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| SamoK9. 09. 2015 22:31:41 |
Or maybe some manufacturer already makes such a watch that swims and runs instead of us?
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| Marky10. 09. 2015 07:24:02 |
Those who don't use the devices and base only on forums etc. cannot know how the device really behaves in certain situations. You give only unrealistic opinions, which unfortunately are not based on your own experiences.
For me personally Fenix3 is currently the best watch both for running and for hiking/mountaineering. Before it I tested quite a few other watches, but unfortunately currently they cannot compete with F3. It is true that every thing (in this case watch) has its advantages and disadvantages. Every thing is suited to someone, not to others. It has always been like that and always will be.
#SamoK: Such a watch is already waiting for you in the store. You just have to find the right store!
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| SamoK10. 09. 2015 10:16:48 |
Marky: Ah, always something! How tiring life is! So I'm waiting for a watch that will direct me to such a store. Maybe someone knows which one is better?
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| Hribolaznik9. 10. 2015 14:44:42 |
Dear Matej123 and others... Maybe you expect too much from one device. Swimming: for swimming it's best to have nothing on hands. But if you insist, there are watches for triathletes, like 920XT or older 910XT. But money thrown away if you don't do all three sports. Running: for running it's important that the device is simple, robust, comfortable, moisture resistant and as light as possible. E.g. forerunner series. Here big screens and complicated functions only hinder running. Various touchscreens and touch bezels also not suitable, as they don't function best in sweat and rain (example garmin 405, which completely fails when sweat runs on it). Hiking: best devices for hiking and orientation are not watches, but devices like garmin montana and oregon, where on big screens and loaded maps orientation in space is top. This device can be safely put away in backpack on harder ascents. Somewhere in between are watches like garmin fenix or suunto ambit, if you want. Anyway I don't recommend them for running, into rocks I absolutely wouldn't drag them, as during climbing any thing on wrist is completely unnecessary and in the way.
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| Hribolaznik9. 10. 2015 14:48:52 |
I would definitely have Fenix for work (because it's fancy) or for easier hiking, where top orientation isn't needed (due to too small screen) and no climbing needed. Lp
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| Hribolaznik9. 10. 2015 15:01:08 |
Most of the described watches I have personally tested, so there is no mistake. For detailed analyses, check the excellent website www.dcrainmaker.com
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| Marky9. 10. 2015 19:41:02 |
#Hribolaznik, I don't know or I can't imagine how a watch could hinder you on harder ascents. I have mine on my wrist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and if it hinders me somewhere, it hinders me more when sleeping than when walking, climbing, etc. But you're right, the watch is not for some orientation. If it's for anything, it's more for determining it, as well as monitoring other information that interests the user.
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| Hribolaznik10. 10. 2015 08:23:52 |
Hm, yes, my experience is such: first time I took GPS watch to Triglav, I scratched it too. And to scratch a 300 euro watch... Not the best feeling. Not speaking about how GPS doesn't work in walls. Let's go to easier terrain: with GPS watch around Bohinj lake. Also there GPS gets lost. I come home, load track to computer: and, well, data inaccurate, GPS not available whole path. I just want to tell you what limitations these expensive instruments have...
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| Hribolaznik10. 10. 2015 08:30:34 |
I use GPS watch for running. It works super, data very accurate, battery lasts long enough (I think I'll never run 8 hours straight), can combine watch with HR monitor, etc. For mountains, no thanks. I use watch from Hofer for 8 euros 
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| panda10. 10. 2015 08:39:53 |
Bravo Hribolaznik: My Garmin Forerunner also stays home when I go higher into the mountains (I use it for running and cycling and lower tours). I take Civit from Hofer with me, because it's no pity.
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| ZoranV10. 10. 2015 08:44:11 |
I have Fenix3 and I'm very satisfied. Since spring I've been using it for ski touring, running, cycling, rowing and hiking. At the beginning it was a bit heavy for me, then I started wearing it every day and I don't even notice it anymore. So far I have 2600km, 60000m ascent and since I wear it every day it also counts steps and I just yesterday reached 1 million steps
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| Kleemen17. 09. 2016 00:45:41 |
I'm buying a sports watch suitable mainly for hiking and also everyday use. I've looked at Suunto Core All Black, which everyone praises highly and I like it a lot too. But in this price range I've also seen Garmin Fenix 2 (used very cheap, around 150eur) which has everything Suunto has + gps and much more. Especially I like the connection to smartphone via Garmin app, where you can manage gps maps too, etc. don't know how accurate it is since probably not all mountain paths are entered in Garmin maps, or are they? Interested in opinion from someone who's tried some similar or mentioned watch and what you recommend in this range? Would almost surely buy used, somewhere between 100-200eur. Thanks for help.
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| ŠpRo2917. 09. 2016 07:14:09 |
Have you looked at Suunto Traverse?
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| gmirko17. 09. 2016 09:17:43 |
I have Fenix, and I'm very satisfied with it. Garmin Connect is also a great thing. However the watch for navigation and orientation is poorly usable, at least regarding the map. For orientation and navigation I use Dakota 20, which offers satisfactory map, at the same time it shows all possible times, speeds, altitudes.....
So the watch is as watch and aid for activity tracking, for hiking a handheld GPS device is better. That's my opinion..
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| Kleemen18. 09. 2016 15:57:44 |
Thanks for help. If gps is not that useful on Fenix 2 then Suunto Core All Black tempts me almost more, which they also praise highly, don't know what the comparison with Fenix is. If I'm not mistaken Fenix has many more functions than Suunto Core.
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| pater B12. 10. 2016 19:18:21 |
I'm selling SUUNTO AMBIT3 RUN HR. I'm very satisfied with the watch myself, but I'd like to buy another model; however, until I sell this one, it will continue adorning my wrist
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| Svizec8918. 07. 2017 13:46:32 |
Hi,
I'm interested in which watch you recommend for hiking; the requirement is a good altimeter, the rest isn't so important but it's welcome if it has more functions.
Currently leaning towards suunto core all black.
And up to cca 200€.
Thanks, lp
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| mailman18. 07. 2017 17:27:10 |
For me Traverse is completely sufficient! Excellent, only the battery is not on the level.
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| Svizec8918. 07. 2017 17:56:38 |
Traverse would be great but price is 300+... I'm looking for up to cca 200€!
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