myiW Current Conditions and Forecasts Community Forums Buy and Sell Services
 
Hi guest · myAccount · Log in
 SearchSearch   ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   RegisterRegister 
GPS Watch Recommendations?
Goto page Previous  1, 2
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    iWindsurf Community Forum Index -> Windsurfing Discussion
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
LUCARO



Joined: 07 Dec 1997
Posts: 661

PostPosted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update. My Fenix 5s was having trouble charging and after some googling it seems like the power connection can corrode a bit making it hard to charge. I was able to clean it off with some ETOH but I am a bit concerned after reading quite a few complaints about this online.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
skyking1231



Joined: 10 Jul 2000
Posts: 280

PostPosted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting... no issues with mine . But will keep an eye on it. Perhaps maybe dunk the watch on some vinegar for a bit .
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
LUCARO



Joined: 07 Dec 1997
Posts: 661

PostPosted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I took to it with some alcohol and q-tip and it seems better. Now I make sure I let it dry out before charging.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
mmclimbhigh



Joined: 06 Sep 2016
Posts: 42

PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lucaro and Skyking.... I am just about ready to commit to the Fenix 5. A couple of questions: Does Garmin require a subscription for this product? I have a Garmin inReach satellite device with a monthly subscription. I love it (SOS capabilities, GPS, etc.). But, as mentioned before, I am ready for a GPS watch for tracking speed, distance, and track.


Also, do you need to have this unit linked to a phone to report the data? Or do you just simply download the data to a mobile app or desktop site?

Thanks for your help.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
LUCARO



Joined: 07 Dec 1997
Posts: 661

PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

mmclimbhigh wrote:
Lucaro and Skyking.... I am just about ready to commit to the Fenix 5. A couple of questions: Does Garmin require a subscription for this product? I have a Garmin inReach satellite device with a monthly subscription. I love it (SOS capabilities, GPS, etc.). But, as mentioned before, I am ready for a GPS watch for tracking speed, distance, and track.


Also, do you need to have this unit linked to a phone to report the data? Or do you just simply download the data to a mobile app or desktop site?

Thanks for your help.


I would google this charging port issue first, although even with that problem and my 40% off black friday price I am satisfied

No need for a subscription. I have the app on my phone and I think it bluetooths to the watch. You can either view it on app or go to garminconnect.com and watch it. I charge my watch through my computers usb but I am not sure how to use the computer to upload to garmin connect, but I am sure there is a way
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
loopless



Joined: 30 Jun 1997
Posts: 426

PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you already have an iPhone, just get an Apple Watch - why waste money on a dedicated device when you can have something that is genuinely useful 100% of the time..

I used an AW3 for several years, now an AW5. The AW3 survived full on wave sailing with nary a blip and my wife still uses it.

I use Dawn Patrol for recording sessions. Although intended for surfing it works pretty good for windsurfing. Lots of other apps do the same thing.

If you sail in the waves at a location with a SurfLine cam, and you subscribe to surfline your sessions are recorded.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    iWindsurf Community Forum Index -> Windsurfing Discussion All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You can attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum

myiW | Weather | Community | Membership | Support | Log in
like us on facebook
© Copyright 1999-2007 WeatherFlow, Inc Contact Us Ad Marketplace

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group