Has anybody used the swimming function? Does it work well for counting laps?
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I have used the swimming function and used it to count strokes, track my distance, track my time, and to obtain my SWOLF--but I never used it to count laps because I like to count myself. As for the other metrics, it seems to count my stroke okay (stroke cycle--one hand, vs counting both hands), and of course the time of my swim. However, the distance is off by about 15-18%; I now adjust the pool size from the actual 25 yards to 22 yards and now get much more accurate distance. The watch is not the BEST as a dedicated swim watch, but does offer great overall functions, including swim, for the money, compared to everything else out there. I have used the swimming function and used it to count strokes, track my distance, track my time, and to obtain my SWOLF--but I never used it to count laps because I like to count myself. As for the other metrics, it seems to count my stroke okay (stroke cycle--one hand, vs counting both hands), and of course the time of my swim. However, the distance is off by about 15-18%; I now adjust the pool size from the actual 25 yards to 22 yards and now get much more accurate distance. The watch is not the BEST as a dedicated swim watch, but does offer great overall functions, including swim, for... » Read More I have used the swimming function and used it to count strokes, track my distance, track my time, and to obtain my SWOLF--but I never used it to count laps because I like to count myself. As for the other metrics, it seems to count my stroke okay (stroke cycle--one hand, vs counting both hands), and of course the time of my swim. However, the distance is off by about 15-18%; I now adjust the pool size from the actual 25 yards to 22 yards and now get much more accurate distance. The watch is not the BEST as a dedicated swim watch, but does offer great overall functions, including swim, for the money, compared to everything else out there. « Show Less
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It does not work well for me when counting laps. Hoping it is a software thing, tomtom has claimed they have an update in the work/soon though, so keeping fingers crossed.
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I don't believe this does what you're looking for. It's really designed for a sport where you are recording elapsed times and splits one event at a time such as track or swim meets. It sounds like you need dual stop watch capabilities for 2 or 3 separate events run cocurrently. I don't know of such a watch but I wouldn't be surprised if it was out there. I hope this answers your question. Good luck.
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It counts laps and times laps but does not count strokes. You click a button at the end of each lap and also tallies total swimming time. It has worked great for me and this is my 2nd swimming and its going strong.
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I do laps with it and it has been fine. I am not in the water for 90 mins at a time but I do about 120 mins a week in the pool.
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I have used the Garmin for all type of tri events. Works great. You must allow for the satellite to lock in. Sometimes, it takes a few minutes so, be patient. Outdoor swimming uses GPS and is very accurate. Not sure how it does indoor but I think it is based off the pool length. I had to enter what the length of the pool was. Tracks stroke and time. Hope this helps
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I have been using 910 XT indor swimming for more than 2 months. No problem mesuring lenghts although sometimes it is not absolutelly accurate mainly when mixing styles. I have not payed attention to the GPS due to I am indoor and I guess it is no needed
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I wanted to use it swimming laps but I could never get it to work. I think my biggest issue were the buds. If you can find a pair of good waterproof ear buds the player will be workable. Mine is just sitting in a closet catching dust. I used it about four (attempts) times and gave up. I bought three or four sets of ear buds that never worked well. You can buy mine for a song!
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Not totally sure what you mean......but I swim laps in my pool everyday with it. There's really nothing stationary about it......you get in the water and do whatever you want to do. It's just easier to keep afloat. I am not a strong swimmer but this helps me more than I can say.
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I have only used it as a lap counter,when I start swimming ,I would press the button after each lap and at the end of my session,I would reset by holding down the button.I have never set it,so I do not know if it resets itself
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No, it will still count the laps, and the time will run also, but if you are resting inbetween sets, use the drill. See instructions on setting that up.
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i use the Alpha Mio continuous heart rate monitor watch while swimming. it reliably gives heart rate while swimming without pushing buttons. i can keep track of my heart rate without stopping and looking directly at the dial because there are colored LED lights that flash my approximate heart rate which are easy to check during the swim stroke. After the swim/run/bike ride, the watch will give me average heart rate during the workout and length of workout. I am not a mio employee.
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I haven't tested any other swimming watch but I can say that the Forerunner 910XT has really impressed me in regards to its precision on detecting the style you're swimming, strokes, lap counts on swimming pool besides it's the best running/biking gps watch to me. Hope this helps! ;)
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Hi Jeff, Is a good feature, but is not a proffesional camera, the macro function is as good as the software of the camera. I use it diving, snorkeling and in caverns and works perfectly. I try it with a penny and I can see all the details of the penny.
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i do 1h nonstop laps, 3 times per week, swimp3 is great for me. Charge lasts for long time with this schedule.
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it does monitor heart rate if you push and hold a button. I would not trust it to be completely waterproof. I am on my second LifeTrak, and with the first one, I trusted the claim of waterproof. It quit working after two months. LifeTrak customer service was great and replaced it, but I don't trust the new one to be completely waterproof.
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As far as I know, it has lap time, overall time, transition time (triathlon), and I think it could give you time per activity (running, bike, swimming). What is that you want to measure?
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Yes, every time to push you can see how many laps you have done. It is a great simple manual counter with low functionality, if you need programs, automatic counting or more this is not for you but then you have to pay a lot more....it is good value.