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Swimming as Other activity

Hey guys

when i swim at see and the other is on, can i trust the gps for counting the km? I’m not sure how much “smart” is the algorithm, as my both hands goes back and forth many many times (but not the same way as when running).
i have an old forerunner 235 and didnt upgrade it or anything.
hope someone could light this issue for me.
cheers

Roni

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago

RoniZarfati said:
when i swim at see and the other is on, can i trust the gps for counting the km?

No.

RoniZarfati said:
I’m not sure how much “smart” is the algorithm,

The FR235 doesn't have any algorithms to compensate for scenarios where the watch remains submerged in water most of the time. So for freestyle accuracy will be severely degraded, and for breaststroke the watch won't get any distance at all.

The only way to get it accurate is to place the watch under the swimming cap.

0 RoniZarfati over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

Tnx.
what a great idea with the cap ;)