Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity
The backcountry skiing activity lets you manually switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so
you can accurately track your statistics.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Backcountry Ski.
3 Select an option:
• If you are starting your activity on a climb, select Climbing.
• If you are starting your activity moving downhill, select Descending.
4 Press START to start the activity timer.
5 Press LAP to switch between climbing and descending tracking modes.
6 After your activity is finished, press START to stop the timer.
7 Select Save.
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data
You can use your compatible Descent device paired with the HRM-Pro
™
accessory to provide real-time feedback
about your cross-country skiing performance.
NOTE: The HRM-Pro accessory must be paired to the Descent device using ANT
®
technology.
Power is the force you generate while skiing. The power output is measured in watts. Factors that affect power
include your speed, elevation changes, wind, and snow conditions. You can use power output to measure and
improve your skiing performance.
NOTE: Skiing power values are generally lower than cycling power values. This is normal and occurs because
humans are less efficient at skiing than they are at cycling. It is common for ski power values to be 30 to 40
percent lower than cycling power values at the same training intensity.
Jumpmaster
WARNING
The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used
as a primary skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related information can lead to serious
personal injury or death.
The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The
device detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP)
using the barometer and electronic compass.
Multisport
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can take advantage of the multisport activities, such
as Triathlon or Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition between activities and continue to view
your total time. For example, you can switch from biking to running and view your total time for biking and
running throughout the multisport activity.
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the default triathlon activity set up for a standard
triathlon.
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