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Running Watches

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by CometsWin, Feb 26, 2017.

  1. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

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    Anyone recommend one? I've been using a Nike Plus watch with a heart rate band but it just died on me. They also screwed up their web interface so I'm looking for a different setup.

    I'm looking for one with GPS plus an accelerometer for treadmill running and some kind of heart rate function.
     
  2. krosfyah

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    Garmin rules the field right now. Can't go wrong.
     
  3. davo

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    I got my wife a Garmin Forerunner 230 - not sure about the accelerometer but it it does have an "indoor mode".

    She really likes it and it seems like a good balance between features and price.

    I don't use a GPS watch anymore as I found I always run with a phone for the music, so no need.
     
  4. v3.0

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    I have a garmin fenix 3 hr but just wear it as a casual watch. Reviews on it are good though.

    Late edit: yes it does have gps, accelerometer, and hr functions.
     
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    Great watch! I recommend it and was recommended to me endurance athletes.
     
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    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    Garmin is king for runners. You can accessorize it with different watchbands.
     
  7. likestohypeguy

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    Go Garmin or go home.
     
  8. K LoLo

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    I have a fitbit surge.
     
  9. DonkeyMagic

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    I have a Forerunner 230 and i've liked it. It's a chest strap heart rate monitor but you could get the 235, which is the exact same watch but with the wrist heart rate monitor. It took a while to get a handle on the functions and controls, but there are a lot of great features and ways to customize the presentation.
     
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    I can't really speak on this because I have a Fitbit Blaze HR and it doesn't have the GPS or accelerometer. It is a solid semi-smart watch with a good HR monitor and other features. The Garmin watches look pretty awesome and I have heard good things.
     

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