As many of our readers know, we here at Utah Outside are big fans of Suunto’s watches. From the T3d to the incredible, do-it-all Ambit, we go tech crazy on all our outdoor adventures with a Suunto on our wrists. Well, now we’re salivating to check out the new Ambit 2. But you can get one yourself, for free with the Suunto Ambitions contest.
Entering the contest for a chance to win an Ambit 2 is easy. Simply go to their Facebook Page, like it, then share your outdoor ambitions by uploading a photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #SuuntoAmbitions.
One lucky winner will be chosen each week and will be the proud new owner to the sleek Suunto Ambit 2. (Cue Ron Popeil voice) “But that’s not all!” At the end of the contest, 10 winners will be picked and voted on to be the grand prize winner, and that lucky soul will receive $2,500 worth of gear from Suunto, Salomon, Arc’Teryx or Atomic, the winner gets to choose.
To enter, get on over to http://bit.ly/suuntoambitions
Want to know more about the new Suunto Ambit 2? Here’s the official press release with all the details from Suunto:
Ogden, UT –April 29, 2013—Suunto, a global leader in sports precision instruments announces the launch of the next generation of Ambit outdoor GPS watches: the new Ambit2 S line and the Ambit2. With this unveiling, Suunto is excited to now offer consumers a GPS watch for every occasion, from multisport training to serious backcountry adventures.
“Rapidly advancing technology made it meaningful to update the Ambit family,” says Suunto president, Mikko Moilanen.
“The Ambit received tremendously positive responses from consumers last year,” continues Moilanen. “To meet the needs of performance sports-oriented users even better, we felt that a lighter, slimmer GPS with more sports-specific features was needed to complement the Ambit family.”
Ambit2 S – The GPS watch for athletes
The new Ambit2 S is a lightweight, sleek GPS watch built specifically for optimal cycling, running, swimming and multisport training. The GPS feature provides accurate pace, route navigation and tracking, while the heart rate monitor helps you train within your ideal zone. Plus, multisport features allow users to switch hassle-free between all three sports.
Cycling: The new Suunto Ambit2 S supports power meters (ANT+), offers various power measurement values and provides numerous in-depth analysis options.
Swimming: The Ambit2 S offers comprehensive swimming functionality, including precise pace and distance, automatic interval recordings, stroke rate and swimming time related to different pool lengths. Additionally, the Ambit2 S recognizes your swimming style, making performance analysis easier.
Running: Runners benefit from accurate pace and distance thanks to FusedSpeed™, the Ambit’s accelerometer integrated GPS. An interval timer and autolap function make training even easier.
Ambit2 – The GPS for explorers and athletes
Building on the success of the award-winning Suunto Ambit, the Ambit2 includes not only all the original Ambit’s hallmark outdoor functions such as route navigation, barometric information, altimeter with FusedAlti™, 3D compass and other outdoor specific features, but also boasts all the Ambit2 S’ training features.
“In the mountains you need a watch you can rely on,” says Suunto climbing ambassador Ueli Steck. “I’ve been using Suunto products for many years and the Ambit2 is the ideal product out there for anyone serious about their mountain sports.”
Packed in a glass fiber reinforced casing with a maximum 50-hour battery life in GPS mode, the Ambit2 is the ultimate watch for serious adventurers, explorers and multisport athletes. A brushed steel bezel and sexy sapphire crystal glass add style to the Ambit2′s extreme functionality in the Sapphire edition, (pictured center). Both the Ambit2 and Ambit2 S will be available worldwide this May. For more product details and full specs, visit www.suunto.com.