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Comment on Polar RC3 integrated GPS watch In-Depth Review by Ben Bruno

Ben Bruno — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:36:37 +0000

Hi Ray,

Any idea of whether there would ever be an upgrade to the RC3 GPS firmware/software to include the “Race Pace” functionality that the RCX5 has? Or am I missing something and there are actually pace alerts that allow you to set a minimum pace and get an audio alert when your pace drops below that? This seems like a pretty big blank spot given the comparable devices.

Thanks!
Ben

Comment on Suunto Ambit 2 and 2S In-Depth Review by Frank Rizzo

Frank Rizzo — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:51 +0000

Hi !

Awesome review sir!

I was wondering what kind of ANT+ band you do recommend instead of buying Suuntos one? I`ll use the watch with the BodyBike Connect which is a indoor bike that provides wattage. Hunter Allen (author of Training and Racing with a power meter) are working and developing an indoor concept, PowerCycling™ and we will be cooperating and get a sponsorship with Suunto in Norway and Sweden. It`s really important that the ANT+ bands work to collect data so that we can use it when teaching out to becoming instructors. I`ll make sure to talk with Hunter about the WKO+/Trainingpeaks issue so that the Ambit watch is not only possible to work with Movecounts. Hunter is the co-owner of those companies.

Thanks in advance and A REALLY good review must I mention again!

Frank

Comment on Garmin Fenix In-Depth Review by Thierry

Thierry — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:58:07 +0000

I agree with you: I’ve just bought a fenix, and it seems to be very tough to transfer old courses (i previously have a 310XT) on fenix. It would be a great feature if was possible within a smartphone, a real improvment…

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review by Aku

Aku — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:12 +0000

For this I’ve set up the screen so it shows me the total distance, and lap distance. That way I can always see where I’m at on the workout.
For example if I would swim 300m warmup and after that 10x100m. I would know that when I hit total distance of 1300m that specific set is done and I move on to next one.

Comment on Garmin Swim watch In-Depth Review by David

David — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:15:50 +0000

HI, and thanx for your swift response.
What option is best for you? A or B below?

OPTION A, – PLAYING WITH START, PAUSE AND STOP.

START
INT. 1 – 400, STOP

RESUME
INT. 2 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 3 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 4 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 5 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 6 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 7 – 50, STOP

RESUME
INT. 8 – 200 DRILL, STOP

RESUME
INT. 9 – 200 DRILL, STOP

RESUME
INT. 10 – 200 DRILL, STOP

RESUME
INT. 11 – 300, STOP

RESUME
INT. 12 – 100, PAUSE
INT. 13 – 100, PAUSE
INT. 14 – 100, STOP

RESUME
INT. 15 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 16 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 17 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 18 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 19 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 20 – 50, STOP

RESUME
INT. 21 – 300, STOP

RESUME
INT. 22 – 100, PAUSE
INT. 23 – 100, PAUSE
INT. 24 – 100, STOP

RESUME
INT. 25 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 26 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 27 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 28 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 29 – 50, PAUSE
INT. 30 – 50, STOP

RESUME
INT. 31 – 100, STOP

RESUME
INT. 32 – 100,
STOP.

OPTION B, – THE SAME AS ABOVE, BUT HITTING THE PAUSE BUTTON EVERYTIME UNTIL THE END (I.E. NO STOP OR RESUME).

Best,

PS: Again, thanks for the incredible review!!!

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by Victor

Victor — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:50:36 +0000

Thanks Eli and Ray! Yes, if you had a shot of an OSM and Garmin Map of the same location, it would be great! It would be good to know which is more pleasing to my eye!