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Introduction

Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports precision instruments for diving, training, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing and golf. Prized for the intuitive design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto's precise instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve their performance.

History

A Finnish engineer and orienteer, Tuomas patented his invention and began manufacturing the first marching compasses for the Finnish military; a device that proved essential for the troops during the Winter War, and which is still used by the Finnish Armed Forces. Over the past 70 years, Suunto has developed this heritage by focusing on measurement, reliability and
accuracy to grow into the world’s largest manufacturer of sports
precision instruments. Today, Suunto is used by professional athletes and adventure seekers the globe over.

Outdoor

Last year Suunto was celebrating the 10th anniversary of Suunto's outdoor sports instruments. The Suunto Vector was launched in 1998, and was immediately widely accepted by outdoor enthusiasts all over the world. It features weather change forecasting, an electronic compassa and an altimeter. The Suunto Core, launched in 2007, follows in Vector's footstep.

Training

The Suunto training products are developed for both professional athletes and beginners, to guide and inspire individuals to reach their training goals. Simple real-time indicators, such as a heart rate, burned calories and Training Effect, guide towards the goal of each individual workout. The accessories, Foot POD, GPS POD and Bike POD, offer an easy and accurate way to measure the speed and distance.

Diving

Suunto is the world leader in dive computer manufacturing. The Suunto D9 was the world's first watch-sized computer to offer wireless air integration, digital compass, and gas-switching capabilities.