Thinking about getting one. Sounds like a pretty cool training tool. I think it would be useful for tempo's & long runs.
For you guys that have them: Do you like it? Would you recommend it? Is it helpful to your training? Would you still buy one now that you've had a chance to use it? Do you find it accurate? A pain to use? Overall thoughts?
Thanks.
Potential Garmin Guy wrote:
Thinking about getting one. Sounds like a pretty cool training tool. I think it would be useful for tempo's & long runs.
For you guys that have them: Do you like it? Would you recommend it? Is it helpful to your training? Would you still buy one now that you've had a chance to use it? Do you find it accurate? A pain to use? Overall thoughts?
Thanks.
Those are some extremely non-specific questions.
I enjoy mine, I'm not a huge fan of the touch bezel, but it works well.
Its as helpful as you would imagine it would be.
If I had my money back, I would have bought the 310XT instead of the 405.
They're pretty accurate, much better than older models like the 301.
The touch bezel is a pain to use sometimes, especially on the fly. I hope the next model they come out with is easier to use.
Overall thoughts: There are hundreds of reviews elsewhere on the internet, check out Amazon and other internet retailers for much of the same info.
I find the 405cx relatively easy to use. I can't compare as it is my first GPS. Keep your purchase ticket as I had to exchange the original one due to defects.
The most useful feature (for me) is the training session upload to a website which plays back speed, distance, elevation, heart beat and course tracking.
Battery life is short so recharge it after each session.
Be careful not to place the chronometer at zero too far in advance of a start time for a race. After about five minutes at zero it reverts to the main screen which is a hassle to get back to chronometer (especially while you are running!).
Get a Delorme. They're super easy to use, the software's great, and they're very durable. I have a PN-40.