Courtesy: press release

Suunto has become the official timer and heart rate monitor of XTERRA, the world(1)s largest off-road multi-sport series. The two companies have also agreed to use the Suunto X9i (the world(1)s smallest and lightest GPS unit) at select XTERRA events to map courses and create three-dimensional simulated flyovers for viewing on the XTERRA and Suunto Web sites. Both companies say the partnership is an ideal fit, pairing advanced heart rate monitors and outdoor instruments with adventure-minded athletes.

In addition to becoming the official timer of XTERRA, Suunto will equip eight Suunto XTERRA Ambassadors with Suunto t6 heart rate monitors and Suunto Foot and Bike PODs. On its end, XTERRA will offer select Suunto wristop computers as official XTERRA Gear at race expos and through the organization(1)s Web site. XTERRA will also award Suunto heart rate monitors to top finishers at high-profile races.

XTERRA is the world's largest off-road multi-sport series, with more than 100 annual events on a regional, national and global level. For more information about XTERRA events, check out www.xterraplanet.com and for more information about Suunto, visit www.suunto.com.