Have you used the Garmin swim watch? What do you think? I am swimming at a pool in Germany now with no lane lines and the pace clock is rarely turned on so wondering if this might be a good new "toy" to add to my attempted workouts.
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Yes.
It’s fine for open water. But if you are looking for a watch for a pace clock, don’t waste your money. You can get much better deals on a Casio or Timex. Also the Garmin is way too clunky for everyday pool use.
IrishPolarBear, which Garmin product are you referring to?
I suspect you are referring to the Forerunner 910XT, which is a multi-sport device that can be used to count swim strokes but can also be used for biking and running. It retails for $399.99.
I think that Amy is referring to the new GarminSwim, which is designed for pool use. In addition to counting your strokes, it can also count the number of laps you swim. It also "knows" which stroke you are swimming and counts your strokes accordingly. It retails for $149.99.
Amy, we are testing these devices for upcoming issues of SWIMMER magazine. Send me a PM and I can give you some more information.
Yes.
It’s fine for open water. But if you are looking for a watch for a pace clock, don’t waste your money. You can get much better deals on a Casio or Timex. Also the Garmin is way too clunky for everyday pool use.
IrishPolarBear, which Garmin product are you referring to?
I suspect you are referring to the Forerunner 910XT, which is a multi-sport device that can be used to count swim strokes but can also be used for biking and running. It retails for $399.99.
I think that Amy is referring to the new GarminSwim, which is designed for pool use. In addition to counting your strokes, it can also count the number of laps you swim. It also "knows" which stroke you are swimming and counts your strokes accordingly. It retails for $149.99.
Amy, we are testing these devices for upcoming issues of SWIMMER magazine. Send me a PM and I can give you some more information.
