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Garmin makes a great combination tool that I really enjoy. I posted a
review on it awhile back. It's in the archives and also on the web here:
http://tinyurl.com/55g5c

I should update it as I now prefer to use a free program called
SportTracks (http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/) instead of
the software shipped with the 301 unit, but it's still pretty accurate.

Another update. The 301 seems to hold satellite reception way better
than my old Forerunner 201 model (that, for those of you that don't
know, is an earlier model without a lot of the bells and whistles or
the hrm feature of the 301). I haven't had to use any type of external
antenna unit with my 301. Keeps reception very well in my wooded trails
with heavy foliage cover. We weave in and out of the open so I'm sure
that helps, but I have been very pleased with satellite reception of
this unit.

Prior to my 301 combo unit, I used a Garmin Forerunner 201 and a VMAX heart rate monitor.

BTW, you can buy the Garmin Forerunner 301 unit complete and ready for your horse from Roger Rittenhouse at VMAX.
http://www.vmaxept.com/

April

On 7/12/05, Ridecamp Guest <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Please Reply to: sandy thomasson krazyhorse@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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i was wondering what the most popular and user friendly heart monitors are and gps systems. i am just starting to enjoy endurance riding and competitive trail riding and there is alot of merchandise out there with lots of features i might not need. thanks alot for your help, i am sure this has been covered before but i could not locate in archives. thank you again for your patience with a newbie. sandy