I received my Forerunner 235 yesterday, and although I really like it, I'm sending it back. It's way to big for me! I've been using my Fitbit Charge HR for activity tracking and SportsTrack Pro on my Android phone (along with a Scosche Rhythm+ for HR data), as I find the Fitbit's HRM is only good for RHR and daily monitoring. It's quite inaccurate for fast walking and other more active pursuits. I thought I'd switch to the Garmin Foreruner 235 to minimize the number of devices and having the have ready access to my large phone while training and walking in races. But this thing is HUGE for this small woman. Although I can adjust the band tightly enough to get the 235 to stay in place and report HR data, the band is wrapped completely around my wrist. It feels bulky and uncomfortable. The watch is very large on me, too, and it's not very comfortable between the large face and the very long strap. Sadly, the 235 is going back today. I know Garmin makes smaller versions of the 25 and lesser models, but they don't have all the features of the 230/235 series ... and I really like these features. The large watch face might not be so uncomfortable if it had a properly fitting (shorter) strap. Sorry if this is not the right place to post this, but I don't know where to send suggestions to Garmin. I've already gone back to my small Fitbit Charge HR that fits nicely, and I'll be carrying my large phone and using SportsTrack Live for the 5k I'm walking tomorrow. Thanks for listening. Any comments?
if you want a smaller device with GPS, have you looked at the Garmin vivoactive? They are going at a big discount right now. You can use it with a HRM band.
if you want a smaller device with GPS, have you looked at the Garmin vivoactive? They are going at a big discount right now. You can use it with a HRM band.
Thanks. I'll check into it. :)
Edit: Unfortunately Garmin doesn't make a shorter band for this watch, and that's the real problem for me. Oh well....
