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Anyone used on of these yet? Seems to have nice big digits; but only two. What happens when you are going over 10 knots? Rick |
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 2:34pm |
Surely 2 digits means it can go up to 99?? |
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 2:37pm |
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err... if you are looking to use this as a training tool then you will be looking for 0.1 knot changes. So currently it seems to go from 0.0 to 9.9 then 10 upwards is in 1 knots steps rather than 0.1 ... well that is what I am assuming ... Anyone got one? Rick |
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 3:06pm |
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Just had a look at the PDF manual, Past 9.9 it then flashes between the hole number and the decimal point. The problem I have with these devices is where to put them. On the wrist they seem vulnerable to knocks during capsizes not to mention sheets getting caught on them. Fixed to the mast makes them difficult to read. I dont look at my Etrex untill I'm off the water cos using it as an on the go speedo seems impractical.
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 3:28pm |
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I guess I am interested in this one as it has big digits so I can mount it on the mast and be able to read it ... Thanks for the above - I guess I need to read the bumf ... I was hoping to find someone who has used it. Rick |
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 4:22pm |
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Water Resistance: Bombproof polycarbonate case is 100% waterproof to 25m (75 ft) Seems like a better dinghy thingy than the Etrex, even I could read that. The Etrex was advertised as waterproof which I suppose it is, however the battery compartment isn't. So as soon as it gets wet it stops working. |
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 6:21pm |
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i think if you are looking for a speedo type thing then the Velocitek Speedcompass would be the thing to go for, not the S10.
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 8:10pm |
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Have you got one? I am not sure that one shows VMG ... ... I have just been told they don't make that one any more ... Edited by Guest#260 |
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Posted: 12 Feb 07 at 9:20pm |
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I've ordered one/some - and now a UK dealer!
My first arrives this week. The S10 shows speed, and also VMG upwind or downwind, with big numbers in waterproof case. 2 digits only, with blinking to show the tenths above 10 knots. Some classes would not allow this to be used for racing, but quite a few don't ban electronic devices, so would be OK. |
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Posted: 13 Feb 07 at 2:27am |
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foretex series by germin show`e -- max speed - VMG - speedo -- countdown timer with the usual settings -- distance traveled -- waterproof to 1 meter ( this works ) 100 odd quid deliveried to your house & straps to the mast / arm / leg / boom -- easy to read display -- easy to nav -- light weigh -- back light if desired run`s off 2 x double AA batterys -- i have found the battery compartment waterproof for the last two years. The most commonly used & by inference the most usefully of the units available in this price range.
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