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      Stavrogin
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      The only thing I would add to this discussion would be that it seems we are at a place where devices are starting to level out. Tech is less bleeding edge than it was a few years ago. I came to Suunto after being totally unimpressed with the Fenix 8. There was a lot of expectation with that watch and it failed on many levels. There is only so much they can do with current levels of tech.

      The great thing about Suunto is that they have done massive improvements to the OHR and the software is coming along. Sure it could be better in some aspects, but it has some really great features right now you will only find on a Garmin like climb assistance and resources/recovery. Coros software is great, but it does not have either of these and Amazfit has recovery but it is not useable from what I read.

      The other issue is the Apple Watchification of Sports Watches. Brands continue to be compared with a smartphone on your wrist and I would argue that is not what most of use Suunto users want.

      Suunto Vertical, Race, Race S and Run Currently using Race 2

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        szleslie Bronze Member @Stavrogin
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        @Stavrogin I do hope Suunto will stay this level featurewise. I do not need many numbers, reports etc. I need clock, alarm, timer, recording activities with sensors, navigation is enough where it is now. That is it. I do not need notifications, sleep and nap, HRV, recovery nothing like these. I do my stuff how I feel and measure morning pulse and HRV with an app. I had a few Garmins (Edge 500, Edge 830, Forerunner 945, Fenix 6X Pro, Fenix 7X, Epix Gen 2, Epix Gen 2 Pro) but at the last two I turned of almost everything. It was just noise for me with painfully slow and choppy maps.
        I know people needs are different. It is just my opinion.

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          Audaxjoe @szleslie
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          @szleslie I agree totally. Less is more sometimes, we are in a world where people are loosing sleep because their watch says they are not sleeping well 😂

          Suunto Vertical
          Suunto 9 BARO
          Garmin Fenix 3, 5
          Suunto Vector

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            Luis Andés Olmedo Bronze Member @szleslie
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            @szleslie same here. I have 24/7 OHR OFF, mobile notifications OFF, sleep tracking OFF. I do use my sport watch to do some sports :p.

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              Tami999 Silver Members @Luis Andés Olmedo
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              @Luis-Andés-Olmedo said in Suunto Race 2 General Discussion:

              @szleslie same here. I have 24/7 OHR OFF, mobile notifications OFF, sleep tracking OFF. I do use my sport watch to do some sports :p.

              In that case You don’t need sport watch, regular watch will work fine 😛

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                Luis Andés Olmedo Bronze Member @Tami999
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                @Tami999 said in Suunto Race 2 General Discussion:

                @Luis-Andés-Olmedo said in Suunto Race 2 General Discussion:

                @szleslie same here. I have 24/7 OHR OFF, mobile notifications OFF, sleep tracking OFF. I do use my sport watch to do some sports :p.

                In that case You don’t need sport watch, regular watch will work fine 😛

                I still need GPS 🙂

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                  Piiipmatz
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                  I saw this image and was wondering whether the suunto race 2 titanium with the ‘metallic’ bezel really exists? On my Suunto Race 2 Titanium, the titanium bezel is more of a black colour.

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                    Tami999 Silver Members @Piiipmatz
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                    @Piiipmatz Wanted to say maybe it’s just angle and lighting, but I used flashlight on my R2 Ti and just like You said, it’s more black than gray like on picture.

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                      maszop Bronze Member @Tami999
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                      @Tami999 It may be a specific light or photo processing, which often makes the colors look slightly different than in reality.

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                        tommieboy @Tami999
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                        @Tami999 My Race 2 Titanium will be delivered in a few days and I have to say I’m a bit concerned reading through all the Race 2 posts and the numerous issues that have been brought to light. I’m hoping it’s just early days and most of these issues will be resolved through firmware updates. I went with Suunto for rugged build and less smartwatch features like NFC, phone features etc that I wouldn’t use so hope I won’t be disappointed.

