Is the COROS Vertix 2S The Ultimate Watch For Climbers?

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Climbing is inherently difficult to track, or at least it has been until now, with the introduction of the COROS Vertix 2S changing that. Here we take a deep dive into its application for climbers and mountaineers.
To find out more visit:
COROS - uk.coros.com/climb
VERTIX 2S - uk.coros.com/vertix2s
CARABINER - uk.coros.com/carabiner
HRM - uk.coros.com/heart-rate-monitor

Пікірлер: 15

@ukclimbingofficial 16 күн бұрын

Do you track your climbing - if so, what do you use?

@TheCadocas 16 күн бұрын

My mind, cannot bear to spend 700eur

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea 16 күн бұрын

@@TheCadocas It's time to push back on electronic toys pushing themselves into every crevice of our lives. Enjoy the experience, don't a toy dictate what you think about your performance!

@ukclimbingofficial 16 күн бұрын

As we said in the video, there’s always the pen and paper option if you don’t want to spend the money 🙏

@ukclimbingofficial 16 күн бұрын

I think there’s room for both - enjoying the experience and analysing the data. That said, if you don’t want the latter, or find it detracts from the experience, then don’t buy into it - do whatever works best for you.

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea 15 күн бұрын

@@ukclimbingofficial my watches cost more than any electronic wrist toy :) it's a case of choice, not finances :) I agree - it's up to everyone's choice/preference. I used Garmin watches for 10+ years but no more. I'm done. And it's my choice :)

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea 16 күн бұрын

My setup is - Garmin GPSMAP 62s for navigation and route tracking (with elevation, heading and all the fancy stuff) strapped to my backpack and only invoked when I am in doubt. And my watch? During the last few munrobagging adventures - Erebus Origin (still waiting for my Erebus Ascent :)) . I am done wearing "smart" watches - stupid, spying toys that ruin every experience for me. Wearing Garmin and later Apple watch, I found myself rushing as if it was a bloody race! Recently decided to switch to my new setup and half-way through the hike I realised my jaw hurts from all the smiling. And I finally truly ENJOYED the day in the mountains - if I wanted to sit down to enjoy the view - I did. If I wanted to turn around because I realised there was a better spot to take a photo - so I did. No subconscious pressure to press on, rush, because the watch on my hand reminded me of Samuel L. Jackson "Tick-Tock Moth...er!". Who the hell cares if I do the route in 5h or 7.5? I don't see myself returning to smart toys any time soon.

@ukclimbingofficial 16 күн бұрын

As I said within another response, I think it all comes down to what you want to get out of it. If you don’t want all those features, or find that they detract from the experience, then it’s definitely better to go without. As someone that runs/cycles, as well as climbs/mountaineers, I definitely find the data to be helpful - and on several levels too; however, it’s very much a case of ‘each to their own’ and doing whatever works best for you.

@tobyarcher7623 15 күн бұрын

What route is the Scottish winter drone footage off?

@ukclimbingofficial 15 күн бұрын

Hi Toby, it's Opening Break in t-Sneachda. Visually beautiful, and great for filming, but sadly - not the highest quality route (apparently). Still though, looks good doesn't it 🤣

@tobyarcher7623 15 күн бұрын

@@ukclimbingofficial I think I've seen bits filmed that day before, but it does look beautiful!

@reubenmace6644 14 күн бұрын

I appreciate the effort that’s gone into the video. This watch could be entertainment for a select few people… but given the increasing poverty in Britain, if you do have 600 quid spare to spend on a watch that logs your HVS 2nd dog, it may be worth reconsidering your life values and try donating to your local food bank instead.

@ukclimbingofficial 14 күн бұрын

I can't disagree with the sentiment that you're making, because £599 is a lot of money. That said, food banks are a thing that shouldn't have to exist, and yet they do, and the number of people using them in the UK has increased (significantly). Something needs to be done about this and tomorrow's election presents the best opportunity to do achieve this. We need to treat the cause of the issue, as opposed to the symptoms, and the cause is the party that's let this happen on their watch...

@muscularibuprofen69 15 күн бұрын

Utter nonsense which won't catch on. Why do these folk think you can measure climbing as if it were a cardio sport (ie that involve simple measurable metrics which track performance directly)?

@ukclimbingofficial 15 күн бұрын

When it comes to not catching on, I wouldn’t speak too soon, because I think we’re at the beginning of a boom as far as this sort of thing is concerned. When it comes to measurement, it is - as I said within the review - of most relevance to mountaineers, as you get a whole load more data. Features such as elevation and navigation are really useful from a safety perspective. Obviously that’s a lot less relevant to boulderers, but the fact you can input grades and style of ascent adds context to what you’ve done, so it’s more than just a heart rate reading.