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The “surf-edition” simply doesn’t work while surfing. Can Garmin fix this problem?

I think a surf watch that doesn’t work while surfing is a problem. The wave counting is simply a joke: you surf 10 waves and it counts 30 or 40... Same for wave speed: it estimates 2,5 km/h average wave speed... That’s ridiculous: you move at 2,5 km/h when swimming, not during a wave ride (usually 20-25 km/h). Moreover, there are no data about total distance paddled and the heart rate monitoring is quite inaccurate (Garmin says that wrist heart rate is not accurate while swimming ad suggests to use a chest-strap... very confortable while surfing!).

As i can read, every surfer that used this device experienced the same problem.  It’s incredible a brand like Garmin sells a product called “surf edition” that simply doesn’t work when surfin. Can you fix the problem or we have to ask our money back?
    

  • Here's the same problems. After years from spotting issues with surfing activities. I also have issues on other activities like wingfoil. But surf issues are the worst, on surf edition model.. Wow, K should have bought Apple

  • I couldn’t agree more. This watch sucks in every way. It cannot find my gps location on the clearest sunniest days near my suburban home. It’s worthless for surfing and the most basic tide watch is better. 

  • Don’t buy this watch for surfing or gps if you live in suburban NJ. Couldn’t be more disappointed. It sucks at getting a signal and it’s totally worthless for surfing.