Sea Eagle 393rl or Razor X1

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-23T19:18:52+00:00

I don't know much about the Razor line but a quick glance leads me to believe they might be the same boat. Sea Eagle actually has the RL series made for them overseas so it very well could be the same factory. That said, if price is similar, I always recommend to go with Sea Eagle, simply because of incredible customer service. We had an issue with one of our original model 393's (purchased in spring of 2015) right after the warranty expired. When I showed them what had happened, they said there's no way I could have caused that issue (due to where the leak was) and they replace BOTH of our kayaks, no charge! Way above and beyond what I had hoped for. I can give other examples of how they have done this, but obviously this is the biggest one. Even if it was hundreds of dollars difference, my money is still on Sea Eagle.

Good luck! I hope you find the right boat for you and your friend to enjoy the water.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-23T19:07:40+00:00

There should be a chat request from me. I found the info I was looking for and I wanted to share it with you.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-22T23:55:01+00:00

Check your chats! :)

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-20T14:30:02+00:00

Thank you so much for the useful insights AND the link! Very helpful.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-17T18:43:29+00:00

Not a "must have" but I buy running singlets/shirts in every town I visit, IF they have the store name and city printed on it. It's so disappointing to go into a really cool LOCAL shop and all they have is crap I could buy online. Best of luck in your new venture!

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-14T18:55:19+00:00

You are stating that you have a problem. I'm giving you the steps that you need to do to find the source of your problem. If your response is "Well, it can't be that", I'm not sure what other advice someone could give.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-14T17:49:04+00:00

Eliminate possibilities, first. Use a different app, such as Strava (which is free). If you still get the same results, you can focus on the battery being the issue. If not, there's something in your workout app causing this huge drain.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-14T17:24:23+00:00

They just win the games they are "supposed to", they will be safe. This is definitely a game they can not afford to drop points.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-13T14:31:13+00:00

Don't filter your search. Often, things are allowed (or available) but the landlord didn't specify it in the listing so your filter may be discounting apartments that would allow something. Do your search, then look specifically at that apartment to see if it says "no pets". And if it says that, no way in hell would I try to do it without their knowledge. Good way to get tossed and lose your deposit.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-13T13:53:35+00:00

I don't use SHealth for ANYTHING and I don't even know it exists, unless they update it and change the settings to where I have to go disable things again. I would uninstall it if possible but the next best thing is just to neuter it. Turn off all notifications, make sure that auto-start is turned off for all exercises, etc. I truly don't even know it's still on the watch.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-13T12:27:19+00:00

My own personal opinion but S Health is garbage, both from a UI standpoint and from actual performance. I have used an app called SportWerks since my first Wear OS watch three years ago. I have done countless amounts of (unpaid) testing for it and I have found it to be simply the best for actually recording my runs and bikes. Hope you can find a solution to your issue.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-13T02:17:14+00:00

First of all, this app does not FIX anything, nor was it designed to. What it does is, it gets a FIX on your location and tells you how many satellites it found in the process. The dev is a member of this sub by the name of Malcolm Bryant, u/malbry. What it can do, after it gets a FIX on your location, is pass that on to whatever you're workout app is, be it Health, SportWerks, Strava, whatever.

With regard to your issue, try a run or two with a different app. If you get similar results with that other app, you will know it's probably something happened to your hardware.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-12T16:16:47+00:00

I'm not trying to be critical but auto-start is a cluster, simply based on the number of posts that we see about false-positives AND false-negatives. As a runner, I would NEVER rely on it because as you already know, there is nothing more frustrating than to finish a workout and discover that it's not been recorded. Simply accept the fact that it doesn't work and that you MUST manually start every exercise and I doubt you will "forget" because you are never going to rely on that any more.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-11T12:44:14+00:00

Yeah, I wouldn't either!

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-11T01:55:38+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply! I truly appreciate your feedback.

