Garmin 405cx (or similar) work well in woods w/out foot pod? Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Blue)Hey there I'm thinking of switching to this GPS watch but was concerned to see some people say they used the foot pod while trail running. Does the wrist unit alone not work in the woods? Thanks for any input. Garmin 405cx (or similar) work well in woods w/out foot pod? Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Blue)Hey there I'm thinking of switching to this GPS... » Read More Garmin 405cx (or similar) work well in woods w/out foot pod? Garmin Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Blue)Hey there I'm thinking of switching to this GPS watch but was concerned to see some people say they used the foot pod while trail running. Does the wrist unit alone not work in the woods? Thanks for any input. « Show Less
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I wondered why people use an footpod with this as well, I run in the woods (-ish) and it seems to work fine.
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I use the foot pod on the treadmill indoors because there are no satellite signals that the GPS can track indoors.
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Depends what you want it for.The name should answer your question. The Forerunner is for running. The Fenix is primarily for hiking and other outdoor navigation. It will do the running stuff too. but the Forerunner may have more "fitness" features -- the ads say it's "like having a coach." The Fenix probably has more "outdoor" features (e.g., altimeter-barometer-compass).
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There is a way to pair this with other HR monitors. Garmin has posted the manuals on its website, so you can check out the details there. I would suggest you call Garmin and verify that your specific model will work with this, as that is not clear from the website. Their tech support is great. I had to call as the HR monitor that came with this was not paired with the watch, and they answered my call quickly and walked me thru the process of getting the monitor connected. I think you might like the old HR monitor better than the one that comes with this. This one requires you to wet the sensors in three places before use, not always convenient. The downside is that you can't wash the 405 one easily. The electronics of this one are housed in a case that snaps into the strap, so you can machine wash the strap. Good luck!
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The 305 doesn't calculate calorie consumption based on heart rate. It used distance traveled, weight and age in a similar way that a treadmill does. You can run inside on a treadmill using the footpod accessory, which calculates distance without the use of the GPS. (similar to the Nike product). The footpod works very well and will give you your desired results. This is clearly stated on the Garmin site within the features of the product.
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It says in the description of the Garmin 405CX I received; "Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training". I don't use this but it there.
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No, as an employee of nike, I have researched this and the heart rate monitor is only comparable with the nike wear links+ GPS watch. The watch is defently worth it as I have been useing mine now for 3 months with no problems.
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I currently use a Polar H7 Bluetooth heart rate monitor when I cycle and seem to get very accurate readings on both. And that's running both the Wahoo Fitness app and a Digifit app at the same time. I'm not sure if there are any bad effects when using this with a ANT+ monitor though, as I've never tried an ANT+ hr monitor.
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You would need a different model. The FR10 does not measure heart rate. I enjoy my Garmin FR410, which comes with or without a heart rate monitor. Some people don't like the touch bezel of the 410, but I don't have a problem with it. The Garmin 610 is a step up from the 410. It has an way to navigate touch screen, but the price is $399. I've researched these a lot and would stick with Garmin. Regardless of which Garmin you have, all of these sync with Garmin Connect. The amount of information given is impressive. After a run, all data can easily be synced to Garmin Connect. You can view a map of your workout, mile splits, and weather conditions. I don't even keep a running log anymore because I look on the calendar function Garmin has. You can also look at data for custom dates or pick a given time frame such as last week, last month, last year. If you have a Costco membership they sell the 410 near the jewelry, and if you don't like it jut return it, no questions asked! I'd be happy to answer any other questions. Let me know what you decide on!
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HM, did you ever get any good feeback to your dilemma? I am in the same boat now, debating between the 305 Edge and Forerunner. As a Mtn Biker (primarily) I'm leaning toward the Edge but they both have the functionality I need.
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It depends. If you want a running oriented GPS watch, the Forerunner 220 is better. On the contrary, if you want it for hiking or mountaineering, the Fenix is the way to go.
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I do a lot of mountain running & hiking & I own a Casio Pathfinder (Triple Sensor) which does have barometric altimeter readings, so were I to purchase the Garmin 305 (which seems likely at this point) I would be using them in tandem. Of course I could not upload the real time data from the pathfinder into any of the websites mentioned, but my question is this (and I hope this is not too tangential to the Garmin 305 discussion) - does anyone have any information on the accuracy of the Pathfinders altitude accuracy?
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The 305 supports auxilary devices with the ANT+ interface. The heart rate monitor is one such device. Other supported ANT+ interface devices are a cadence meter for biking and a foot pod for running (allows speed and distance to be calculated without GPS reception, or on a tread mill).
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Yes - the speed/cadence sensor is compatible with the 405CX: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/discontinued/forerunner-405cx/prod31859.html
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Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at DCRainmakers review of the product before buying it and he goes very in depth if you want more info. Cheers Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at... » Read More Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at DCRainmakers review of the product before buying it and he goes very in depth if you want more info. Cheers « Show Less
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I do inside runners on treadmill using my 920XT without foot pod and works quite good (I don't know what black magic garmin did to make it works). Maybe something with new HR3 and my previous run behaviour/style on GPS recorded tracks.
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Chest strap for heart rate. Like others said the foot pod is useful if GPS isn't picking up (e.g. running on an indoor track) or you aren't actually moving (e.g. treadmill). I like having the foot pod to know my cadence (steps per minute) but certainly isn't necessary for distance.
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If you're interested in Elevation related data, I would not recommend buying the Forerunner 305. I have been through multiple devices and many discussions with Tech support who basically informed me that this function (along with the calorie functions) are useless on the Forerunner 305. Apparently, it is Garmin's GPS based elevation data which is not as accurate as the barometric data reported by other devices. This was a surprise to me as I had thought the opposite would have been true. Unfortunately not. I run/ride exclusively in the mountains and I'm very dissapointed to say the least. The standard speed, distance, time, and heart rate functions all work fine. Hope this helps. If you're interested in Elevation related data, I would not recommend buying the Forerunner 305. I have been through multiple devices and many discussions with Tech support who basically informed me that this function (along with the calorie functions) are useless on the Forerunner 305. Apparently, it is Garmin's GPS based elevation data which is not as accurate as the barometric data reported by other devices. This was a surprise to me as I had thought the opposite would have been true. Unfortunately not. I run/ride exclusively in the mountains and I'm very dissapointed to say the least.... » Read More If you're interested in Elevation related data, I would not recommend buying the Forerunner 305. I have been through multiple devices and many discussions with Tech support who basically informed me that this function (along with the calorie functions) are useless on the Forerunner 305. Apparently, it is Garmin's GPS based elevation data which is not as accurate as the barometric data reported by other devices. This was a surprise to me as I had thought the opposite would have been true. Unfortunately not. I run/ride exclusively in the mountains and I'm very dissapointed to say the least. The standard speed, distance, time, and heart rate functions all work fine. Hope this helps. « Show Less