Comments for DC Rainmaker

Comment on Incredible deals: Garmin FR910XT for $299, FR310XT for $169, Edge 800 for $229, Ambit for $349 by Gene

Gene — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:07:53 +0000

Hi,
Thank you for mentioning the deals!
If I mainly do running now, would you recommend the Forerunner 410 or the 310, given that they are about the same price (at least on Amazon for the 410 & Clever Training for the 310)? I kind of want something that I do not have to charge daily or remember to charge before an activity. Even though I don’t need something like the 310, I prefer something more water-resistant than IPX7 because my other regular watches are all resistant to 100 m, and I’m used to taking them into the pool without a second thought. I already own a Garmin for running, but plan on given it to a member of the family who is starting to get back into shape.
Thanks!

Comment on In the Queue: Swimovate Poolmate HR by Mr. Crumble

Mr. Crumble — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:17:57 +0000

Dito..I got this product and I love it so much, but I am interested in what you think about it! In my mind it’s clearly better then Garmin Swim and Swimsense (and I loved my Swimsense!).

Hope of a good review

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

BB — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:13:17 +0000

I just got a Garmin HRM2-SS HR belt few days ago and have tested it with Ambit2 with very bad results. HR is not recorded during the whole workout with only 2/3 of the workout showing HR data. Also often as I start training Ambit tells me “Check HR belt” and as I press “Retry>>” a few times the HR belt is found. During workout I have HR shown in the view but often is just shows “–” which indicates there is no HR and occasionally HR might be shown for a little while but then the “–” shows up again..

I have tried using saliva to moisten the contact on the soft strap but this changes nothing. I normally sweat alot and I have not had any problems with Suunto HR belts before. I also tried to change the battery but after it seems to be having the same symptoms.

- I ordered Polar Wearlink+ strap – will this help?
- If the Ambit2 shows “Check HR belt” does this mean the transmitter is faulty or could this indicate a problem with the soft strap?
- Any more ideas how to solve this?

BR,
BB

Comment on A Rottnest Island Runaround (Western Australia) by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:29:33 +0000

Yup, I’d agree with Kelly’s suggestion for bike hire – it’s actually who we had arranged through (but ended up not using). Right there in downtown (and they deliver to you). Very friendly.

I’d agree if you can jump out Sunday to Rottnest, I really would. Especially if the weather is nice.

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

SoUnfair — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:00 +0000

Beware of the Fenix. I’ve had 2 so far and it’s a great disappointment. My units were riddled with GPS and battery issues. Great on paper, but very poor execution. My 405 was way more dependable, despite the design flaws.

Comment on A Rottnest Island Runaround (Western Australia) by Kellyu

Kellyu — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:24:16 +0000

About Bike Hire link to aboutbikehire.com.au are probably your best bet to hire a bike, and they’re on the river edge in East Perth, so you could do the standard Swan River loop (go anti-clockwise, something like a combination of these two to include the Causeway Bridge in East Perth: link to connect.garmin.com and link to connect.garmin.com)