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Ultra running Gps watch

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Turkey legs Mar 2015 7:14pm, 16 Mar 2015 12 posts	0 Turkey legs Hi guys. Having ventured into ultra running & trail marathons, I've decided I need to replace my ageing and temperamental Garmin 405. Trail marathons dependant upon terrain are taking me upwards of 5 hours & the battery just ain't up to the job. Any suggestions on a good all rounder for this purpose? Ta
westmoors Mar 2015 7:17pm, 16 Mar 2015 497 posts	0 westmoors I have a Garmin FR620 and get about 8 hours of GPS use between charges. One advantage it has over the 405 is the ability to power off completely.
chunkywizard Mar 2015 7:52pm, 16 Mar 2015 166 posts	0 chunkywizard The 620 can't be charged on the go so usually isn't recommended for ultras. Have a look at the Garmin Fenix2/3, they are 620 like but have ultra running modes and also can be charged on the go. HTH CW
GeeeM Mar 2015 8:02pm, 16 Mar 2015 824 posts	0 GeeeM Garmin Fenix or Suunto Ambit are the most popular ones. I get about 12 hours from my Fenix in tracking mode, but you can charge it on the go. The Fenix software is notoriously buggy and I have to do full factory resets frequently to prevent lockups and crashes - for that reason, not sure I could recommend paying £200+ for one! My old Garmin 310XT was better for battery life, I got about 15 hours from that - again you could charge on the go, but you lose the display when charging - it continues to record while charging though.
Turkey legs Mar 2015 8:53pm, 16 Mar 2015 13 posts	0 Turkey legs Thanks guys. The suunto looks the cats whiskers. It's so beautiful I might be frightened to run in it in case I go A over T in the sludge. Looks smart enough to wear daily. I'll drool away & see if I can find any good offers on line. Thanks again
K5 Gus Mar 2015 4:38pm, 18 Mar 2015 1297 posts	0 K5 Gus Garmin 310XT with 48% off at Amazon - amazon.co.uk Not a daily wear watch, but about 18 hour battery
Turkey legs Mar 2015 2:46pm, 29 Mar 2015 14 posts	0 Turkey legs Ambit 3 ordered! Can't wait. Thanks for the advice guys.
fastfreddiescat Mar 2018 5:15pm, 19 Mar 2018 236 posts	0 fastfreddiescat Do we know of any 24 hours battery life GPS watches? I'm going for the ton & would like the watch to keep with me...............or me with it.

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