With the new software version 8.08, the device can now finally record the barometer trend continuously, even when it is switched off.
To do this, the barometer must of course be set to “Barometer” mode and the device should not be moved from its position in order to obtain a clean air pressure curve.
This feature is very helpful for identifying weather trends.
However, if the device is to be used for hiking, the barometer mode must be switched to “altimeter” so that it recognizes pressure changes as altitude changes during a hike.
And this is where the problems begin. The device does not behave like other Garmin outdoor devices, such as my Tactix 7 Pro.
The altitude profile covered is displayed correctly, but at the same time, the pressure changes resulting from the altitude change are also visible on the barometer view.
Unfortunately, this is very bad, as it means that you can no longer recognize weather trends during a mountain hike, which can be an important safety aspect in high mountains.
As a result, it is better to wear a Fenix on your wrist as well, so that you can monitor altitude and barometer simultaneously in high mountains.
There is still room for improvement in terms of the altimeter and barometer.
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