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Climbing Mode

Status: Released Submitted by on ‎03-11-2018 03:32
9 Comments (9 New)

Charge 2 has an altimeter but does not register altitude change when rock climbing. I am guessing this is because the accelerometer readings do not match any of the automatically recognised activities. Heart rate is registered though. Rather than have Charge 2 automatically recognise rock climbing (hard), why not have a climbing mode that forces the Charge 2 to register altitude change, even when the motion of the user would not indicate a recognised activity? Climbing is my main form of exercise. It is frustrating that Charge 2 has all the sensors required, but does not log climbing as exercise. Thank you.

 

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SantiR
Premium User
Moderator Alum
Moderator Alum
‎03-11-2018 13:52
‎03-11-2018 13:52

Good idea, thanks for taking the time to share it with us. Keen to hear what others think?

Slartybartfast
First Steps
‎03-12-2018 10:22
‎03-12-2018 10:22

Thanks the quick reply. Is love to know what others think. There are several posts on the forum about rock climbing and I know of at least one other person using a fitness band at my local indoor wall. It is an increasingly popular sport that will feature in the next Olympics. I love all that my fitbit does, but wish it did just a little bit more. Thanks.

MaCav
First Steps
‎04-12-2018 10:30
‎04-12-2018 10:30

I bought the charge 2 just for the reason it is counting floors, so i can use it for rock climbing, since i move more vertical than horizontal. now i got very disappointed since its not counting elevation at all while rock climbing. Therefore i really welcome the input of Slartybartfast.

Further i would also appreciate if the unit of the elevation can be changed (like distance can also be set in kilometers or miles). floors doesen't make sense at all for me. i would use meters.

Solaihs
Stepping Up
‎05-21-2018 07:57
‎05-21-2018 07:57

There really should just be a general climbing preset

 

I know climbing is a broad topic, there's indoor climing, outdoor climbing, sports climbs, bouldering etc. that all come under this. 

 

Things I would want tracked would be average heart rate during the exercise period as well as elevation data if it were outdoor (I'm an avid indoor climber/boulderer who goes outdoors occasionally) 

 

I've seen lots of people with fitbits while climbing, it's sad that none of them are getting activity logging done

Status changed to: Not currently planned
SantiR
Premium User
Moderator Alum
Moderator Alum
‎08-16-2018 13:56
‎08-16-2018 13:56
Hi everyone, thanks for sharing this suggestion. We're always striving to enhance Fitbit products and services, and we appreciate all of the input we receive from our customers. We do not currently have plans to release this feature. You can learn more about how Fitbit decides what suggestions get released in our FAQs located at the top right box of the Feature Suggestions Board screen. For now, we will leave this suggestion open for votes (and closed to comments) so that we can continue to track community demand over time. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we will let you know if anything changes.
Clymb.high
First Steps
‎08-19-2018 21:59
‎08-19-2018 21:59

 Colorado a.d many other states have a very dedicated climbing community. I would love to see this be recognized by the fitbit community as well. I have climbed with many others while wearing a fitbit.

It would be very valuable to me and many others to be able to track our heart rate, # of pitches, and elevation gained while putting in time at the gym or on a rock face. 

Please consider bringing our passion for the sport and lever of dedication to your family of fitbit users. 

Maya23501
First Steps
‎01-07-2019 08:20
‎01-07-2019 08:20

Adding rock climbing to the exercise shortcut through my charge 3 or any other Fitbit would be so amazing! I rock climb regularly so it would really help easily tracking my climbing workouts, and climbing is also becoming more popular and people like options when it comes to their type of activity. 

Rich_Laue
Community Legend
‎01-07-2019 09:54
‎01-07-2019 09:54

This suggestion already exists

Rock climbing activity for Ionic

Status changed to: Released
LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator
‎09-25-2022 12:28
‎09-25-2022 12:28

Hi everyone, and thanks for sharing this suggestion. We’re very happy to let you know that indoor climbing has been released on the new Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4, and this exercise mode will be coming to more devices next year.

 

@Slartybartfast, in recognition of your excellent suggestion, each of your votes will now count as 5 votes - you have the power! Thank you for sharing this idea, and thanks to everyone who voted and commented for your enthusiasm which has now materialized for everyone’s benefit. We hope you all enjoy this new addition to the Fitbit product or service!

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