Safety button
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@freeheeler I wonder how come I never get this issue, not that I want to though.
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@surfboomerang in a plastic bag?
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@дима-мельниченко Something like that. A waterproof cellphone bag.
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@дима-мельниченко
strong arms, flexible wrists and an active life
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@freeheeler I wear my watch on the right hand, so the buttons aren’t facint the wrist, ever tried that? Or wearing the watch on the inner side of your forearm.
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@дима-мельниченко
both options: no… I’m conservative in that regard I only exceptional changed the arm when I broke the left one… -
@freeheeler I got injured while doing a sick dyno move (like jumping from one hold to another) in bouldering. That was worth it XD
Now I have a swelling that gets bigger every time I stress my forearm muscles, otherwise I also would use my left for the watch. -
@дима-мельниченко
I hope you could catch the hold
dynamos are killer
but we’re drifting off
I have the persistent opinion that manufacturing companies should solve issues instead of leaving it up to users to find all kinds of workarounds
A proud engineer solves issues… but I start repeating myself again and I promised myself that I will reduce that
back to original topic: yes, an emergency button would be nice! In case the phone is not nearby or has no network… well if you already have a bad day, it might not get better that way
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@freeheeler I mostly considered a semi hard fall in the mountains. Best case scenario - phone is in a pocket, so you have to reach in the pocket, unlock, trigger an imergency alarm if there is an app install. In case arm is injured - not that easy to do. Thid however is just one move action with a watch, which I imagine could be also done while fading out.
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@дима-мельниченко
I know what you mean and even we can not rely on it for 100% (by nature), it is a chance and last resort
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@freeheeler same here, more than once…man, that lock option is badly needed
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@oktan
Suunto seems to think different -
Wanted to revitalise this thread. I think this functionality is not some gimmick or a novelty, it’s a must in a watch, since on can trigger it less noticeable than on a phone.
Please consider it, if not for older watches, then at least for the PP lineup.
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Great idea. Maybe even after the button press it could take you to a screen where you can select what message you want to be sent to SA and/or your emergency contact? For example…
“I’ve fallen off a mountain and I’m in trouble”
“I think there’s somebody following me”
“Home in 5mins, can you have a beer ready”
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@MiniForklift
the order is important in that case!
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