tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post6793725802414867814..comments2023-10-02T22:30:35.159-05:00Comments on Chris' Ultra Blog: My Garmin 310XT GPS/HR WatchChris Ⓥhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-32023375746933875572013-05-16T20:11:58.008-05:002013-05-16T20:11:58.008-05:00David,
I generally HATE trekking poles for hiking...David,<br /><br />I generally HATE trekking poles for hiking or running. Only once really NEEDED them (Canadian Death Race). If the race has lots of steep and long up and down sections, then they may be worthwhile. Maybe check out race reports for the specific race and see if people mention trekking poles. Chris Ⓥhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-31202240013979064582013-05-16T15:15:00.746-05:002013-05-16T15:15:00.746-05:00The 20hr battery life is tempting...
Okay, I'...The 20hr battery life is tempting...<br /><br />Okay, I'm only marginally on topic here, but in the vein of running gadgets/gear, I'd be curious to hear your opinion on trekking poles for mountain ultras. I'm running T-RAD in Telluride this summer, and am trying to decide if I should use poles or not.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12672837522390042935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-13722032142721951142013-05-11T18:24:51.762-05:002013-05-11T18:24:51.762-05:00Ed,
So far (only 3 runs) I like the new 310xt bet...Ed,<br /><br />So far (only 3 runs) I like the new 310xt better than my old 305. Love the wireless data download! And it seems to lock onto satellites quicker. Plus, the extended battery life should be nice for 50 mile and longer races.Chris Ⓥhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-67244888331821733262013-05-11T17:14:49.964-05:002013-05-11T17:14:49.964-05:00I can't hardly go on a run without my 310. I&...I can't hardly go on a run without my 310. I'm pretty happy with it. I had upgraded from a 405 -- a bigger step up, I think, than from a 305. For a while I had 2 (until I stepped on one), however, they did not read the same consistently when comparing them side to side.<br /><br />One seller (buydig) on ebay recently sold over 70 of the refurbished 310s in one day -- I may buy another since I rely on it so heavily . . .edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547250951360169480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-41054704783161358292013-05-09T08:37:24.662-05:002013-05-09T08:37:24.662-05:00Jake,
I'll keep an eye on elevation differenc...Jake,<br /><br />I'll keep an eye on elevation differences between he two watches. I run several courses over and over, so it'll be interesting to see distance and elevation recordings on the 305 vs the 310XT.Chris Ⓥhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-90285236361667171912013-05-09T08:32:32.638-05:002013-05-09T08:32:32.638-05:00Hi Chris:
I did that same 305 to 310XT upgrade my...Hi Chris:<br /><br />I did that same 305 to 310XT upgrade myself last month (I didn't want to get rid of the 305, but after two and a half years of use the battery would only hold about a 4 hour charge.)<br /><br />I'm awaiting your review to see what your experiences are with the raw elevation data that's captured by the 310XT. After a few weeks with the new watch it seems to me that the two devices must somehow do things differently, as they've reported some wildly different elevation numbers over the same course. (Or perhaps there's a setting or adjustment I haven't discovered yet.)<br /><br />Looking forward to your review...Jake Wyatthttp://www.sometimesirun.comnoreply@blogger.com