GPS Training Podcast – number 69 - a podcast by Jon Monks, GPS Training and reviews

In this month’s podcast



We look at the range of Garmin Fenix 7 GPS watchesAhead of Andy’s Spine Challenger race inJune, if you don’t know what that is, don’t worry, we will tell you more, BUT, we are going to discuss the kit he has been training with and what he will be taking with him on the event.Andy’s top tips



So, without a further ado let’s get on with this month’s GPS Training Podcast1. The first thing on this month's Podcast is a look at the Garmin Fenix 7 range of watchesIn the range of watches we have –



Garmin Fenix 7s – Sapphire SolarGarmin Fenix 7 - Sapphire SolarGarmin Fenix 7x – Sapphire SolarThere are more in the full range but we are just looking at those for the ‘Outdoor’ sector – This is how Garmin class or account.



We are very much for the walker, hiker, runner, ultra-runner, and any other outdoor activity.Buttons and touch screen



 In the past all Garmin Fenix Watches had button control only, the benefits of this being:NOW - best of both worlds with the addition of a touch screen.



Power SapphireWith the Fenix 7 Garmin have put a solar panel bonded to the underside of the Sapphire Screen, this is the first time Garmin have incorporated a Solar panel with a Sapphire screen.



– Increased overall Fenix 7 Solar battery life by 33% (7S vs 6S) to upwards of 68% (7X vs 6X)Premium Materials 



All of the Sapphire screen versions of the Fenix 7 watches come with a Titanium Bezel which is lighter and tougher than a standard steel Bezel.Multi Band



This is the first Garmin Fenix watch to have Multi-GNSS Multi Band which gives you improved signal in challenging satellite environments. (Multi-GNSS Multi Band function is only available on the Fenix7 Sapphire versions only) with all other versions of the Fenix 7 watches you do have Multi GNSS.Multi-GNSS Multi band (Fenix 7 Sapphire Versions only) – This new feature allows the Fenix 7 Sapphire watches to lock on to not just two sets of GNSS but multiple satellites system together which can provide military grade precision, this is great when a higher accuracy is needed due to



The Fenix 7 Sapphire watches are the most accurate Fenix watches to date.Global Maps



The recently updated TOPO ACTIVE maps now have contour lines and with the new map manager you are able to download (over WIFI) free downloadable TopoActive maps from around the world via a easy-to-use interface.These are both recreational users and the ability to download the newly branded SkiView maps it gives you the flexibility we have all been looking for the ski enthusiast.



Up AheadThis is a new feature that has not been available before on the Fenix Watches. It can let you know / display what’s up ahead on a course that you have sent to your unit by showing a rolling



Real Time Stamina This is a new feature on the Fenix 7 watches can help you to pace through a race or endurance event etc. with confidence, the watches use’s data recording to track and manage your exertion — and help avoid overexerting at the start of your run or bike ride etc.Realtime Settings Sync



With a Fenix watch in the past if you wanted to change settings in your watch such as Databoxes, Databox layout with activities etc. this could only be done directly on the watch, but with the Fenix 7 range we now have a new feature called Realtime Sync, this lets you use the Garmin Connect App on your phone to make these changes and they are then synced to your watch via Bluetooth, being able to now do this on your phone simplifies the configuration process and make changes you want to make to your watch layout and settings much easier. You can still also make the changes directly on your watch which also sync back to the Garmin Connect App.Built-in Flashlight



Another new feature is a built-in flashlight, this feature is only available on the Fenix 7x models and not the Fenix 7 or 7s versions.Online resource – Andy has been busy putting the training videos...

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