Garmin Forerunner 405 (Read 3492 times)

Man, that thing looks sweet. Just bought my 305 too. Guess that's why it was such a great deal.

I'll hopefully snatch up a cheap or used 305 @ tax time. I'm typically a season or two behind the fashions anyway. Except for kilts. They're always cool. That 305 is still smaller/better looking than some early digital watches. But, what's the deal with the foot pod? Doesn't the 305 itself provide speed?

I'm typically a season or two behind the fashions anyway. Except for kilts. They're always cool.

Hells, yeah! DH (diddidit) lived in Scotland for a year and looks the part (he is mostly Dutch, though...I'm the one with Scottish ancestry). One of these days I will buy that boy a Utilikilt--they are cool.

Hells, yeah! DH (diddidit) lived in Scotland for a year and looks the part (he is mostly Dutch, though...I'm the one with Scottish ancestry). One of these days I will buy that boy a Utilikilt--they are cool.

I have a Utilikilt. It's badass. And a few others - including a Mountain Hardware nylon sport/hiking kilt I sometimes run in. I did a story on neokilts a while back. Lemme see if I can find a link: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/staying_power_kilt-t15287/index.html?s=3a85b34d29a5511375893d0c75b2b8f8&t=15287 That oughtta be it.

Oh, that article is excellent! So which brand/model of kilt would you most recommend? DH is a crazy cyclist...but those chamois shorts are so dorky. I really think he should throw a kilt over them.

There are several makers. The camo Amerikilt was my first, but I think Utilikilt is the acknowledged leader/originator, if that matters. There are probably other makers now. As for a recommendation, my fave is the Utilikilt Survival. Was spendy -- most expensive garment I ever bought. But I wear it a lot. The side pockets can hold a sixer each, just in case, you know. And they come off for a streamlined look. I wore it to my 20th HS reunion and wear it virtually whenever I make a drive of, say, more than 2 hours (unless for work.) So comfy. Sometimes you'll see kilt guys at Irish festivals. Then you can try some on. For sporty, this can't be beat: http://www.travelcountry.com/shop/mountain-hardwear/mens-clothing-sale/mountain-hardwear-mountain-kilt-mens.html?RefId=29&RefType=Affiliate To return to the orginal thread, what does the footpod provide for the Garmin?

It is for inside running when you can't get a signal. Only keeps speed/distance/pace and heart rate I think. I just ordered mine for the 305 as I do some treadmill work and still want to use the Garmin.

For sporty, this can't be beat: http://www.travelcountry.com/shop/mountain-hardwear/mens-clothing-sale/mountain-hardwear-mountain-kilt-mens.html?RefId=29&RefType=Affiliate To return to the orginal thread, what does the footpod provide for the Garmin?

Dang, too bad that's only left in a size Small...did is probably a L or maybe even XL. I believe the footpod for the Garmin is useful for treadmill running. Not sure. I think someone mentioned something to that effect recently, though. Probably similar to the cadence sensor for cycling that one can use with the Garmin. k

It is not all that obvious that while running the 405 will prove to be an improvement over the 305. From the pictures it appears that the screen is much smaller. If you like displaying four items on one screen that may not be possible or if possible not easily viewable with the 405. Even a three item display (my preference) may yield some figures that are too small to easily read on the run. I have no idea if any of these potential problems will be actual problems I am just pointing out that from the pictures available on the web it is not clear that they will not be.

Ditto - add my less than perfect vision into the mix ... I am sticking with the 305.