Award-winning products
As proof of our actions, we are proud to witness the success of our products, whether on the podium or through feedback from happy customers around the world. Here are listed some of our award-winning products.
Awards for Suunto Core and Lumi
Suunto Core and Suunto Lumi have received two prestigious awards in the USA. The National Geographic Adventure Magazine honored Suunto Lumi with the Best of Adventure Gear award, while Men’s Journal recognized Suunto Core as Gear of the Year. Suunto Lumi and Suunto Core are the latest additions to Suunto’s range of Outdoor wristop computers. Both models combine modern design with versatile properties. Suunto Lumi is the first Outdoor wristop computer specifically designed for women.
Recognition for Wilson Staff Ci7 irons
Wilson Staff Ci7 irons received the renowned Club of the Year award in Golf Magazine’s 2008 club test. The test panel gave the Ci7 the highest rankings for look and feel. The panel explained its decision, among other things, by characterizing the Ci7 as a “terrific combo of tour-style feel with game-improvement forgiveness.”
Precor’s AMT honored in Belgium
Precor’s AMT (Adaptive Motion Trainer®), which instantly adapts to the exerciser’s stride motion and speed, was honored as the best product innovation at the Fit-2PRO trade show for fitness professionals in Belgium. Precor President Paul Byrne was delighted by the award: “We’re just now bringing the AMT to the European market in a substantial way, so it’s encouraging to receive validation from industry experts there.”
Precor and Suunto triumph in the Red Dot design competition
Red Dot is a renowned annual design competition arranged in Germany. Products submitted to the competition are thoroughly examined by a jury consisting of international design experts. Entries are assessed for innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability, ecological compatibility, and ease of use. This year, a total of 3,203 entries were submitted from 51 countries. Both Precor and Suunto did exceedingly well in the competition. The Suunto Core received the Best of the Best award for product design. In the jury’s opinion, the Suunto Core is a versatile wristop computer, which is accessible to a wide range of users thanks to its moderate price. The jury characterized it as an intelligent, functional, and beautiful product. Adding to the Core’s success was the Red Dot product design award granted to Suunto Lumi, a wristop computer specifically designed for women. Precor’s AMT (Adaptive Motion Trainer®) fitness equipment was also honored with a Red Dot award. The AMT is the world’s first cardio fitness equipment that instantly adapts to changes in the user’s stride and pace.
Acclaim for Suunto t-series
The popular health and fitness website www.shapeyou.com has honored Suunto products. The Suunto t4 heart rate monitor got the Top Gear award, while the Suunto t1 and Suunto Foot POD were awarded with the Great Gear nomination. The Suunto t1 was praised for its friendly interface and useful features, including heart rate and calories burned. “It’s one of our most recommended monitors to our own clients,” said the assessors.
Praise for the R320 harness
The super-light R320 harness by Arc’teryx has made a big impression on the press. Rock and Ice magazine’s Gear Guide 2008 gave R320 a full five stars, describing the harness as near perfect for sport and traditional climbing, but also suitable for ice and alpine climbing. The Alpinist online service was lavish in its praise: “I’ve been using the Arc’teryx R320 for the past six months. It has everything I want in a harness – and nothing I don’t,” said blogger Eric Lambert. The Climbing magazine, in turn, highlighted the lightness and space-age comfort of the product. According to the magazine, the R320 differs clearly from other harnesses to its definite advantage.
Award-winning all-mountain ski
Salomon’s X-Wing Fury has won recognition in several ski tests this winter. Among many other honors, it was selected Ski of the Year 2008 by Ski Magazine in France and awarded a gold medal by Ski magazine in the USA. It’s not really surprising: Fury is a peppy ski off-piste yet stable enough for carving on groomed slopes.
Club of the year winner
The new Wilson Ci7 irons, winner of Golf Magazine’s Club of the Year for 2008, outperforms the rest of the competition in the game-improvement category. The Ci7 iron draws its inspiration from the award-winning Ci6 and improves upon it. It combines a tour-driven, mid-sized shape preferred by most golfers, and its advanced weight distribution creates high MOI and maximum forgiveness. A perfect blend of power and control.
Precor’s AMT cardio equipment recognized
Fitness facility professionals voted Precor’s revolutionary Adaptive Motion trainer (AMT) as best product of the Year and Precor as best Cardio equipment supplier. Adding to the stream of awards, Precor’s Cardio Theater line was nominated best in entertainment in the fi tness industry.