Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Is The Garmin Edge 705 Suitable For Walking?

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GAtkins
10-15-09, 09:05 AM
Did some research, but still not clear on the question.

Is the Garmin Edge 705 suitable for tracking walking as an exercise activity in addition to cycling?

What is the lowest speed it will track?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Glenn

Amoxicillin
10-15-09, 09:33 AM
It will track any speed you can walk but do you want to keep it in your hand while walking?
bumperm
10-15-09, 09:50 AM
Its form factor is small enough, so should be no problem. You'll need to make sure the "auto-pause" function is set to stop or off, or at least a low enough speed so it won't auto-pause as you slowly mope along.

GAtkins
10-15-09, 03:06 PM
great, thanks.

Glenn
CastIron
10-15-09, 04:42 PM
Stick it in your pocket and go.
al-wagner
10-15-09, 06:28 PM
I used my Garmin Edge 305 for a backpacking trip and it worked great. I put it in the top compartment of the pack.