Introducing the new ascent wrist mounted vario specifically designed for paragliding. The ascent vario brings you everything you need in an affordable package and it is small enough to be worn like a watch. Light weight: If you love a good hike, but hate carrying extra gear, you will love the compact and light weight ascent vario. Intuitive: An intuitive user interface so you spend less time reading the manual and more time flying. Easy to use: The large numbers are easy to read. You can change the volume and view advance features while flying without letting go of the controls. Temperature compensated absolute and relative altitude (m or ft) Vertical speed with adjustable averaging (m/s or ft/min) While flying, a single button press briefly displays: • relative (or absolute) altitude / ambient temperature • max altitude / max climb rate • time / flight duration • volume Flight data recorded for up to 200 flights User adjustable flight start detection Recorded (and downloadable) flight log data includes: • flight number, date, launch time, flight duration • starting altitude, max altitude, ending altitude • max 3 sec lift, max averaged lift, max sink rate • max and min temperatures Flight data and user settings are saved even when the battery is fully discharged Adjustable sink alarm Large 30mm (1.2") diagonal, high-resolution graphical display (128x64 pixels) Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with charge indicator Battery life: up to 10 hours flying time / 4 months standby Battery charging options include: wall (115/220 Vac), car (12 Vdc), and computer (usb)