GPS Training podcast–number 26 - a podcast by Jon Monks, GPS Training and reviews

Welcome to this month’s GPS Training podcast, it’s our 26th episode.



Firstly may I apologize with the slight lateness of this months podcast, we very much aim to get them out on the 1st of every month, but with Garmin launching the new Fenix 6 GPS watch on the 29th August I thought it was best to delay the podcast by just a few days so we could get Tom on, from Garmin to discuss this new GPS watch from Garmin.So, as I have already flagged up we have Tom, joining us from Garmin and also Ian from GPS Training and of course myself, jon, also from GPS TrainingSo, without further ado let’s get on with today’s podcast ……



It's our 26th podcast.



In today’s podcast look at the following –· We have a chat with tom, from Garmin about the all new Garmin Fenix 6 GPS watch.



· We chat with Ian about the new way we are now doing our technical support here at GPS Training, for those of you who have bought a unit from us, been on one of our GPS training courses or alternatively bought one of our Bronze, silver or Gold support packages that we offer· And then finally we have Ian’s FAQ’s, both Garmin and SatMap 



The first thing we have this month’s podcast is a chat Tom from Garmin about the all new Garmin Fenix 6 GPS watchTom, welcome again to this month’s GPS Training podcast



First of all Tom, lets start with the real basics –What is a Garmin Fenix GPS Watch, as many of our listeners will be active users of GPS units, how does the Fenix differ from what many of our listeners are using e.g a GPS unit?



A – They are smart watches, fitness trackers and GPS navigational aid.Can we get the timeline clear in our heads -



The last Fenix watch to be released was the Garmin Fenix 5 plus, when was that launched?A – June 2018



So, we are 15 months on and we have the Fenix 6, what are the major differences between this and the 5 plus?Size and build quality - NEW



The rugged yet sophisticated design features an always-on 1.3"display that's 18% larger than previous fēnix models. It includes a stainless steel or DLC coated bezel and is tested to U.S. military standards.



PacePro technology- NEWA first-of-its-kind PacePro feature helps keep you on pace with grade-adjusted guidance as you run a course.



Power manager – NEWView how various settings and sensors impact your watch's battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.



Performance metrics - NEWView advanced training metrics that include running dynamics1, heat- and altitude-adjusted VO2 max, recovery advisor and more.



Sports appsUse preloaded activity profiles for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, backcountry and resort skiing, golfing and more.



TopoActive Europe and ski mapsUse TopoActive Europe maps to navigate your adventures and view run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts.



One question I have been asked this week Tom (by Andrew Kennard) is – some of the earlier Fenix GPS watches supported OS maps, why was this stopped and is there any thoughts about this being re-introduced?ClimbPro feature



Use ClimbPro ascent planner to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain.Golf courses



Access full-colour CourseView maps for more than 41,000 golf courses around the world, and get button targeting and the PlaysLike Distance feature.Turn-by-turn navigation



Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions, which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.Round-trip routing



Enter a distance you want to travel, and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline™ popularity routing helps you find the best local paths.Multi-GNSS support



Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.

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