Garmin just introduced two new products to their lineup to improve the 305 and replace the 405 HR.
The new model of the 305 is the 310XT which is now waterproof to 50 meters and has a stated battery life of 20 hours. Hey, Ironman worthy! It's also supposed to be easier to move from wrist-to-bike in transition. $350 @ Garmin's site. 310XT
The new 405CT has incorporated increased accuracy in calculating calories consumed. It comes in Blue, but the site doesn't say whether they'll still offer Gray and Green. $350 @ Garmin's site. 405CT
Doug
Full Version: Waterproof!! Finally.
I'm not too familiar with the Forerunner line of products but I know a few folks that are happy with the Suunto T6C.
Only issues I've heard is it doesn't have run cadence (like the new Polar) and its proprietary ANT protocol.
It would be cool to have the ANT+Sport so you can use the Quarq CinQo power meter with it.
That is, if you're into that sort of thing.
Randy
Only issues I've heard is it doesn't have run cadence (like the new Polar) and its proprietary ANT protocol.
It would be cool to have the ANT+Sport so you can use the Quarq CinQo power meter with it.
That is, if you're into that sort of thing.
Randy
QUOTE(AC Randy @ Apr 4 2009, 12:54 AM) 
I'm not too familiar with the Forerunner line of products but I know a few folks that are happy with the Suunto T6C.
Only issues I've heard is it doesn't have run cadence (like the new Polar) and its proprietary ANT protocol.
It would be cool to have the ANT+Sport so you can use the Quarq CinQo power meter with it.
That is, if you're into that sort of thing.
Randy
Only issues I've heard is it doesn't have run cadence (like the new Polar) and its proprietary ANT protocol.
It would be cool to have the ANT+Sport so you can use the Quarq CinQo power meter with it.
That is, if you're into that sort of thing.
Randy
The Quarq CinQo power meter? Not only are you a triathlete your Mr. Wizard too!
Talk about this will you please?Randy
Peene,
The Suunto does have a foot pod for run speed and mileage as part of its accessory line, along with a skewer pick-up and cadence pod for bike functions in their Traithlon pack. GPS is additional. But you're right, unlike the Polar RS800CX Multi, it does not measure actual cadence and stride length. At least now with the 310XT, there's another option for triathletes, that has GPS built-in rather than another module to mess with.
ANT seems to have the advantage of higher range from the signal source to pick up the data. On Polar cycling sensors you have to open the front fork module and reconfigure the internal switches to boost its power output, if you plan on wearing the watch on your wrist rather than mounted on the handle bars. I believe ANT is the same system the teams are using on the Tour de France to give real time feedback to the coaches and tacticians? I also like Suunto's Team Pod for monitoring up to 50 athletes at a time. Great for indoor cycling classes or track workouts, and more economical than Polar.
Looking at the Quarq Cinco for power metering, the warning would be that its measurement is combined output of both legs versus each leg. Same goes for the Ergomo system.
Jeez, my Geek is showing!
The Suunto does have a foot pod for run speed and mileage as part of its accessory line, along with a skewer pick-up and cadence pod for bike functions in their Traithlon pack. GPS is additional. But you're right, unlike the Polar RS800CX Multi, it does not measure actual cadence and stride length. At least now with the 310XT, there's another option for triathletes, that has GPS built-in rather than another module to mess with.
ANT seems to have the advantage of higher range from the signal source to pick up the data. On Polar cycling sensors you have to open the front fork module and reconfigure the internal switches to boost its power output, if you plan on wearing the watch on your wrist rather than mounted on the handle bars. I believe ANT is the same system the teams are using on the Tour de France to give real time feedback to the coaches and tacticians? I also like Suunto's Team Pod for monitoring up to 50 athletes at a time. Great for indoor cycling classes or track workouts, and more economical than Polar.
Looking at the Quarq Cinco for power metering, the warning would be that its measurement is combined output of both legs versus each leg. Same goes for the Ergomo system.
Jeez, my Geek is showing!
And only a year after I got my 305! Ouch.. Makes me wonder how many awesome deals ebay/craigslist is going to have on used 305's. Please post a personal review if anyone buys the new waterproof Garmin.
Thanks for a new product supply information, hope this would lead me upto the right direction
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