It’s been a year since SUUNTO unveiled its two flagship GPS watches, the Suunto Ambit2 and the Ambit 2S and this month, the Finnish-based company is back with the introduction of its newest, more affordable sibling, the Ambit 2-R.
Hard-core runners, multi-sport athletes and mountaineers were singing praises of the Ambit2 and 2S great functionality but at a price that few could really afford. Now, the new Ambit 2-R is essentially a simpler version of the 2S and is aimed specifically for RUNNERS, eliminating the triathlon/multisport features which was a boon for athletes of this discipline.
Suunto Ambit2-R (Photo from DC Rainmaker’s Blog)
While the Ambit2 and 2S costs from P30k to P35k apiece, this paired down version now can be had for about P22,500.00 (SRP) and even less with discounts ranging from 10% to 20%. Just ask your local Time Depot Store.
I was able to attend the launching of the Ambit 2-R last week which was officially hosted by Ms. Mascy Cabuhat-Pineda, Suunto Philippines’ Brand Manager as she introduced their newest “baby”.
Suunto Philippines Brand Manager, Mascy Cabuhat-Pineda
Among the many salient features of the Ambit2-R are as follows:
- Target market is for runners who run on roads and trails. It is also a great navigational equipment for mountaineers
- Features on triathlon have been omitted here thus, the tremendous price reduction compared to its older siblings, the Ambit2 and Ambit2-S
- Dozens of apps available for download with the release of the Ambit2-R. You can personalize them to your own needs and is available at the App Zone on Movescount.com (See apps listed below for samples)
- These new apps will be made available for download to existing Suunto Ambit2/2S users as well.
- Available in black or white
The Press Release given to us during the launch presents a more accurate synopsis of the Ambit2-R and with this latest iteration, Suunto again offers us an easier option to “conquer another new territory”!
PRESS RELEASE:
Suunto launches Ambit2 R, the GPS for runners
Suunto’s popular Ambit GPS watch family grows in March with the launch of the Ambit2 R, the GPS watch for runners.
The Suunto Ambit2 R is optimized for your perfect running experience. It provides responsive and reliable speed and distance readings thanks to FusedSpeedTM, a unique combination of GPS and accelerometer data from your wrist. Suunto Ambit2 R also measures running cadence from your wrist.
Suunto Ambit2-R (Men’s version in black)
Suunto Ambit2 R can also help you reach your performance goals. You can plan your own moves, or download complete training programs from Movescount.com. The watch reminds you of daily targets, tracks target completion, and provides speed and intensity guidance while you run.
Additionally, Track-back and full navigation offer the freedom to explore new trails without getting lost. Download routes from Movescount.com or simply select Track-back at any point during a run. Suunto Ambit2 R will show you the way.
Suunto Ambit2 R is available in black or white, with the white sporting a soft silicone strap for an improved fit for women. Both can be purchased with or without a Suunto heart rate belt.
Suunto Ambit2-R in white
With Suunto Apps, even more running features become available. Personalize your Suunto Ambit2 R with running Apps of your own, or choose from the thousands of free Apps in the App Zone on Movescount.com. They include:
- Virtual coach: Let the coach determine when you should run easy and hard! This App is for endurance intervals. Select your pace level and the coach will give you target paces to run.
- Ghost runner: Challenge yourself against a competitor. A positive distance means that you’re ahead while a negative one means you need to pick up the pace.
- Running efficiency: This App helps you improve your running efficiency by recording the number of heart beats over a kilometer / mile.
- High intensity intervals: This App gives a short but sharp interval work out. Start with a warm up, run 15 x 200m with 30sec recovery and end with a cool down.
Marathon time: It uses your current speed to give an estimate of your finish time during a marathon, so you can see if you’re on track for that target time.
Movescount.com, the online sports diary from Suunto, makes it easy to analyze every aspect of your training and share your experiences with others.
Suunto has been designing and manufacturing gear for adventurers, explorers and divers for over 75 years. Built into every product is a level of robustness and durability beyond the ordinary — and the Ambit2 R is no exception. Waterproof to 50 meters and with a 12-hour battery life in GPS mode, you can rely on Suunto Ambit2 R, whatever the conditions.
The Suunto Ambit2 R will become available in March.
All new features will also be made available to Ambit2 and Ambit2 S users via a software upgrade later in spring.
For media inquiries, contact:
Mascy Cabuhat-Pineda
Brand Manager, Suunto Philippines Time Depot, Inc. Tel: +632 7435220, cell: +632 917 7933791mascy.pineda@timedepot.com.ph
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