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                          larrybbaker @tommieboy
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                          @tommieboy I have had mine for a week now and no issues to report. It’s a great watch and right now I am on track for 2 weeks of use for a full charge.

                          SV Solar
                          iPhone 16 Pro

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                            tommieboy @larrybbaker
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                            @larrybbaker that’s encouraging to hear! Glad you’re enjoying it.

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                              Brad_Olwin Moderator @tommieboy
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                              @tommieboy said in Suunto Race 2 General Discussion:

                              @Tami999 My Race 2 Titanium will be delivered in a few days and I have to say I’m a bit concerned reading through all the Race 2 posts and the numerous issues that have been brought to light. I’m hoping it’s just early days and most of these issues will be resolved through firmware updates. I went with Suunto for rugged build and less smartwatch features like NFC, phone features etc that I wouldn’t use so hope I won’t be disappointed.

                              Had my Race2 titanium a long time and really no issues since the official release. There can be some sync issues with metrics on the app for some, I have not experienced this recently. I like the watch a lot, it is the first AMOLED display that works well at high altitude in bright sun. I prefer buttons as I use the watch a lot in winter with heavy gloves. However, the Race 2 is the first large watch from Suunto that I can comfortably sleep with. The Vertical and Vertical 2 and Race were either to large or too heavy for me. (Ti V1, Ti R1, Steel V2)

                              Vector/T6c/Ambit 3 Peak/S5 Copper/S3/S7 Ti/S9 baro Ti/S9P Ti/S9PP Ti/Vertical Ti/Race Ti/RaceS/Ocean/Wing/Race2Ti

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                                tommieboy @Brad_Olwin
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                                @Brad_Olwin I was seriously considering the V2 as I like the look a bit better but the sleekness of the Race 2 and wearing it 24/7 won me over.

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                                  Highlands @Brad_Olwin
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                                  @Brad_Olwin Hello Brad. Is the SV2 not light enough? I believe with a nylon comes under 60 g?

                                  SV1&S9PP

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                                    tommieboy @Brad_Olwin
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                                    @Brad_Olwin

                                    I just took possession of my R2 titanium trail today and got it paired and set up without issue. This was the easiest device to set up out of the box that I’ve ever had. Coming from an Ambit 2 it’s like going from ox drawn cart to Ferrari. The display is out of this world and scrolling around the features is buttery smooth. Early days but so far I’m liking it a lot.

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                                      rooldaa Silver Members
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                                      Hi there,

                                      I am considering to get Race 2 as my daily driver and keep my V1 for any mountain activities.

                                      I am not sure if I want to replace V1 with V2 in particular since Race 2 stainless steel is about the same weight as my V1 Ti, the screen is the same between Race 2 and V2 but the price is much lower. And I don’t bother about the flashlight.

                                      What do you think?

                                      Suunto Spartan Ultra, Suunto Vertical Ti Solar

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                                        cheetah694 Bronze Member @rooldaa
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                                        @rooldaa If you keep V1 for mountain activities, then Race 2 should be fine. Otherwise I’d be concerned with operating the watch in skiing gloves. Or any winter gloves in general.

                                        9 Peak Pro

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                                          Egika Platinum Member @rooldaa
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                                          @rooldaa I have the Race 2 in steel and the Vertical 2 in Titanium.

                                          -> The Vertical 2 wins hands down in weight and comfort.

                                          t6, S6, Elementum Terra, Ambit 3 Sapphire, Spartan Ultra Copper, Traverse Alpha, S7 Graphite LE, S9B Ambassador, S9P Granite Blue Titanium, S9PP Titanium Sand, Vertical All Black, Race Titanium Charcoal, Race S All Black / Titanium Courtney, Run Lime

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                                            Piiipmatz @rooldaa
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                                            @rooldaa I thought exactly the same thing and am very satisfied with the R2. I even suspect that the R2 is also well suited for mountaineering. I do miss the third button though.

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