That and I think we were already getting a bit worried about remaining daylight, so that didn't help.
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GPS recommendations?
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That and I think we were already getting a bit worried about remaining daylight, so that didn't help.
o3jeff
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Exactly, we were just plowing through to get through it without much technique.
FYI - Google Earth will directly import GPX files.
A few caveats ... if they have timestamp information on each track point (the active track log of a Garmin will, but a "saved" track will not), then you can see your track over time. However, if multiple tracks are currently visible in Google Earth and they all have time information, then suddenly the time slider will disappear. Kind of a lousy interface.
Also, I recommend upping GE's vertical elevation exaggeration to 2; it makes for a much better visual.
A few caveats ... if they have timestamp information on each track point (the active track log of a Garmin will, but a "saved" track will not), then you can see your track over time. However, if multiple tracks are currently visible in Google Earth and they all have time information, then suddenly the time slider will disappear. Kind of a lousy interface.
Also, I recommend upping GE's vertical elevation exaggeration to 2; it makes for a much better visual.
o3jeff
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It showed up today. Just put batteries in and played with it a bit and looks like I have some figuring out to do:dunce:. Have to run out to do some stuff now, will try to figure it out later so it will be good to go for tomorrows ride.
o3jeff
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Great, now I'm going to be the only non-GPS geek on our rides...
And your probably the only one that knows how to use one.
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o3jeff
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And now I know why you were flipping through menus and stuff, there seems to be a bunch of them.
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Most of it is fluff. For what I think you're planning to do with it, the trip computer and more importantly the tracks are the items you need to concentrate on. I'll show you more tomorrow.
o3jeff
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Thanks, I am hoping I have some time tomorrow at work to play with it a bit more.
severine
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Is that a hint?Great, now I'm going to be the only non-GPS geek on our rides...
Is that a hint?
I want to get a GPS at some point, but there's other stuff I want more badder than that right now...
severine
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Love the grammar.
Trekchick
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Brian, you don't need GPS! Carrie will tell you where you've been and where to go!
If she doesn't then, rest assured, I'll tell you where to go!
;-)
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My plan worked, got the Vista HCx for $200.33 with tax and shipping
Okay, okay, I'm starting to get the urge to get a GPS for Ski season. Having read the entire thread that Greg posted regarding a GPS for MTB'ing, and having read the review from Philpug on Epic about his Garmin which he used/uses for his road trips, I'd like some input on the versatility of a GPS for different sport application cross overs, such as skiing/mtbiking.
I use my 60csx for everything: driving, hiking, road biking, and skiing. The advantage is the ability to have both routable (turn-by-turn direction calculations for driving) road maps and topo maps both loaded. The disadvantage is only one: the size is a little uncomfortable for sticking in a ski jacket; every time I'd bend over to buckle or adjust my boots, it would jab me in the stomach through my pocket. But still the best choice for an all-around, do-everything unit with excellent sensitivity and accuracy.
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