Hey all, I just wanted to get some opinions or suggestions from those more experienced.
I’ve been training with a Timex Global Trainer for the past 5 years or so. It’s been fine, but it seems like it is time to get a new watch. The GPS is kinda slow, not all the buttons work, and the water-proof seal is ineffective, so the watch gets waterlogged every time I try to swim with it.
For budgetary reasons, I’m not really considering the Garmin 920XT or Ambit 3.
I’ve been looking a lot lately at the Suunto Ambit 2, or 2S, and possibly the Fenix. I’ve read the crap out of everything online for these watches, but am still having trouble deciding.
I have a Scosche Rhytme+ HR monitor, so that’s not an issue. I do most of my training outdoors, except for winter pool and bike training. No power meter at this point. Swim metrics would be a cool plus, but realistically unnecessary.
I noticed that the Suunto Outlet store is selling the Ambit 2 and 2S for 259 and 215, respectively. My concern is that I want to move up to full Iron-distance events, so I think that means the 2S is out.
Can anyone comment on the use of a 2S for Iron-events, or make any watch suggestions that are within the same price range?
Hey all, I just wanted to get some opinions or suggestions from those more experienced.
I’ve been training with a Timex Global Trainer for the past 5 years or so. It’s been fine, but it seems like it is time to get a new watch. The GPS is kinda slow, not all the buttons work, and the water-proof seal is ineffective, so the watch gets waterlogged every time I try to swim with it.
For budgetary reasons, I’m not really considering the Garmin 920XT or Ambit 3.
I’ve been looking a lot lately at the Suunto Ambit 2, or 2S, and possibly the Fenix. I’ve read the crap out of everything online for these watches, but am still having trouble deciding.
I have a Scosche Rhytme+ HR monitor, so that’s not an issue. I do most of my training outdoors, except for winter pool and bike training. No power meter at this point. Swim metrics would be a cool plus, but realistically unnecessary.
I noticed that the Suunto Outlet store is selling the Ambit 2 and 2S for 259 and 215, respectively. My concern is that I want to move up to full Iron-distance events, so I think that means the 2S is out.
Can anyone comment on the use of a 2S for Iron-events, or make any watch suggestions that are within the same price range?
Thanks
So…if you don’t have a powermeter, why not the Forerunner 220?
The Forerunner 220 is really not made for triathlon at all. It doesn’t have cycling sensor support, and doesnt have any kind of navigation support which I would like to help guide me for longer rides as a I start going longer.
The Forerunner 220 is really not made for triathlon at all. It doesn’t have cycling sensor support, and doesnt have any kind of navigation support which I would like to help guide me for longer rides as a I start going longer.
Thanks for the tip on the 2S.
Meh. I have a cycling garmin for that. I wouldn’t want to be looking at or listening for my watch to guide me. YMMV, was just curious why the preference if you didn’t have a PM.
While the 920XT might not be in your budget, there will be a LOT of used 910XTs on the market in the next couple of months. If you don’t have a problem buying used I think this is a very good option.
While the 920XT might not be in your budget, there will be a LOT of used 910XTs on the market in the next couple of months. If you don’t have a problem buying used I think this is a very good option.
Yeah, agreed. I always used to recommend a 310, 500 and swim instead of a 910. The price is actually similar, but you get A LOT better customization from these single-purpose devices than a compromise of everything watch like the 910. I would normally suggest getting the 310 to start, then adding the other two once you start to itch for the added features.
Now…if the classifieds begin getting flooded with <$200 910s, then that is a totally different story.