[at-l] Re: at-l-digest V1 #734

[Ekkillam@aol.com]

Earl writes:

I seem to remember a recent discussion about wristwatches with an
altimeter function, but I can't find the messages in my email folder.
	I was considering one of the Casio models, and they show an altitude range
of up to 13,120 feet MSL.  What happens if you take it higher?  Is the
watch ruined?  Does it "get lost" and show erroneous data when you come
back down?  Or perhaps just "peg out" until you come back down?

> I use the Avocet altimeter which also has a barometer for gauging the
weather - and it's also a watch!  It can handle altitudes far beyone 13,120
and is very easy to adjust and use.  I recommend checking you topo maps and
"resetting" it every now and then at known altitudes as it (and any altimeter)
can be off by a 200 feet or so due to weather and other changes.  Price is a
little over $100 - got mine on sale from LL Bean.

Ed
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