At 14,500 feet above the Andes mountain range, the air is thin and the cold penetrates deeply. In that setting and at speeds approaching 300 kilometers per hour, the margin of error simply disappears. Sebastián "Squirrel" Álvarez, accustomed to pushing his body to the limit, launched himself in a wingsuit over Valle Nevado with a new co-pilot tied to his wrist. Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra2 was responsible for documenting every heartbeat and every meter of descent. Here we tell you how that experience was and what the device, now available in the Chilean market, recorded. Squirrel Álvarez's jump with the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 The jump lasted exactly one minute and thirty-five seconds. In that fraction of time, the smartwatch recorded a peak of 119 beats per minute in the athlete's heart. Continuous measurement in high-risk scenarios is a critical factor for sports analysis. That is why the value of cutting-edge portable devices lies in their biometric accuracy under extreme physical stress and adverse weather conditions. In this mountain flight, the hardware was put to the test in real time. In fact, the device's work began long before opening his arms over Valle Nevado. The night before the jump, in the same week that Squirrel gave Vozinha his Colo Colo shirt, Álvarez's smartwatch sleep record showed an oxygen saturation of 78%. That metric and...
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At 14,500 feet above the Andes mountain range, the air is thin and the cold penetrates deep. In that setting and at speeds approaching 300 kilometers per hour, the margin of error simply disappears. Sebastián "Squirrel" Álvarez, accustomed to pushing his body to the limit, launched himself in a wingsuit over Valle Nevado with a new co-pilot tied to his wrist. Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra2 documented every heartbeat and every meter of descent. Here we tell you how that experience was and what the device, now available in the Chilean market, recorded. Squirrel Álvarez's jump with the Galaxy Watch Ultra2Álvarez tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 on a jump at 300 km/h over Valle Nevado The jump lasted exactly one minute and thirty-five seconds. In that fraction of time, the smartwatch recorded a peak of 119 beats per minute in the athlete's heart. Continuous measurement in high-risk scenarios is a critical factor for sports analysis. That’s why the value of cutting-edge portable devices lies in their biometric accuracy under extreme physical stress and adverse weather conditions. In this mountain flight, the hardware was tested in real time. In fact, the device's work began long before opening his arms over Valle Nevado. The night before the jump, in the same week that Squirrel gave Vozinha his Colo Colo shirt, Álvarez's smartwatch sleep record showed an oxygen saturation of 78%. This metric is vital to understanding the athlete's acclimatization and rest before facing gravity. Álvarez tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 on a jump at 300 km/h over Valle Nevado Samsung Health technology, powered by Galaxy AI's artificial intelligence, provides an energy score on a scale from 1 to 100 evaluating seven factors of rest and performance, including heart rate variability (HRV) and activity history. Once in the air, the dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5) and high-precision barometer mapped the exact location and altitude of the flight. Meanwhile, the accelerometer captured the forces exerted on the pilot's body at nearly 300 km/h. "Technology helps a lot today with all measurement systems," Álvarez explained after the feat. "Now with the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 I can measure my sleep, hydration level, or how much I have eaten. Being able to measure and know your final performance, especially in this sport that is so complicated and risky, is very useful." At 17:03, the pedometer again marked steps on solid ground. The safe landing gave way to another fundamental phase of athletic performance. The watch continued collecting data on cardiovascular load and energy expenditure to provide a complete picture of the athlete's physical recovery. Álvarez acknowledged that the weather was unstable and at times the possibility of canceling the flight was on the table. "Fortunately, nature gave us a perfect window and we were able to carry out this flight for all tourists and snow lovers," the athlete said. To face a hostile and bright environment, the watch features a titanium structure and a screen capable of reaching 5,000 nits. This level of brightness allows for clear reading of data even under intense sunlight reflecting off the snow of Valle Nevado. Additionally, its 800 mAh battery offers 35% more capacity compared to the previous generation. Availability and prices in Chile Álvarez tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 on a jump at 300 km/h over Valle Nevado The new series of Samsung smartwatches is now available in the national market through the company's official store. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2, used in Álvarez's test, is offered in a 47 mm format in Titanium Silver and Titanium Gray tones. Its launch price is $749,990. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch9 is available in 40 mm versions (Cream and Graphite colors) and 44 mm (Silver and Graphite). Its base price is $399,990.