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Feb 2017
9:38pm, 22 Feb 2017
16,834 posts
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flanker
to get even reasonable readings while training I find I need to have it really quite tight and (as the manual says) quite high up the wrist. I don't use the optical for exercise and generally stick with the HRM. IMO the benefit of the optical is for lifestyle tracking, but I don;t think the device yet makes good use of it for this.
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Mar 2017
10:37am, 3 Mar 2017
380 posts
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UsedToRunaBit
I have purchased the HR Run strap, and very impressed I have to say, no dodgy readings for 3 weeks now, comfy and very reliable.
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Nov 2017
5:10pm, 22 Nov 2017
158 posts
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Ferdi
Fenix 3 HR now down to £275 at Millets
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Mar 2018
10:26am, 15 Mar 2018
9,167 posts
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Badger
Picking up a year-old conversation on the previous page about the latest Garmin chest straps (red module which can't be removed from the strap) - this is without doubt the most comfortable chest strap I've ever used. Last weekend I had it on for four hours continuously, spent the middle two hours of that running a half marathon, and no chafing whatsoever, though I did nothing to protect my skin. Older straps I'd have been bleeding by then.
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Apr 2018
6:33pm, 10 Apr 2018
8,339 posts
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geordiegirl
Howdy Fenixers, I currently have a 235 but sadly it’s not lasting long enough for my marathons (both I’ve done have been slow due to injury by myself/running buddy) so I’m thinking of upgrading to the Fenix (read any excuse)
Those of you in the know is it worth the money? I know there is a 5S for us smaller wristed types but there is a significant difference in the battery life. I do hope to smash a sub 6 mara on my next effort but you just never know it seems. Thanking you in advance. gg
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Apr 2018
6:43pm, 10 Apr 2018
101,609 posts
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GregP
5S should be good for 14 hours... It's still not *tiny* though. Same size as a 735 or Vivoactive3, although heavier than either. Much, b=much lighter than a Seiko SKX007 mind*.
*This isn't as random as it sounds. I was uber-casual at work today so wore the Seiko. The Fenix 5S now suddenly seems featherweight.
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Apr 2018
6:45pm, 10 Apr 2018
101,610 posts
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GregP
Just checked. 5S 67g. SKX007 138g.
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Apr 2018
8:35pm, 10 Apr 2018
17,514 posts
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flanker
5S should be good for 20 hrs, the bigger ones will do 14.
However unless you’re u want a small one I’d get a 3HR for a fraction of the price. It’ll still do all you need it to.
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Apr 2018
9:14pm, 10 Apr 2018
9,249 posts
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Badger
...provided there's nothing you want that requires the newer versions of ConnectIQ, which the 5 series support and the 3 series don't (not enough RAM or CPU power).
Any of them will be more than enough for a 6-7 hour marathon. I've done over 9 hours of walking in the last couple of days, an hour or so of non-GPS stuff, plus two and a half days of stand by since the charge, and there's still more than a third of the battery left.
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Apr 2018
10:26pm, 10 Apr 2018
8,340 posts
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geordiegirl
Thanks all I am also trying to future proof I am aiming to do a 24hr relay next year or year after... my concern is the 235 should do 11hrs 2 and a bit years in its only managing 5.5hrs.
I can update my 235 with garmin for £85 but old then have to commit to it for another few years (& I like the fenix not least as I think it would help with my renewed goal of without hours as it apparently works with more sport than the 235)
The 3 is not much cheaper on Amazon and most others don’t seem to have it, is there any other stockists you know of?
Appreciate all thoughts and advice so thank you.
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