My B-day is next week and I wanna hint for a GPS and some goggles for the buggy. What are the current models you guys are using and why...?

I guess I don't need anything fancy just wanna know how fast I went.

Take a look at the ongoing discussion over here. For the record I have a Delorme Earthmate pn-20 and an etrex by garmin.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=20183

I've got the Garmen eTrex H and HC , they are pretty simple to set up, least expensive of the well known brands when I bought them. I only use them for speed , distance , and sunrise sunset times (how soon can I kite and how much longer can I kite)

Paddy what's the difference between the two models ?

Why not get Goggles with GPS built in ?

I also have the little yellow Garmin Etrex. My previous GPS was a Magellan Triton. Lasted around 12 months then gave me a 'fatal error' message and locked itself up. I contacted the agents and they said 'no problem, we'll just re-flash the unit and it will be fine.....for $117.00. I basically told them to shove it up their *&^%, for less than that I can buy a brand new Garmin. And I did, and it's great.

Foretrex 301 or 401

Googles anything that you could add the Recon MOD would make it worth your while in the long run. So you have the GPS for speed keeping and the MOD or MOD LIVE for live speed and heads up display. Never have to look down again.

http://www.garmin.com

http://www.reconinstruments.com/

The etrex H is black and white the HC is color ,has street maps and has a little toggle switch on the front for easier one hand operation , only $10 or $15 difference between the two

As much as I love my Transcends and as cool as the Mod Live is I think he's looking for a cheap reliable alternative.

I've been happy with the Fortrex 301 and Etrex Legend. I run those two and a Locosys GT31 and my Transcends so I have a solid supply of data.

The 301 is sweet. Cheap, easy to use and small. I wear it on my wrist usually but sometimes on my bar.
The Foretrex is a little more advanced but basically the same. They can be had cheaply as well.

Locosys GT 31 works amazingly well and is recognized by the official speed sailing bla bla blahs as a santioned unit. It's fast, accurate, easy to use, gets great reception, floats and in low pow mode will run for like 10 yrs. (not really but a long time)


They are pretty cheap too. A great little unit for strictly measuring data.

i have a delorme pn40 i got for geocaching and hiking,travel, but thats overkill for what you want--it does have unlimited maps u can download and thats what i like..... for measuring buggy speed, any cheap gps should suffice......

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Originally posted by John Holgate I also have the little yellow Garmin Etrex. My previous GPS was a Magellan Triton. Lasted around 12 months then gave me a 'fatal error' message and locked itself up. I contacted the agents and they said 'no problem, we'll just re-flash the unit and it will be fine.....for $117.00. I basically told them to shove it up their *&^%, for less than that I can buy a brand new Garmin. And I did, and it's great.

FWIW: If you still have the Triton, you can reflash it yourself. Cost= $0.00.

ATB,
Sam

i have a 301 and garmin legend. got the 301 for a back-up but use it more now .one hand can operate it, if you get one let me know, will race ya. winner buys coffee.

happy b-day to me... i got the Garmin Foretrex 401 :singing:

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Originally posted by cheezycheese happy b-day to me... i got the Garmin Foretrex 401 :singing:

Tad more expensive, but if you are running primary batteries, lithiums are your friends for soooo many reasons.

ATB,
Sam

I have the ever so common Garmin Etracks HC. It does all it needs to for me. And has been upgraded now so the HC is about $100.00 And you can get a spiffy holder that works great from PTW. (but shipping is more than the item!)

Yay- happy birthday. Looks like a cool model- goes right on your wrist eh?

I've got a Garmin GPS76s friction taped to the downtube on my buggy : )

I think it will fit on the side rail without slipping. I have a suspicion I might have another surprise.... Details to follow...:evil:

happy happy birthday cheezy,and many more.

I have the Foretrex as well and it works great. I'm able to use the velcro strap to attach it to the downtube although you have to read it sideways. Having it on your wrist while snowkiting is very usefull.