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Forums > Windsurfing   Gps and Speed talk

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Created by easty > 9 months ago, 28 Nov 2008
easty
TAS, 2213 posts
28 Nov 2008 6:09PM
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Used a GPS for the first time today, and was going to post in the "GPS Speed Sessions", but it says the topic is too old to reply to. So here it is.

Date: 28-11-08

GPS Display Maximum Speed:23.9Knts

Conditions: probably gusting up to 17 Knts. choppy.

Equipment: 2002 Fanatic Cross 90
2003(?) KA Karve 5.8
Torquay 12" B&J fin

Details about Self:

Comments: Bought GPS (Garmin Etrex H) for work, but keen to put tracks on Google Earth, and get some idea of how fast I'm going. Not very today, but with a big bear-off on last run got going a bit.



mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
28 Nov 2008 5:12PM
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easty said...

Used a GPS for the first time today, and was going to post in the "GPS Speed Sessions", but it says the topic is too old to reply to. So here it is.

Date: 28-11-08

GPS Display Maximum Speed:23.9Knts

Conditions: probably gusting up to 17 Knts. choppy.

Equipment: 2002 Fanatic Cross 90
2003(?) KA Karve 5.8
Torquay 12" B&J fin

Details about Self:

Comments: Bought GPS (Garmin Etrex H) for work, but keen to put tracks on Google Earth, and get some idea of how fast I'm going. Not very today, but with a big bear-off on last run got going a bit.






Bout bloody time, we thought you would never get on the board Great to see you post a time, You thought of joining the Tassie speed seekers, or kicking off with a new team from your area.?

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
28 Nov 2008 7:42PM
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I'm not that competitive by nature, but will strap it on every now and then to see what speed I'm doing, especially if conditions are conducive to going fast.

hardie
WA, 4103 posts
28 Nov 2008 5:48PM
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easty said...

I'm not that competitive by nature, but will strap it on every now and then to see what speed I'm doing, especially if conditions are conducive to going fast.


Just join to be a member of the community, stuff the competitive side of it, it's like being a member of a club without the hassles of a club!!

evets
WA, 685 posts
28 Nov 2008 5:50PM
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Hi Easty. I am in the GTC, not to be competitive with others but because it is a tremendous way to log my sessions. From these i get encouragement from others, tips etc. which help me. Also by being in one of the teams I have been lucky enough to get coaching from others and gain some new friends.
I have to say i cannot see a downside from being in a GTC team. Perhaps it is worth a go

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
28 Nov 2008 7:57PM
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Ok.

AUS02
TAS, 2008 posts
28 Nov 2008 10:26PM
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Easty, well done on getting a GPS and great to see you posting your session data. Please do join the Tassie Speed Seekers, be great to have you on board. Just a matter of registering with the GPS Teams Challenge.

Look forward to catching up on the water.

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
29 Nov 2008 2:49PM
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Easty, did you make the Etrex PC cable with a credit card?

sailpilot
QLD, 784 posts
29 Nov 2008 8:40PM
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Good One Easty,
If you get hold of the realspeed software (links from the GTC site), you can analyse your data better and start working on improving your gybing etc with the alpha racing etc. Its a great tool to just self motivate and improve yourself without the hassle and frustration of going to specific events.
BTW where's the place you launched from on the google map?

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
29 Nov 2008 10:03PM
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AUS02 said...

Easty, well done on getting a GPS and great to see you posting your session data. Please do join the Tassie Speed Seekers, be great to have you on board. Just a matter of registering with the GPS Teams Challenge.

Look forward to catching up on the water.


Ok Dave, seen you guys a couple of times when you head over South Arm way - I aint got any "speed" orientated gear though - may change if I get the bug. And don't lose my job.

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
29 Nov 2008 10:06PM
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Harrow said...

Easty, did you make the Etrex PC cable with a credit card?


Didn't make it, have one for work. Used a serial - usb connector cable, why don't Garmin make a direct usb cable?

easty
TAS, 2213 posts
29 Nov 2008 10:09PM
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sailpilot said...

Good One Easty,
If you get hold of the realspeed software (links from the GTC site), you can analyse your data better and start working on improving your gybing etc with the alpha racing etc. Its a great tool to just self motivate and improve yourself without the hassle and frustration of going to specific events.
BTW where's the place you launched from on the google map?


Thanks, is that how you get all the other readings that are listed in the GPS Team Challenge readings? At the moment I just set up the unit to read every 2 seconds, and download into EasyGPS. Max Speed is the only useful info off the GPS I can get.



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