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Post by CHIP on Feb 20, 2014 21:51:42 GMT -6
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 20, 2014 22:05:48 GMT -6
That's looks like a great sports watch. For biking, I want to be able to glance down at my handlebars and see things quickly rather than try to look at my wrist which takes my eyes off the trail too much. I ended up getting a different Garmin at Christmas - the Edge 810. It works perfectly for what I want and does link to the iPhone. If bad weather is approaching, a weather alert gets sent from my phone to the 810 and flashes a warning up on the screen. It also allows me to send a link to Laurie that she can use to track my rides live. This is nice for when I go out alone. If I'm not back on time, she can log in and see if I am still moving and if not, she could call me and if I don't answer, she can send help assuming I've crashed. buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/cycling/edge-810/prod112912.html |
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Post by rw16610 on Feb 20, 2014 22:15:33 GMT -6
Wow, got to love technology. It has enhanced our lives in so many ways and features like those offered here can be excellent for safety like Roger points out. I'm anxiously awaiting the day I get a smart watch to use too.
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 20, 2014 23:43:46 GMT -6
Wow, got to love technology. It has enhanced our lives in so many ways and features like those offered here can be excellent for safety like Roger points out. I'm anxiously awaiting the day I get a smart watch to use too. Rommel, that is so true. A friend I ride with often crashed last year on a nearby trail when riding by himself. He went off the trail and down the hill out of view of the other riders on the trail. He cracked ribs and punctured a lung. It took him more than 45 minutes to pull himself back up to the trail and then wait for another rider to come by and call for help. It was a daytime ride, but on a day off during the week. I don't worry so much about daytime crashes because it's usually weekends or after work when the trails are busy. It's more the night rides when I go out solo. I like knowing she can track me if I'm late and see if I am still moving along on the trail.  |
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Post by rw16610 on Feb 21, 2014 0:02:49 GMT -6
Certainly, and this puts it all into perspective. We are (ok, our health is) the number one asset above all else and these devices can pay for themselves. Anyone who saw the move 127 Hours or heard of the true story which inspired the film could never disagree with this logic.
The main thing holding me back with getting one is the fact each year something new comes out. None of the previous ones (Samsung or Sony) really did it for me. Something like this that could be used in the pool would be the ideal companion. Nothing against my G-Shock Riseman that I swam in yesterday but it's so basic now compered to these.
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Post by katgirl on Feb 21, 2014 10:35:59 GMT -6
I have to look into this smart watch stuff, for my daughter, Erica, who is a Marathoner. She trains by running outdoors, alone, and this would be a good idea for her, or I could just pick up one of those Breitling Emergencies for her.... LOL...
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 21, 2014 11:00:48 GMT -6
I have to look into this smart watch stuff, for my daughter, Erica, who is a Marathoner. She trains by running outdoors, alone, and this would be a good idea for her, or I could just pick up one of those Breitling Emergencies for her.... LOL... Yeah, the "Live tracking" feature is great for people who are out on their own. Garmin said they developed that to track people during a race so you could catch up and watch them at multiple points along a race, but I think the safety aspect is an even better feature. |
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Post by rw16610 on Feb 21, 2014 12:57:28 GMT -6
or I could just pick up one of those Breitling Emergencies for her.... LOL...  If she ever did fall God forbid, the Breitling Emergency II may be the only reason she can't get back up on her own. |
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Post by katgirl on Feb 21, 2014 13:35:28 GMT -6
or I could just pick up one of those Breitling Emergencies for her.... LOL... If she ever did fall God forbid, the Breitling Emergency II may be the only reason she can't get back up on her own. Good point. Darn, and I was was just on my way to pick one up.  I know she wears something in her arm band that tracks her miles, and maybe even her heart rate, but I don't think it has a GPS function that her hubby can use to track her. |
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Post by CHIP on Feb 21, 2014 13:51:19 GMT -6
I'm happy with my Pebble. I like it for around the house.
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Post by rw16610 on Feb 21, 2014 14:49:33 GMT -6
Good point. Darn, and I was was just on my way to pick one up. I know she wears something in her arm band that tracks her miles, and maybe even her heart rate, but I don't think it has a GPS function that her hubby can use to track her. It's certainly worth looking into with the benefits a GPS device offers. Having an all in one package on the wrist seems more convenient to me anyway. If she swims and all of that too, a nice water resistant smartwatch is the ideal fitness and safety pal. One of the best investments someone can make who spends any time training alone, for sure. I'm happy with my Pebble. I like it for around the house. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Pro Those seem like neat. I wonder if Apple will release one this year or next year. If that ever did happen it could very well be a game changer. |
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If she ever did fall God forbid, the Breitling Emergency II may be the only reason she can't get back up on her own.
I know she wears something in her arm band that tracks her miles, and maybe even her heart rate, but I don't think it has a GPS function that her hubby can use to track her.