Instinct [New User] - Stroke Detection and Bike/Elliptical Distance ???

Dear Chris,

First of all, thank you for your detailed responses. My name is Ozan Kara, by the way. Sorry I did not introduce me in my first message. I am rocket engineer/lecturer and working on propulsion systems for sounding rockets (hybrid propulsion).

• For your answers, I want to add following questions;

1- Yes, I figured our when I turned my phone screen from vertical to horizontal.

What do you think that the water proof feature of the Instinct, Shall I use Instinct everyday during swimming practices? Should I order vivoactive 3 and switch the watches (to use as secondary watch cheaper option.)

2- Also, there are Records Sections; Although, I completed 1k swimming, records did not activate. I only activated running record. Not walking and swimming.

3- So, I need to have HRM for Indoor Gym. For Elliptical, It does not count the distance. Only time and calories. So, I will follow my data from the machine I use.

Also, during strength mode, Instinct doesn't identify the type of my work (gym machine such as chest press). Instinct only counts the sets. I am entering types manually.

• I really love Garmin. I want to buy some other types in the future. Can you make a suggestion for me? I looked several types,

a. vivoactive 3 and forerunner 935 (for cheaper and secondary usage with colored screen)

b. fenix 6 pro, enduro and quantix 6 (for better performance for future usage)

Do you think shall I buy a Forerunner or vivoactive for Oxygen Sensors? I mean I don't really need does these sensors increase sensitivity of the trainings?

I am mostly swimming, walking and trekking person. Ski 2-3 times in a year.

• Suggestion;

In Instinct, I can Resume Later (during walking activity) But it would be great to add Another Running Activity While Pausing a Walking. Like Multisport mode. 

Thank you again for your responses. Sorry for my detailed comments/questions. Because, I love Garmin and try to share my insights.

Dear Chris,

Thank you again for your responses. I am quite satisfied that I have many options for future usage. It is excited to be part of Garmin community.

I will let you know for my suggestions while using the Garmin watches. Because, personal usage and imagination crease new applications.

Thanks again,

Best

Ozan

I checked the compatible devices for the Swimming PRs. Instinct does not allow the PRs. So surprisingly, only Instinct Solar version supports the records.

Is there a chance to update that? 

Anything is possible for engineering to later add something with a software update but it is worth noting the base Instinct is 3+ years old at this point where the Instinct Solar is a newer generation. There are usually minor differences between generations. A good example of that is the Instinct Solar has a PulseOX sensor now too vs. only the OHR sensor in the base Instinct model.

I see. But still the enabling PRs is useful even for older versions. Very simple update.

Very broad point but; People who lives in developing countries can only buy older versions (due to the high tax and currency differences). Therefore, software updates to older versions such as adding Swimming PRs to base mode can make sense. 

Yes, I missed the difference between Instinct Solar and Instinct base versions. I wish I could checked it. It would be better to but Solar model. Anyway, still can buy in the future. 

Thanks

Dear Chris, I have a question. Actually, I regret that I bought Instinct Standard without a detail investigation. I am swimming a lot. Unfortunately it is not tracking HR during the process.

Last 3 days, I am looking for an alternative watch. Can you help me? I am jammed!

Well, I saw Instinct Solar, Forerunner 245, 745, 55 and also Fenix 6 Pro.

Actually I don't want to exceed 500 dollars. I want to sell my standard instinct

What I need is; to see (on the Garmin Connect app)

• Updated version of HR!!!
• Sleep Respiration,
• Vo2Max basics, 
• PulseOx
• HR all the time,
• outdoor (hiking, climbing data) 
• Moderate battery life - at least 7-8 days

To be honest, when I search the watches every watch has different deficiency. For example, 55 vs. 245 ( 55 has no PulseOx but has longer battery) therefore, I am jammed.

Forerunner 245 seems the most efficient and cheaper watch. However, I need to think the future. Some updates may not be available on 245. 

Also, 745 seems quite nice in design and features. But it is the same price with Fenix 6

Well, do you have suggestions on New HR Sensor and tracking features.

Instinct Solar is the best for me. But lacks in Vo2max. Thus 245 plus Instinct solar can cost around 500 dollars. But, 745 can do the job by itself.

Really appreciate it.

Thanks

Also, it is quite pitty that Instinct does not track HR during the swimming. So shocked! Garmin is amazing but I think this is a deficiency. Quite easy thing but has no ability!