Garmin fēnix 2

[Jigghead]

Anyone been looking into this unit and have anything to share?

 

I've been looking at it as a multisport unit.

 

DC Rainmaker seems to think it's pretty slick, but was looking for more opinions before I get one sent over via my mate who's going to be visiting from the USA.

 

If nothing else, it looks BOSS...

 

 

Link to Garmin's product page:

 

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/wrist-worn/fenix-2/prod159116.html

 

Am I missing anything?

Edited March 12, 2014 by Jigghead

[Audible Anarchy]

I've always thought of it as more of a mountaineering / adventure racing style watch.

 

Depends on how you define multisport - If you mean triathlon i.e swimming ,cycling ,running you may be better off with something like a 310xt / 910xt. Maybe look at something like a Suunto Ambit 2 as well.

 

That Fenix does look the business though!

[Jigghead]

It seems to have taken most of the good stuff from the 910XT and the 620.

 

Garmin and DC Rainmaker seem to recon it's a bit of a combination of all and a vast improvement over the original one. One thing that appeals to me over the 910XT is that it can be worn as a watch. Much of the intricate training detail that it appears to lack is beyond my level of analysis.

 

Just feels like a too good to be true thing where you're getting more than you need in one package?

[Gm888]

This new Fenix 2 looks brilliant. It has all the multisport features that watches like the Suunto Ambit 2/910xt has with the new running features from the new Forerunner 620.

 

I agree the first Fenix was more of a mountaineering watch, but they seemed to have changed focus with this new one.

 

Wonder when this will land in SA?

[Shebeen]

I've always thought of it as more of a mountaineering / adventure racing style watch.

 

Depends on how you define multisport - If you mean triathlon i.e swimming ,cycling ,running you may be better off with something like a 310xt / 910xt. Maybe look at something like a Suunto Ambit 2 as well.

 

That Fenix does look the business though!

the gps would make it illegal for Adventure Racing,but it looks handy for everything else outdoors

[Jigghead]

This new Fenix 2 looks brilliant. It has all the multisport features that watches like the Suunto Ambit 2/910xt has with the new running features from the new Forerunner 620.

 

I agree the first Fenix was more of a mountaineering watch, but they seemed to have changed focus with this new one.

 

Wonder when this will land in SA?

 

I called Garmin yesterday and they don't even seem to know.

[Active Monkey]

My fenix one is basically on par with this... Its got bluetooth notifications from my iphone, synch iver bluetooth with the connect app , allows for live track. Its multi sport, has run, bike, swim, ski, mountaineering, etc. check out the firmware update details below:

 

 

 

Change History

Changes made from version 4.13 to 4.14:

Add ability to download Courses and Workouts from Garmin Connect Mobile

Changes made from version 4.12 to 4.13:

Improved BLE transfer speed

Improved speed to load details page

Fixed issue with sensors always on mode not going to low power mode

Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix@garmin.com

Changes made from version 4.11 to 4.12:

Fixed possible shutdown on power up introduced in 4.11

Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix@garmin.com

Changes made from version 4.05 to 4.11:

Added support for Garmin Connect Mobile app ( automatic uploads, LiveTrack, faster GPS from downloaded satellite data file )

Improved ski mode features

Improved workout support

Fixed issues with connecting ANT+ sensors

Fixed issue with UTC time in watch mode

Changes made from version 4.02 to 4.05:

Added support for displaying next and final vertical distances during track navigation.

Improved display of sunrise and sunset time when used on the time page.

Improved vertical speed.

Fixed a possible issue where duplicate copies of fenix would show on paired phones.

Fixed a shutdown that could happen when using ANT accessories.

Changes made from version 4.01 to 4.02:

Added Bluetooth setting to be stored in profiles.

Added cadence output when using Indoor mode with no Foot Pod.

Improved pace when using Indoor mode with no Foot Pod.

Fixed issue with tempe temperature not worked below 0 degrees C.

Fixed issue with Foot Pod data not reporting correctly.

Fixed issue with Foot Pod calibration not working properly.

Fixed issue with calories not being reported with a Heart Rate monitor.

Fixed issue with workouts not being loaded properly if the first 16 characters were exact matches.

Fixed issues with workout banner text formatting.

Fixed issue that would prevent pairing to Basecamp Mobile.

Fixed issue where ANT sensors would not reconnect after disabling Bluetooth.

Fixed issue with workouts not working with auto pause enabled.

Fixed issue where the lap key would not work if the track was paused or auto paused.

Fixed possible issue where there was an extra laps recorded in the FIT file during workouts.

Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix@garmin.com

Note: Updated installation instructions below.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.01:

Added ability to determine speed, distance, cadence and steps in Indoor mode (when no Foot Pod is present). Enable in Setup > System > GPS Mode > Indoor. Auto calibration occurs in Normal GPS Mode when FIT Activity is set to Running

Added a 'Ski-Snowboard' profile. Select this profile to enable a new alpine/downhill ski and snowboard experience

Added support for Smart Notifications. Note: the Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS) feature requires an Apple iPhone equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and iOS 7 or later. Enable in Setup > Bluetooth

Added support for Interval Workouts. Enable in Setup > Menu > Add Page > Workouts

Added support for Workouts loaded from Garmin Connect (garminconnect.com)

Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix@garmin.com

 

[Active Monkey]

Oh and it has a indoor mode without footpod which is pretty cool