does this only count laps or will it also count strokes? I am using stationary swimming straps in my small pool, so getting stroke count would be nice
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It will count strokes, but you would have to be coordinated enough to click the counter on each stroke. I would think concentrating on clicking the counter every few seconds might slow you down a bit. In my opinion, it's best used as a lap counter, but could very well be used to count strokes, as well.
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it only counts laps; giving a total time, average lap time, fastest lap time, and slowest lap time.
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It counts laps and times laps but does not count strokes. You click a button at the end of each lap and also tallies total swimming time. It has worked great for me and this is my 2nd swimming and its going strong.
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You can count what ever you want. You just push the button each action you want to count.
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Hi...I've nevered timed it! I use it to swim laps 5-7 hours a week. I usually plug it in every other week to charge (if even that often, it's whenever I think of it). It doesn't flash very long, so I am guessing it charges very quickly. Sorry I'm not much help. The is the best mp3 player I've ever had...and I've never run out of power.
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No, it will still count the laps, and the time will run also, but if you are resting inbetween sets, use the drill. See instructions on setting that up.
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Hi, Chris from Polar USA here. As mentioned previously. It should work great in the pool! I have logged many many laps with mine. As another poster mentioned, the initial push off sometimes causes the transmitter to slip down. We find if we place the transmitter in our back, (upside down so the L/R sides of the transmitter are still on the L/R sides of your body) this reduces the drag and prevents that from happening. Please give us a ring if you have any questions. Chris @ Polar USAtwitter.com/chrispolarusa
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No. The Garmin Swim doesn't have any GPS function (you'd need to use the 310xt or 910xt version for open water swimming). Instead with the Swim you have to tell it what length of pool you are in and then in does a pretty good job based on your arm movement and glide off the walls of how many laps and what type of stroke which it then bases its distance, calories, etc... off of.
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I am sorry, but I do not know the answer to your question. I bought it for my daughter in Alaska and she has not used it when swimming.
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hi, if you have the fuel band on the arm you play tennis with, it counts "quickly", swimming does count and cycling doesn't count.
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When you are not tracking an activity, it is like a wrist watch with just the time showing -- it does not use much of the battery for this. I track my runs and swims 3-4 times during the week, and recharge the watch after each use. When I am ready to track the next activity it has always been at 100%.
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I have used the Garmin for all type of tri events. Works great. You must allow for the satellite to lock in. Sometimes, it takes a few minutes so, be patient. Outdoor swimming uses GPS and is very accurate. Not sure how it does indoor but I think it is based off the pool length. I had to enter what the length of the pool was. Tracks stroke and time. Hope this helps
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My biggest problem is when the cord curls, it will stop the forward motion. When not in use I have to hang the cord straight over the pool deck. It will cross the pool, but sometimes mine takes awhile to manage it.
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I find it best for vertical activity. it would create drag for horizontal swimming. it is great for vertical activity though!
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I tested the floating strap in fresh water (a bucket) with an Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 camera. It floated just fine. At least one of the reviews said it floated in a swimming pool. The flotation is not super strong, so I imagine a strong current (like you would find in white water) could pull it under for some period of time. Not sure how it performs with other cameras, but it worked great when I took it to the Virgin Islands recently.
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It only goes to nine and then starts back to 0. It is great that it adds your score (up to 9) though. It is easy to click on each stroke and you don't have to pick it up to do it. It just becomes normal that when you hit the ball you click it. You will automatically reach down to add your score. Just put it on your belt loop. You'll love it. The batteries last a long time but can be replaced.
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the chest strep never worked for me in the pool, it was not consistent and would always loose the pulse, i had to return itthe watch on the other hand works perfectly in the pool and is very accurate with lap counting (including all other parameters)
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Mine is 4th with a menu button/playlists and battery identifier. Absolutely the best product for swimming laps.
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Not totally sure what you mean......but I swim laps in my pool everyday with it. There's really nothing stationary about it......you get in the water and do whatever you want to do. It's just easier to keep afloat. I am not a strong swimmer but this helps me more than I can say.
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I use my polar f6 for swimming in the pool and it measures my heartrate well. I do not know if the calorie count is accurate in the water since heart rate usually lowers. Maybe I just need to work harder?