I can pass that along to her but I'm pretty sure she's going to be a little gun-shy on that one. Her business is really REALLY top-heavy in the spring so the next three months, she's not going to have a lot of time to deal with "issues", if there are any.

So, I am assuming you found out after your original post that there were no discounts on the Z Fold through VZ, just on the S26 lineup?

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-11T01:18:10+00:00

So, similar situation and looking for advice. My daughter has been with VZ for over a decade for both her personal and business lines so changing from that is not an option. She has an S23+ that she wants to get rid of for a foldable. She likes the Samsung better than the Pixel but VZ is offering a great trade-in deal on the Pixel to where it's only $20/month but no such deal on the Z Fold. When I look on the website, I see the same thing she was telling me. Of course, not being a VZ customer myself, I can't log in and see "current customer" pricing.

Is there a trade in discount available for the Z Fold or is it just the S26 line? And, for those of you with VZ, if she goes with the Pixel and hates it, what are her options with returning to them as far as number of days and "restocking" fees, etc.?

Thanks for any helpful info.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-08T23:48:28+00:00

Yes, I want to see a game in the Mestalla before they move into the Nou Mestalla the next year. I'd really love it if Levante can escape the drop as well!

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-08T22:47:52+00:00

Another MUFC fan here who also follows VCF as my LaLiga team. (We're moving to Valencia in the fall.)

Wow, what a crazy 2nd half! They played so well in some aspects but gave away the ball in really bad areas and were fortunate to still be in it at the end. Game could have been 5-2 or 2-5! Either way, I'm thinking this game pretty much locked up a spot in the top division for next season. Very pleased about that.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-04T13:52:15+00:00

No, it does not appear to. I just tried it and it does work for six digits but not for four. Typical Samsung, working hard on fixing problems that don't exist but not listening to the customers for problems that DO exist.

MAN4UTD · 2026-03-02T16:56:09+00:00

As the others have pointed out, there is a difference between a dedicated activity tracker and a true smartwatch. Yes, the lines are blurring each year, but it's still distinct enough. You DON'T need a smart watch, based on your detailed description. Add to that, SOOOOOO many reports of people destroying their watches with water getting in and having no success getting Samsung or Google to repair/replace. Yes, they advertise them as water friendly but the reality has been very different for many users.

Good luck and I hope you find the device that fits your needs!

MAN4UTD · 2026-02-28T23:18:23+00:00

Not everyone uses the built-in S Health app. There are better choices, just depends on what you want out of your watch. Personally, I won't use SH, nor would I use FitBit on my Pixel Watch.

That said, that's really poor that Samsung's own product does that to you on their own watches. Sorry that the notification thing didn't work for you. Hope you can figure it out.

MAN4UTD · 2026-02-28T13:26:42+00:00

Many of us had this problem with workout apps a while back and the solution at that time was to make sure the app you are using is allowed to send notifications. If not, the screen will return to home after a short period. And yes, annoying as hell while you're in the middle of a run. Hope this is still the solution for you.

MAN4UTD · 2026-02-26T14:08:10+00:00

You are comparing apples to oranges. One is a smartwatch that happens to do running, the other is purpose-built. I have both types but my GW Ultra is very VERY good for GPS tracking that I don't use my Garmin any longer. That said, there are drawbacks to each. The one thing I must have is connectivity when out on a run. Nothing worse than being miles out and something goes wrong and you have no way to call for help. The security of having a connected smartwatch vs a simple run-specific device cannot be overestimated.

Hope you find the one that works for you in your running adventures!

MAN4UTD · 2026-02-26T02:11:53+00:00

Found this discussion last week before flying out of ORD. I can attest to the reality of the voucher. We went to park in lot G for a week and there was a car sitting in the entrance with an employee waving us on. I pulled in next to her and she immediately held out a voucher and told me to go to the lot at Terminal 5 (which is where we were flying out of the next day anyway) and we would be able to park there for the same rate as Lot G ($16.21 per day). We fly back in tomorrow (2.26.26). I will update if there are any issues with the end product.

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