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Surf watch - tracking

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Created by Bluehawk > 9 months ago, 27 Dec 2021
Bluehawk
NSW, 52 posts
27 Dec 2021 2:30PM
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Gurus - I have a Garmin 5 and use it for SUP tracking but I'd prefer to see actual time and speed on a wave as opposed to lines going everywhere with no other usual information. What does everyone else use? Cheers

Kisutch
392 posts
27 Dec 2021 1:12PM
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Gurus - I have a Garmin 5 and use it for SUP tracking but I'd prefer to see actual time and speed on a wave as opposed to lines going everywhere with no other usual information. What does everyone else use? Cheers


I have Dawn Patrol for Apple Watch. I was super psyched on it for first few sessions, but fun wore off a bit. I like it for seeing where I caught waves since we drift all over on shifty beach break. But the speed isn't helpful IMO- My guess is that it's taking too few points to capture actual path, so it gives you higher speeds the straighter and longer you ride a wave, so Not capturing the type of speed I would want feedback on, still amazing tech we have in 2021. I wear watch every time out but usually forget to turn surf app on. I like option to send text if I were to get in trouble, be accessible if needed (wouldn't be able to surf midweek otherwise given how spotty childcare is)

riverider
TAS, 1096 posts
27 Dec 2021 5:46PM
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Ripcurl GPS watch is pretty good and gives a running total of all your surfs




sls
WA, 178 posts
28 Dec 2021 12:05AM
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Bluehawk said..
Gurus - I have a Garmin 5 and use it for SUP tracking but I'd prefer to see actual time and speed on a wave as opposed to lines going everywhere with no other usual information. What does everyone else use? Cheers


Hi Bluehawk, I have a Garmin 5 and use the surf tracker 2 add on. Still get scribbly red lines but also a summary of waves caught.

Kisutch
392 posts
28 Dec 2021 5:40AM
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SLS you goofy foot? I need the R/L tally to shame me into going backside more:)

sls
WA, 178 posts
28 Dec 2021 6:39AM
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Yep, goofy, I need to go right more often.

King Crash
NSW, 293 posts
28 Dec 2021 9:54AM
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Bluehawk said..
Gurus - I have a Garmin 5 and use it for SUP tracking but I'd prefer to see actual time and speed on a wave as opposed to lines going everywhere with no other usual information. What does everyone else use? Cheers



I have Dawn Patrol for Apple Watch. I was super psyched on it for first few sessions, but fun wore off a bit. I like it for seeing where I caught waves since we drift all over on shifty beach break. But the speed isn't helpful IMO- My guess is that it's taking too few points to capture actual path, so it gives you higher speeds the straighter and longer you ride a wave, so Not capturing the type of speed I would want feedback on, still amazing tech we have in 2021. I wear watch every time out but usually forget to turn surf app on. I like option to send text if I were to get in trouble, be accessible if needed (wouldn't be able to surf midweek otherwise given how spotty childcare is)


Hey mate - what band do you use on your watch?

I had the unfortunate experience yesterday, lost my brand new series 7 when the band snapped after a small crash when foiling. Wasn't even a good crash... Sadly had to go a buy myself a replacement Christmas present but really don't want to experience this again.

Also I've been using the watersports tracking app, has a bunch of dynamic sports and heaps of data for those who like to absorb their sessions on and off the water.

Kisutch
392 posts
28 Dec 2021 9:46AM
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Kisutch said..


Bluehawk said..
Gurus - I have a Garmin 5 and use it for SUP tracking but I'd prefer to see actual time and speed on a wave as opposed to lines going everywhere with no other usual information. What does everyone else use? Cheers




I have Dawn Patrol for Apple Watch. I was super psyched on it for first few sessions, but fun wore off a bit. I like it for seeing where I caught waves since we drift all over on shifty beach break. But the speed isn't helpful IMO- My guess is that it's taking too few points to capture actual path, so it gives you higher speeds the straighter and longer you ride a wave, so Not capturing the type of speed I would want feedback on, still amazing tech we have in 2021. I wear watch every time out but usually forget to turn surf app on. I like option to send text if I were to get in trouble, be accessible if needed (wouldn't be able to surf midweek otherwise given how spotty childcare is)



Hey mate - what band do you use on your watch?

I had the unfortunate experience yesterday, lost my brand new series 7 when the band snapped after a small crash when foiling. Wasn't even a good crash... Sadly had to go a buy myself a replacement Christmas present but really don't want to experience this again.

Also I've been using the watersports tracking app, has a bunch of dynamic sports and heaps of data for those who like to absorb their sessions on and off the water.


Oh no!!!!! Sorry to hear that. I think I have the Nike band, it's rubber with a stud and holes. I usually have mine inside sleeve of 5/4 mm wetsuit, but not always and I've taken plenty of wrecks with it in. I lost overpriced Oakley rx sunglasses wrecking on a whitewater river SUP so I feel your pain

Bluehawk
NSW, 52 posts
28 Dec 2021 2:12PM
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King Crash - yes I also had a band failure but luckily didn't lose the watch. I bought new ones from OzStraps which were good but I now use a metal band which is perfect.

King Crash
NSW, 293 posts
28 Dec 2021 3:39PM
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Kisutch said..

King Crash said..


Kisutch said..



Bluehawk said..
Gurus - I have a Garmin 5 and use it for SUP tracking but I'd prefer to see actual time and speed on a wave as opposed to lines going everywhere with no other usual information. What does everyone else use? Cheers





I have Dawn Patrol for Apple Watch. I was super psyched on it for first few sessions, but fun wore off a bit. I like it for seeing where I caught waves since we drift all over on shifty beach break. But the speed isn't helpful IMO- My guess is that it's taking too few points to capture actual path, so it gives you higher speeds the straighter and longer you ride a wave, so Not capturing the type of speed I would want feedback on, still amazing tech we have in 2021. I wear watch every time out but usually forget to turn surf app on. I like option to send text if I were to get in trouble, be accessible if needed (wouldn't be able to surf midweek otherwise given how spotty childcare is)




Hey mate - what band do you use on your watch?

I had the unfortunate experience yesterday, lost my brand new series 7 when the band snapped after a small crash when foiling. Wasn't even a good crash... Sadly had to go a buy myself a replacement Christmas present but really don't want to experience this again.

Also I've been using the watersports tracking app, has a bunch of dynamic sports and heaps of data for those who like to absorb their sessions on and off the water.



Oh no!!!!! Sorry to hear that. I think I have the Nike band, it's rubber with a stud and holes. I usually have mine inside sleeve of 5/4 mm wetsuit, but not always and I've taken plenty of wrecks with it in. I lost overpriced Oakley rx sunglasses wrecking on a whitewater river SUP so I feel your pain


Yeah a bloody shame, I was given it as an early Christmas present and lost it boxing day. Go figure.... third session in my summer wetsuit and I'd loose it. I had plenty of sessions with just the sports band and had it tucked in my 3/2 winter wettie and no issues, summer 2/1 another story. Water blew up the sleeve and sayonara.

I do have the solid loop, but honestly don't even think its any better. I'll get a metal one alternatively.

hilly
TAS, 7195 posts
28 Dec 2021 6:02PM
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King Crash - yes I also had a band failure but luckily didn't lose the watch. I bought new ones from OzStraps which were good but I now use a metal band which is perfect.


Nomad straps are good.



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