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Goochi

846 posts

Goochi

WA, 846 posts

10 Apr 2012 9:46pm

Hi Guys
I was just interested what Garmin GPS product poeple are using for SUP training/racing. The Garmin Edge 800 looks great with a big screen and is rated water proof (within 1m) - it looks like it could be mounted on the board in front of your feet to read speed, time and distance.

Is anyone using a reliable device and have any thoughts?

Cheers
Greg

gregc

VIC

1299 posts

gregc

VIC, 1299 posts

11 Apr 2012 12:04am

Happy to recommend the new Garmin Forerunner 910XT. My girl surprised me with one the other day. Its waterproof, has a heart monitor and can be used for a number of different sports. When you upload it to the Garmin website it allows you to choose SUP. Im loving it

Goochi

846 posts

Goochi

WA, 846 posts

11 Apr 2012 12:37pm

Thanks Greg,
I'll check that out. Is anyone else regulary using a GPS device in training?

Paulselec

NSW

76 posts

Paulselec

NSW, 76 posts

11 Apr 2012 2:56pm

Timex make a watch style GPS as well which I have been using for about 2 years now.
I find it works well and is easy to use.

lfrenchy2007

QLD

50 posts

lfrenchy2007

QLD, 50 posts

11 Apr 2012 3:10pm

I use the garmin 910xt love it
I know a couple of people in Vic and qld are using the same model

Ali Cat

QLD

1205 posts

Ali Cat

QLD, 1205 posts

11 Apr 2012 3:55pm

I've had the Garmin 310XT for a few years now and it's pretty good.
The 910XT is similar, but its a new model with more features/options.
Both would be good options - have a look through the forum archives - i remember there was a lot of discussion about these devices late last year.
As far as i'm aware, these are the only two Garmin's with IPX8 rating (full water resistant rating to 50m) as opposed to their other products which are rated at IPX7 (water resistant for up to 30min at up to 1m depth).

boylos

NSW

769 posts

boylos

NSW, 769 posts

11 Apr 2012 4:49pm

I've got the garmin 310xt and for what you need it's perfect ..... plus your save some $$$$$$$$ compared to the 910xt

boylos

Downwinder

QLD

2095 posts

Downwinder

QLD, 2095 posts

11 Apr 2012 7:47pm

boylos said...

I've got the garmin 310xt and for what you need it's perfect ..... plus your save some $$$$$$$$ compared to the 910xt

boylos

Well said the 310xt is the ants pants

gregc

VIC

1299 posts

gregc

VIC, 1299 posts

11 Apr 2012 10:31pm

910 says water resistant to 50m. My son asked me what happened if I was below 50m under the water. I seem to remember I said something like 'seeing I don't scuba dive I reckon I wouldn't be worried about the watch if I was that far under the water' :)

surf4fun

1313 posts

surf4fun

WA, 1313 posts

11 Apr 2012 10:49pm

I have the 310xt and it ticks all the boxes for me. Word of warning if not buying directly from Garmin or a Garmin dealer i.e. eBay or online check their warranty as Garmin won't touch anything not sold by them, without a cost.

Downwinder

QLD

2095 posts

Downwinder

QLD, 2095 posts

12 Apr 2012 7:53am

surf4fun said...

I have the 310xt and it ticks all the boxes for me. Word of warning if not buying directly from Garmin or a Garmin dealer i.e. eBay or online check their warranty as Garmin won't touch anything not sold by them, without a cost.

Hi Surf$Fun
That could be because of me

when I purchased the Garmin 310xt in 2010 they ripped me off. So I took ebay and paypal to court and took them to the cleaners UNREAL. I was the first person to take ebay to court f####n scammers.

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