where to buy a good speedometer?

wee bear

hi, i was just looking to buy my b/f a present of a speedometer since hes really into his running,and doing the marathon this year. and i was just wondering does anyone know where i can get a good one, that measures speed, distance etc...????

i have heard of the Fitsense FS-1 Speedometer which i think looks quite good, does anybody know if this model is available in ireland or if there is something similar out there??

i know there is a nike one that u can hook up to your ipod or something but he doesnt have an ipod so thats kind of out.

if anyone could help i would really appreciate it, running out of time to find him a good present!!
thanks

911sc

What's your budget?

wee bear

hi i guess not more than about 250 euro because i have already gotten him another present!!

hunnymonster

I would suggest a garmin 405. I'm currently using the older version (305) and find it very good. 405 is about €260 and 305 about €190. Garmin make GPS systems. The other quality brand to look at is polar. These are not GPS but use a foot pod to measure distance (e.g. rs200) I've had problems with the accuracy of their distance measurement (but you can always use mapmyrun to check) but they are a lot better looking than the garmins to wear everyday.

Funkyzeit

I've a Polar (725x) and find it great - you'll need a foot pod with it though so not sure if that'll take it outside your budget...

tunney

Polar have released a G1 GPS add on for 625x and 725x, actually for anything Polar that had the old foot pods.

hunnymonster

ooooh, I didn't know that, must look into it. Thanks Tunney.

wee bear

thanks for your help, decided on a polar!! so hopefully he will be happy with that!!!:D

robinph

Looks like the Polar GPS alternatives to the footpod will only record the speed and distance, you don't get the additional mapping ability with it. Bit of a shame, but I guess the speed/ distance will be a touch more accurate though.