Question about Altimeters, and Sea Level?

[Mr_Dunev]

I just got a Casio PAW5000-1 watch with a Compass, Barometer and Altimeter. I was up in Santa Monica Today in the surf, and I checked my Altimeter and it said 80ft. Should it be at 0 when I am on the sand? I guess I have the whole "sea level" thing in mind.
I know the altitude affects the barometer reading which is why I want it to be as accurate as possible, not hiking or mountain climbing or anything.

When I am at home in Downtown LA it reads about 420 in my apt.


Thanks for the help,
Lucas

[Nessie Hunter]

Today in the surf, and I checked my Altimeter and it said 80ft.

Lucas

Did you feel high????? :-)



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[Mr_Dunev]

Did you feel high????? :-)



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High from the Weather balloon I was in? or from the Mushrooms I ate for breakfast? :LOL:

[DockRat]

Why do you need to be concerned about altitude ?


When I am at home in Downtown LA it reads about 420 in my apt. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/MANITOU57/MARIJUANA%20ANIMATIONS%202/ANIMATIONLEARY.gif


Did you feel high????? :-).http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz216/Peacefulrain09/Stoned%20to%20the%20bone/f20.gif


the Mushrooms I ate for breakfast? http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/theotherbrotherelric/1238065022_growing_shrooms.gif

DR http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/MANITOU57/MARIJUANA%20ANIMATIONS/ANIMATIONBONGSMILEY.gif