RunningAHEAD - Topic: Forerunner 305 in the rain

mrakers

posted: 5/11/2008 at 5:55 PM

Is it safe? I know it says it's waterproof at like 1 meter for up to 30 mins or something like that. But does the rain bother it? Just wanna know soon...it's raining. Smile

Bonkin

posted: 5/11/2008 at 5:59 PM

Mine has never been affected by rain. Not even a torrential downpour.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/11/2008 at 6:03 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 5/11/2008 at 5:59 PM:

Mine has never been affected by rain. Not even a torrential downpour.

*nods*

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Marcus L S

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posted: 5/11/2008 at 6:51 PM

They are waterproof to the point where you can get rained on or take a shower with it on. But you're not supposed to swim with them. At least the 405 is that way.

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rockenmamaof5

posted: 5/11/2008 at 7:50 PM

Ran in downpoor with dh's 305 this past Friday. Wasn't paying attention to it. However when I went to actually check what my time was I could see condensation inside. It ended up fogging up later. It's a little over a year old.

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Berner

posted: 5/11/2008 at 7:54 PM

Quote from rockenmamaof5 on 5/11/2008 at 7:50 PM:

Ran in downpoor with dh's 305 this past Friday. Wasn't paying attention to it. However when I went to actually check what my time was I could see condensation inside. It ended up fogging up later. It's a little over a year old.

Same here. The condensation dried up in about a day, and it didn't appear to adversely affect the watch. Nevertheless, since then, I tend to leave the Garmin at home when the rain is coming down steady.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/11/2008 at 7:56 PM

So why are the Garmins not more water-resistant? Wouldn't it make sense to design a device that could be used by triathletes and people who run in the rain that would withstand immersion in shallow water or water from rain?

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

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jEfFgObLuE

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posted: 5/11/2008 at 8:41 PM
modified: 5/11/2008 at 8:42 PM

according to the 205/305 manual:

Water resistance: IEC 60539 IPX7 (submersible to one meter for up to 30 minutes). Note: this product is not intended to be used while swimming.

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MissPratt

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posted: 5/12/2008 at 10:23 AM

I had a 40$ timex ironman for 4 years, I swam with that sucker, never an issue. C'mon Garmin = get with it!

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kcam

posted: 5/13/2008 at 1:49 PM

Quote from MissPratt on 5/12/2008 at 10:23 AM:

I had a 40$ timex ironman for 4 years, I swam with that sucker, never an issue. C'mon Garmin = get with it!

I used to scuba dive with my old Timex 100lap Ironman. Down to 60 feet and never had a problem. My Garmin 205 will show condensation in the screen if I wear it in the rain. Garmin should be able to make the screen a little more waterproof.

Mtnchk1

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posted: 5/13/2008 at 2:37 PM

I sweat like crazy all the time w/mine...except for when I'm actually running in the rain/snow (as I did today) in which case, I usually have sleeves over it to a degree....(37* F) I just leave it out to completely dry out before I download/charge it....it's over 1 yr old & so far, so good Yes

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jEfFgObLuE

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posted: 5/13/2008 at 2:57 PM

Quote from Mtnchk1 on 5/13/2008 at 2:37 PM:

I sweat like crazy all the time w/mine...except for when I'm actually running in the rain/snow (as I did today) in which case, I usually have sleeves over it to a degree....(37* F) I just leave it out to completely dry out before I download/charge it....it's over 1 yr old & so far, so good

I recommend putting scotch tape over the sound holes. Mine went silent last year, probably due to a combination of sweat and sunscreen getting in there.

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JakeKnight

posted: 5/13/2008 at 4:34 PM

My 305 survived the Great SleetRainSnowRainWindSnowRainRainRainBlizard at the Glass City Marathon. I thus assume it can withstand just about anything I'm likely to subject it to.

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runningmn

posted: 5/13/2008 at 6:05 PM

I don't recall seeing it in the Garmin 305 manual, but other devices I have had, that are of limited waterproof sometimes say not to press the buttons while in water. As a general rule I don't press buttons on electronic devices in the rain (i.e MP3 player).

jEfFgObLuE

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posted: 5/13/2008 at 6:06 PM

Quote from JakeKnight on 5/13/2008 at 4:34 PM:

My 305 survived the Great SleetRainSnowRainWindSnowRainRainRainBlizard at the Glass City Marathon. I thus assume it can withstand just about anything I'm likely to subject it to.

The soundtrack for this post is Led Zeppelin's "Fool in the Rain".

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