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by velp 2455 days ago
+1 on Garmin watches. The "smartwatch" functionality leaves something to be desired, but the watch itself is great, with helpful training features, a great screen, and good battery life. I have the fr645 Music, and can bluetooth to wireless buds for a run.

The new Fenix 6 series is awesome, but they're a little bulky for my wrist.
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ChuckNorris89 2455 days ago
>The new Fenix 6 series is awesome

Just checked them out and my jaw dropped when I saw the +600 Euro price-tag.

Since I'm not made of money, I hope some core tech from those quickly trickles down to some cheaper sports trackers from Xiaomi for example.

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jniedrauer 2455 days ago
The fenix series is a high end tool meant for serious backcountry use. The ratio of price to utility is actually really good when you compare it to other outdoor equipment. You could spend that much on ski bindings[0]. Not skis, literally just the bindings.

If you just want a smart watch for training then a Forerunner 235 would work fine.

[0]: https://www.rei.com/product/140950/salomon-slab-shift-mnc-sk...

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velp 2450 days ago
Yeah, exactly.

Though even as someone who spends 40+ days/year in the backcountry skiing around the PNW, the 645m is plenty for me. That, combined with an inReach Mini incase shit hits the fan and I feel pretty well covered.

As a side note, those bindings are incredible. Easily one of the biggest innovation in skiing since shaped skis. I put 30 days on mine last season and didn't have a single issue; really impressive for a lightweight, finicky, and brand-new piece of gear.

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rdudek 2455 days ago
I got the Vivoactive 3 and it has served me well with all its features, you can also routinely find it on sale too.
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aembleton 2455 days ago
Take a look at the amazfit pace. It's not as comprehensive as the garmins but does provide accurate data for cycling and running. You can also load gpx routes into it.

It's £105 delivered from amazon in the UK. I expect a similar price in your country https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CRPSJJX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_...

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sh-run 2455 days ago
Check out the Forerunner 945, it's near feature parity with the Fenix 6, but it's in a plastic body. I've got a FR935 (which is basically a Fenix 5 in a plastic body) and it's seriously great for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors.
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