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Re: [RC] Garmin GPS - AprilHi, Bob, I have a Forerunner 201. Pretty close to the Foretrex, but for runners, so some different functionality, but same body. I think the Foretrex is a good unit, conceptually. I don't own one, but I want one. Hubby says no for now. Anyway, the Foretrex probably will go on the pommel of your saddle, but you have to remember that it needs satellites to work properly. If it's on the pommel, a good part of the sky will be blocked by your body. Might work, but I would be wary. It'd probably get lots better look at the satellites on your wrist. I've only had my Forerunner for a couple months, but I've used it on every training ride since I got it. The weight really is minimal. I have a Vmax heart rate monitor and I have to wear the watch and the GPS on different wrists or the GPS interferes with the HRM readings. Another thing you might want to think about. The Foretrex 201 has a lithium ion battery (like the Forerunner 201). So far one charge has lasted for 8-10 hours of riding (not consecutively yet...first 50 with it is next week). BUT, the Foretrex 101 runs on AAA batteries. No idea on the battery time there, but advertised as 15 hours, so probably 8 on good rechargeables, maybe more. Course, I'm just guessing. The Foretrex 101 will be the same thing as the 201, just with replaceable batteries. Supposed to be released 2nd Quarter this year. Course, my husband pointed out that we've had some issues with batteries bouncing slightly in other GPS units (during long trot sessions). When that happens, the GPS shuts off from lack of battery power. So that might be an issue with the Foretrex 101, but would also be minimized due to being on your wrist. April Nashville, TN On Fri, 9 Apr 2004 16:15:45 -0500, RHightshoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: I've been holding off on purchasing a GPS unit until I found one I just can't live without. It looks as if the time has come. Has anyone had the opportunity to try the Garmin Foretrex 201? www.garmin.com/products/foretrex201/ It looks like it would easily attach to the pommel of my saddle instead of on my wrist. Unless I've overlooked something, it also appears to have all of the needed features. Thoughts? Thanks. Bob ===========================================================Riding alone is when you teach a horse all the "tools" and "cues" he needs to handle the trail, to hold a speed, deal with hills, etc. It's also where you develop the "bond" that causes him to "defer" to you before losing his cool. ~ Jim Holland ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ===========================================================
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