows me to track many different aspects of my running and I can get a great visual of how I'm progressing and the shape I'm in. Being able to compare heart rates at different and same speeds from different runs weeks, days and months apart really has helped me to see my progress. I like the feature that tells me when I need to speed up or slow down and it helps keep me on pace when I'm racing and keeps me from slacking off. Seeing the "training day" on the front panel and the workout complete check mark at the end of a run is a good reminder that keeps me busting my butt.
I had ZERO problems connecting the watch to the pod and heart monitor and then to my computer (i've used both mac and pc with this watch)at the end of a workout. Just make sure to follow the direction, the heart rate monitor does need to have the leads slightly wet to get a reading. That brings me to the only thing that has sometimes bothered me: the strap for the HR monitor tends to slide down on your chest at the beginning of the workout when it is dry. But once you get sweating and the band dampens a little it stays put perfectly. I find that if I just get the entire band a little wet before the beginning of my workout I have zero problems with this. Other than that I am completely satisfied with this product and have had no issues with it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Dallas, TX
I recently bought the Quest running pack to replace the T6C bundle I've been using for the past couple of years. The watch is lightweight, small, stylish, and doesn't require recharging like the bulkier GPS watches. The foot pod is so small you hardly notice it, syncs instantly, doesn't require recharging, and is extremely accurate once calibrated. I also prefer the heart rate strap to others on the market because the transmitter is completely removable and has a super thin profile. Cadence is useful for training as is the recovery time feature, which helps prevent over training and is a good indicator of workout intensity. The only negative is saw was the lack of EPOC and VO2 that the T6 provided. To my surprise, both are now available on Movescount for Quest users. EPOC, specifically, is a great metric to monitor the impact of my workouts. Movescount also allows you to customize the data fields displayed on the watch and provides a smattering of heart rate information. All in all, the best multisport/running/everyday watch I have come across. Other products I have used include the Garmin 405CX and Polar RCX5 with GPS.
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