GPS Training Podcast – number 69 GPS Training Podcast

In this month’s podcast







* We look at the range of Garmin Fenix 7 GPS watches* Ahead of Andy’s Spine Challenger race in June, 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 Podcast







1. 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 Solar* Garmin Fenix 7 - Sapphire Solar* Garmin Fenix 7x – Sapphire Solar







There 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 Sapphire







With 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 Ahead







This 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 p...