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Altimeter recommendations needed for small wrists!

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17 years 3 months ago #183695 by Jupiter
I'm looking for altimeter recommendations. I've got small wrists and many of the altimeters I've tried on are just too big. Anyone have recommendations for a high-quality altimeter that fits smaller wrists?

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17 years 3 months ago #183697 by Charles
I've got an alternate suggestion: get an altimeter that doesn't go on your wrist at all. When I was looking at altimeters, I didn't like the fact that the wrist versions all seemed to be so large - way larger than a watch. I learned that Larry R. had an altimeter that he likes that uses a carabiner-like clip, making it possible to hang it just about anywhere. I subsequently got a High Gear altimeter of the clip-on type, and I really like it. I have tried it clipped onto my belt loop and my pack, but settled on attaching it to my camera case. There is a hinge between the clip and the altimeter, which means that I can easily flip the altimeter up to get a reading, then let go of it. No fumbling around with trying to dig the thing out from under layers of gloves and clothing as with a wrist worn altimeter. The model I have is the "Altitech 2", I think, and it seems to be very accurate.

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17 years 3 months ago #183700 by lordhedgie
I have an extremely small wrist for a guy, to the point that I frequently have to punch new holes in wristbands. I got a Suunto altimeter, and it not only fits, I've got two extra holes to tighten it down if I need to. If this doesn't fit your wrist, I don't know what will.

Another alternative it to strap the wrist outside your clothing, so that you don't have to expose skin to check your altitude. You could either just loop it through your clothing, as if it were a carabiner-style altimeter, or put it on your wrist but outside your coat. Either way works.

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17 years 3 months ago #183715 by Telemon
Another advantage of connecting your altimeter watch to your jacket or pack is that the thermometer reading is likely to be more accurate since body temps are not involved.

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17 years 3 months ago #183721 by Don_B
try an analog altimeter with a lanyard. More reliable, no batteries to fail.
www.thealtimeterstore.com/analog.html

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17 years 3 months ago #183728 by randosteve
The Suunto Observer is the smallest Suunto altimeter watch.  I also have small wrists.  Check it out!!!

www.tetonat.com/archives/578/suunto-observer-is-for-skiers/

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