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Looking for a GPS device for skiing

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2/20/09 at 10:07am
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I know there are GPS receivers that you can download trail maps to. That's not what I'm looking for.

 

I'm looking for a GPS device that keeps track of vertical, miles skied, and maximum speed. Hopefully something relatively small that you could wear like a wristwatch or strap to your arm over your jacket. Is there such a thing currently available? Thanks!

 

John

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2/20/09 at 12:33pm
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I don't use it very often, but I did try it few times and it works perfect... I have bluetooth gps antenna connected to my phone (Nokia e51). On phone you have few options from Smartcom GPS to Nokia sports tracker. I have my phone with me anyway, and gps antenna is really small, so there's nothing much extra to carry with you. And on top of that, it also saves your track in case if you would want to see where you were skiing :)

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2/20/09 at 12:35pm
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iPhone.  Trailmaps 3d

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2/20/09 at 5:10pm
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A Garmin Foretrex can be found for $100.  Won't give you vertical, but it is wristwatch style and works well for dist and max speed.

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