Risk buying a Stryd

I own a Stryd and run with it 6-7 days a week.
It works very well.

I was also concerned about it but went with it anyway. Bought my stryd back in Jan. I have experienced no issues with it running 6 days per week. I think a lot of those connectivity kinks have been ironed out.

I had terrible problems with my Stryd, was dropping out all of the time

BUT, I just got Garmin to replace the watch with a new one and it seems to work perfectly well with Stryd now

Do you folks who use the stryd also use it with the stryd connect IQ field? I want the footpod's accuracy but already have 2 IQ fields in use so can't add the stryd field.

I've read in another thread that the stryd requires the iq field to help keep it "awake" and therefore more accurate.

I have a Stryd and a Fenix 5. No connectivity issues in the 6 months I have been using it. I used the Stryd data field to show power on my main screen for races. Used power to pace a marathon and a 50K and it was very helpful for managing my energy over the duration of both races. The new firmware with better power measurement for trails is a big upgrade and works very well.

You don't need the data field to use it as a foot pod. However the pod needs a few mins of running to stay awake so at least do a proper warm up run if you plan to do run / walk intervals etc.

The data field sends a signal so it will be on all the time. Oh, and you get power, the main point of using the device actually.

The distance accuracy IMO is a bit over hyped. It's not perfect but can cover up to 1% deviation depending on day with a good middle ground calibration factor. One can get similar results with a properly working GPS without having to worry about calibration. Pace accuracy is much better and way more responsive than you get from GPS though.

You don't need the data field to use it as a foot pod. However the pod needs a few mins of running to stay awake so at least do a proper warm up run if you plan to do run / walk intervals etc.

The data field sends a signal so it will be on all the time. Oh, and you get power, the main point of using the device actually.

The distance accuracy IMO is a bit over hyped. It's not perfect but can cover up to 1% deviation depending on day with a good middle ground calibration factor. One can get similar results with a properly working GPS without having to worry about calibration. Pace accuracy is much better and way more responsive than you get from GPS though.

I actually purchased the newer and cheaper stryd live foot pod which doesn't support power, so I really have no need to install their data field. Plus I get power from the native Garmin running power data field.

I'm a little confused by the pod needing a few mins of running to stay awake. Does that imply that if I go out for a run the first few minutes might not have as much accuracy from the foot pod? This isn't intervals, just putting on the shoes, going outside, and start running.

Once the Stryd footpod wakes up I will get an alert on my watch "FP Connected" and the footpod icon will stop blinking and stay solid. Once I have that and my GPS indicator (green circle around face) are ready, I begin my run. The pace is way more accurate than GPS alone. The distance is surprisingly good even when running really rough trails with walking, running, and lots of elevation change.

I actually purchased the newer and cheaper stryd live foot pod which doesn't support power, so I really have no need to install their data field. Plus I get power from the native Garmin running power data field.

I'm a little confused by the pod needing a few mins of running to stay awake. Does that imply that if I go out for a run the first few minutes might not have as much accuracy from the foot pod? This isn't intervals, just putting on the shoes, going outside, and start running.

I think it was 1min of running to keep the connection awake. It should start reporting pace/distance right away though.

This info is for the full version though. You might want to check Stryd support if it holds for the live version as well.

Just got my new Stryd Live in and went for a 3 mile run. Contrary to what is being said here I did get dropouts.

there were 4 in total over the 3 miles and they look to be only a second or two long when you zoom in. I had the watch set to get pace and distance "always" from the footpod and both the instant pace and distance worked great. The miles chimed extremely close to where they do normally when I run this route with GPS and the instant pace was even steadier than it was with the Garmin footpod.

I'll probably keep it as it seems like a great product but the connection stability isn't perfect. I'll see how it fares after a few more runs.ciq.forums.garmin.com/.../1331724.png