Has anyone gotten this watch and used it for races?
I’m shopping for a new watch (lost my old one :/) and it’s on sale now so thought I’d check in and see if people are happy with it.
The GPS / mapping accuracy is pretty high up on the list of priorities for me. I don’t care much about tracking my daily activities / sleep but I heard this stores music? Is that right? Do you use Bluetooth headphones with it?
How’s the wrist HRM? One of my watches failed in this aspect so if the tech is still not good could I bluetooth it with my Suunto belt?
How’s the barometric altimeter - is it pretty spot on? Battery life?
I’ll use it mainly for tris, open water / ocean swims, and road and trail running.
Sale ends tomorrow so any insight / advice you can share would be awesome!
The watch has only been in people’s hands for a week so not sure anyone has raced with it yet. I pre-ordered mine and received it last Thursday. Still in the box so can’t help with specific questions.
I bought it on release upgrading from a 735xt. I raced with it at IM70.3 Gulf Coast. Optical HR and GPS accuracy weren’t an issue and seemed on par with what the 735xt provided. The HR sensor does seem to be a bit less finnicky and more stable. That being said, I don’t really check HR much during a 70.3 and don’t spend the time putting on a strap. OWS GPS seemed spot on but that has always fluctuated for me day-to-day.
Haven’t paid attention to the altimeter. I live in FL so any elevation change is minimal. There’s more fluctuation just in background air pressure than there probably is in actual elevation change where I am.
Battery life has been really impressive to me as well as the performance stats, though I don’t really do all that much with them other than drool. Again, this is coming from a 735xt which wasn’t the best for battery.
Ditto trihawg. I raced with my 945 at Gulf Coast. It was flawless. The screen is fantastic. I liked seeing the swim and run temperature too. It confirmed my run misery.
I pre-ordered mine on Clever Training the morning of release. A friend pre-ordered his about 30 minutes after me, and his came about a week later. I think they sold out fast.
If you are an REI member you should be able to get 20% through this week on it. That isn’t too bad.
Read the fine print. Usually the 20% off doesn’t cover electronics.
For the record, many may be able to get this on sale (any Garmin product 35% off) if you have a specific type of health insurance. It’s a little known benefit. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is $389.99 after discount via their site.
For the record, many may be able to get this on sale (any Garmin product 35% off) if you have a specific type of health insurance. It’s a little known benefit. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is $389.99 after discount via their site.
can you provide some more info? how do i find out about this? thanks
For the record, many may be able to get this on sale (any Garmin product 35% off) if you have a specific type of health insurance. It’s a little known benefit. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is $389.99 after discount via their site.
can you provide some more info? how do i find out about this? thanks
Looks like BCBS offers this through some of their state programs. Mine’s not signed up yet:(
For the record, many may be able to get this on sale (any Garmin product 35% off) if you have a specific type of health insurance. It’s a little known benefit. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is $389.99 after discount via their site.
can you provide some more info? how do i find out about this? thanks
Looks like BCBS offers this through some of their state programs. Mine’s not signed up yet:(
For the record, many may be able to get this on sale (any Garmin product 35% off) if you have a specific type of health insurance. It’s a little known benefit. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is $389.99 after discount via their site.
can you provide some more info? how do i find out about this? thanks
Looks like BCBS offers this through some of their state programs. Mine’s not signed up yet:(
Sorry, meant to provide this info/more details last night but was in a hurry. The blue365 is the program (I believe the parent company, which is Highmark Blue Shield?). If you use their program, I believe it’s called Healthways, you get all the discounts and nice gym membership deals (I pay $25/month and can access almost any gym and get the discounts). I may try to see how a bulk order works and how many they’ll let me purchase and if it works, can likely assist those looking to purchase.
