Garmin Indoor Foot Pod Accessory for Forerunner 305

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: Garmin Indoor Foot Pod Accessory for Forerunner 305

List Price: $67.10
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Binding: Accessory
Brand: Garmin
EAN: 0753759063610
Item Dimensions: 0020
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-10818-00
MPN: 010-10818-00
Publisher: Garmin
Size: Garmin Part #010-10818-00
Studio: Garmin

 

Features:
  • Now you can take your Forerunner 305 indoors
  • Unit attaches to your shoelaces and accurately measures speed and distance
  • Runs on one replaceable AAA battery; offers 70 hours of run time
  • Measures 2.9 x 1.6 x 0.98 inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.41 ounces
  • Note that compatibility with the Forerunner 305 requires an update to software version 2.5

 


 


 

Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Foot Pod, provides speed, distance, pace (indoor use only)

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a vital training tool for runners and other outdoor athletes. But its speed and distance calculations rely on a a GPS signal from the skies above, leaving those who want to run or train indoors, well, out in the cold.


The Foot Pod uses a tiny ANT Sport transmitter to communicate with the Forerunner 305.
Garmin has solved this problem with the innovative Forerunner 305 Foot Pod. This shoe-mounted accessory will provide accurate pace and distance to the Forerunner 305 when GPS reception is unavailable, such as when you're training on treadmills or indoor tracks. Speed and distance information is calculated in the Foot Pod and transferred to the Forerunner, where information from the Foot Pod is automatically displayed and stored.

Dynastream Technology
The Foot Pod is built on Dynastream technology, which solves the challenge of accurately measuring a user's speed and distance in real time. The system was designed to measure each stride via a patented accelerometer, which measures all parameters of each foot stride, computes that data, then wirelessly transmits speed and distance information to the Forerunner 305 wrist unit via a 2.4 GHz signal. To date, Dynastream technology is the first and only commercially viable, accurate stride analysis technology that can be used outside the laboratory environment.


Simple to Use


Dynastream technology accurately measures your stride--whether you're walking, running, or sprinting--using a patented accelerometer.
Once the Foot Pod is turned on, the Forerunner 305 recognizes its wireless signal and asks if you wish to train using the Foot Pod instead of with the Forerunner's built-in GPS. Once confirmed, the Forerunner 305 deactivates the GPS and the Foot Pod begins measuring the workout. The Foot Pod communicates to the wrist unit using Dynastream's ANT Sport wireless technology, a commonly available platform for connectivity and interoperability between sports accessories and equipment. The unit features a simple and secure lace-mounted attachment, and runs on a single AAA battery that offers 70 hours of typical use. The Foot Pod is 97 percent accurate out of the box and 99 accurate percent when calibrated. It can also be worn in tandem with the Forerunner 305's wireless heart rate monitor.

Note: The Forerunner 305 needs to be updated to software version 2.5 before it will be compatible with the Foot Pod. You can download the software update at garmin.com/support.


Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Good, depending on use
Good product, if you are planning on only running indoors. However, if you lift or do other types of exercises with limited movement, this product will not keep track of your calories burned. I expected more from this product. The instructions were minimal as well, so it took longer than it should have to use the pod.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Nice little food pod
The foot pod seems to be accurate and its very easy to sync to your 305, however, I'm not super happy how it laces up on your running shoes. I suppose it's difficult to design something like this, but they should have angled the holes for the laces differently.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Works perfectly
This is a great product to keep track of indoor runs when used with the Forerunner 305. Right out of the box, I laced it up to my treadmill shoes, pushed the button, and the Forerunner "paired" with it. Didn't have to calibrate it at all, as it was close to perfect as is.

I needed this item to allow me to use the Garmin Training Center software to keep track of my indoor workouts during our 4 month winters.

The only downside is is takes a few minutes to lace it up to ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Works good, needs batteries often and a pain to install
Often is not exactly how I would put it. How about, "More often than I would have thought". I need to change about once every 4 months. The battery issue is much less annoying than the fact that I have to unlace my shoes to "install" and "uninstall" the foot pod. This is a pain anytime that I want to use a different pair of shoes on the treadmill. The unit is also quite big for what it is, which is less annoying than I would have first thought. The weight has not been an issue, and I hardly even ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good deal.
I am very well satisfied.
i got the purchased product long before the promised delivery time. :-)



 

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