Best GPS?

Last post
FoilDodo's picture
FoilDodo
Offline
Joined: 03/19/2008 - 23:50
Posts: 2738
Best GPS?

All this wind has got me in a lather about some high speed shredding. My el cheapo etrex 101 has officially been declared daid.
My generous gf thoughtfully got me a very cool replacement from REI that does so many things, I can't figure them all out (who really wants facebook on their GPS?).

So what works? Prefer not to use a case thing- so really waterproof, all the usual functions, don't care much about data port etc

0 Like
Stephan's picture
Stephan
Offline
Joined: 12/07/2011 - 16:04
Posts: 163
Re: Best GPS?

Try the Suunto Ambit series watches, I enjoy the Ambit 2 S. No case necessary. There is a newer version 3 out that is an improvement on the 2. Will have to post the result of the map tracking.

Stephan

0 Like
moredownhaul's picture
moredownhaul
Offline
Joined: 05/10/2007 - 07:28
Posts: 1610
Re: Best GPS?

Alan

0 Like
Randy's picture
Randy
Offline
Joined: 05/05/2002 - 10:38
Posts: 4656
Re: Best GPS?

I hope my ancient etrex lasts a long time. I never learned how to use 90% of the nonsense they have on it. I'm worried a new one would be so complicated it would be useless. Reminds me of when I went buy a TV a long time ago. There were so many models, features and technology choices, I was totally bummed out. I really did not want to have to learn a bunch of stuff to buy a TV,

What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.

0 Like
FoilDodo's picture
FoilDodo
Offline
Joined: 03/19/2008 - 23:50
Posts: 2738
Re: Best GPS?

Got the etrex 10 on closeout at REI- $80.
Alan, that Garmin Race thing is awesome– but I can't have nice things Sad

0 Like
Randy's picture
Randy
Offline
Joined: 05/05/2002 - 10:38
Posts: 4656
Re: Best GPS?

Was that at a local store or online?

What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.

0 Like
FoilDodo's picture
FoilDodo
Offline
Joined: 03/19/2008 - 23:50
Posts: 2738
Re: Best GPS?

At the Dimwitty store.
(If you have even the slightest granola allergy, you should avoid his store).

0 Like
moredownhaul's picture
moredownhaul
Offline
Joined: 05/10/2007 - 07:28
Posts: 1610
Re: Best GPS?

The garmin foretrex 201, 301 and 401'a are discontinued but I found a refurbished 201 online for $99 and it has a nice big 5 min countdown timer for racing too and no housing needed

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Garmin-Foretrex-201-Personal-Handheld-GPS-Navigator-Brand-New-in-Box-/321789615196?hash=item4aec27dc5c

Alan

0 Like