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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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 Thu Jun 19, 14 6:58 am Watch for Kiteboarding |
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I found the best watch for kiteboarding and after testing it for a month thought I’d pass this recommendation along.
Suunto M2 Watch
Key features
1) Large, very large numbers with no other worthless information displayed
2) Button lock, great for accidental button bush will not change the display
3) Water resistant to 30m, after a month I have had no issues
4) eBay, I purchased two for $40 each
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 9:59 am |
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I know a watch is needed if you have a tight time schedule and are trying to fit a session into it, but one of my favorite aspect of kiting is losing track of time. 
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 10:37 am |
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| SalmonSlayer wrote: | | I know a watch is needed if you have a tight time schedule and are trying to fit a session into it, but one of my favorite aspect of kiting is losing track of time. |
Agreed. But, that's my wife's LEAST favorite aspect of me going kiting. I think one of these watches may improve domestic harmony. Thanks for the post WindSki! Do you have a link to the seller you purchased it from?
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jerp
Since 22 Feb 2013
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 10:46 am |
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I kite with a watch for the reasons mentioned above, I kept getting in trouble because I would loose track of time.
Windski, how does the glass hold up on this watch? does it get scratched easily? I really like my current watch but even after just one year the screen in completely marked up.
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j
Since 08 Nov 2006
94 Posts
Seattle
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 11:23 am |
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I'm the other side of the coin SalmonSlayer, I just got a new watch for kiting because when I only had an hour I would start getting anxious after 30 minutes that I was going to be late. Now I can enjoy all of my time I need to on the water.
I ended up getting the Freestyle Mariner Tide watch on Woot for $30. I'm in Seattle and like knowing the tides due to the currents. It has info for Elliot Bay, which is sweet.
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 11:56 am |
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| j wrote: | | I'm the other side of the coin SalmonSlayer, I just got a new watch for kiting because when I only had an hour I would start getting anxious after 30 minutes that I was going to be late. Now I can enjoy all of my time I need to on the water. |
I get the advantages of wearing a watch. I am not knocking the use of one. It just would take away from my experience a bit.
For some reason I have made it home with seconds to spare without a watch every time. Walking the domestic harmony tightrope is part of the fun. 
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 12:10 pm |
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I check my watch so often on the water that I did this.
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 4:21 pm |
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Love that last photo !!
Have your watch on the outside next time. 
The Sunnto watch is only plastic material, NOT glass. Will not hold up over time, so I purchased used on eBay
I Needed the large display ! This was the key item I needed, its an age thing. Also nice was the button lock
One does not need time every outing but I'm on a schedule during the week days
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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| Thu Jun 19, 14 5:25 pm |
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i got a watch for domestic peace as well but all it does is let me know how late i am 
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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Seattle
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| Fri Jun 20, 14 1:18 pm |
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| I've used to go for a cheap Casio G-Shock watch when kitesurfing to keep track of time, but lately I've been thinking about getting some GPS data from my sessions on water so yesterday I've picked up a Garmin FR15 which is more of a running watch but ultimately just produces a GPS trace of any activity. I'll be testing out how it will handle kitesurfing over next few weekends - I don't expect it will capture any jumps since commercial GPS receivers are pretty poor at handling altitude changes (especially if the jump lasts max. few seconds) but I should get fairly nice read of distance and speed. I can paste some comments here after kiting if anyone is interested.
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
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Portland
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| Fri Jun 20, 14 1:24 pm |
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| firefox wrote: | | I've used to go for a cheap Casio G-Shock watch when kitesurfing to keep track of time, but lately I've been thinking about getting some GPS data from my sessions on water so yesterday I've picked up a Garmin FR15 which is more of a running watch but ultimately just produces a GPS trace of any activity. I'll be testing out how it will handle kitesurfing over next few weekends - I don't expect it will capture any jumps since commercial GPS receivers are pretty poor at handling altitude changes (especially if the jump lasts max. few seconds) but I should get fairly nice read of distance and speed. I can paste some comments here after kiting if anyone is interested. |
I've worn a Garmin GPS watch kitesurfing. It's fun to see distance traveled, speed etc. I'm no expert, so I rarely go much faster than 20 MPH. I often will travel 20-30 miles in a session (most if it back and forth of course). I've also tried wearing a heart rate monitor and found that if I am pushing it, doing a lot of jumps, fast turns etc my avg heart rate would be similar to where it would be at for mountain/road biking or running at a modest pace (around 150 avg). The cool thing is that kitesurfing doesn't feel nearly as strenuous.
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Windian
Since 28 Apr 2008
901 Posts
Newport, OR
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| Fri Jun 20, 14 6:52 pm |
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I never wear a watch in the water for kiting or surfing. It detracts from the ocean experience and I am out there to get lost from the shit that goes down on land.
My wife will ask me when will I be coming home from kitesurfing and my patented reply is "When I am done."
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ShiverMeTimbers
Since 26 Feb 2013
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| Fri Jun 20, 14 11:26 pm |
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| Windian wrote: | My wife will ask me when will I be coming home from kitesurfing and my patented reply is "When I am done."
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So important for longevity of a relationship.
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