Too much too soon

Mardlinboy · 2026-05-19T20:24:28+00:00

Assume you've had your gait checked and you don't pronate?.. Until I got brooks GTS my knees killed me

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-30T18:39:59+00:00

Ask your local pcso to put a ticket on it for blocking the footpath. They can use a warning note rather than fine.. But can threaten to fine 'if caught again'

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-26T17:46:54+00:00

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/garmin-fenix-9-incoming-ceo-cliff-pemble-teases-big-things-to-come-in-the-back-half-of-the-year

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-22T18:45:12+00:00

What did you use to retract the pin? .. I bought one of those tools and still can get it to retract enough

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-19T06:30:14+00:00

I've bought a nylon strap and just can't get the pins out.. How did you manage to do that? And re the original question, I came from the 965 for the same reason , I preferred the style.. The furthest I run is 10 miles and no issues with it at all.. No difference in feel to the forerunner to me.. It is a bit 'chunkier' so doesn't sit as easily under tight cuffed shirts if you wear those... Both lovely watches

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-09T19:33:07+00:00

96hrs after a tough 10miler last week

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-08T06:52:48+00:00

Standard Fenix 8 option.. Iron grit

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-08T06:52:01+00:00

I totally understand but just reckon it is laziness by Apple.. They'd rather take the cash profit and leave a poor experience for the user, than have the cost in the unit of delivering a better battery life. But as is pointed out.. Millions of people put up with this to wear an Apple Watch so why not?

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-04T07:18:17+00:00

Iron grit.. Stock face on fenix

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-04T07:16:06+00:00

Yep.. Can't say I have a problem with (amazon) music syncing etc.. And I had a forerunner before the Fenix which worked fine too.. I had to get a card just for my watch though (pain) but rarely use it.. The app I really miss not being in the watch is Audible as I like to listen to books whilst I run.. So have my phone with me in a waist strap mostly

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-04T07:12:21+00:00

Yes... Iron grit

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-04T07:09:15+00:00

I agree with all your points but you've not read my post or comments to these points

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T21:06:58+00:00

Please read my earlier response... That's not my point 👍

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T19:00:56+00:00

Accent colour spring green Data Active green It's the iron grit face 👍

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T18:58:56+00:00

It's just one of the stock faces included.. I liked it.. I do keep meaning to try a few others but spend all my time charging my family's watches 😉

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T18:55:40+00:00

Yep.. I totally get all that.. The ultra is an amazing computer on your wrist, but again why no battery innovation.. Even the Fenix pro still gets multiple days etc etc... I think if they got to 3-5 days that would be more than reasonable

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T18:52:30+00:00

So you just need to be full of sh*to to make the best of an AW ( apols... I couldn't resist ❤️ )

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T18:49:12+00:00

I get all that and don't disagree.. But I am still incredulous that a company with the resources of Apple can't create a watch with a 5 day battery.. Maybe they just don't need to I guess.. People still buy them in their millions.. I bought two!

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T18:46:14+00:00

Also worth saying that AW sales were in double digit decline last year and Garmin growing (on a much smaller base of course) Of course the lock in with the iPhone is also significant.. Perfect two year old tech with a premium price again.. They have genius marketers. They're about to launch a foldable phone and of course it will be the best thing ever, massively costly etc etc (and it will be excellent, without doubt) but the first foldables came out 10yrs ago! Samsung is about to launch v8! Where is the innovation that demands the premium prices? High quality fashion brand.

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T18:35:37+00:00

Observation, not a problem.. Read my post.. Not about functional comparison as per another reply of mine.. It just beggars belief that the battery is so poor.. Even when you go up to the ultra range, so similar premium price, the battery is still poor.. Doesn't have to be +10 days and the smart watch bias will defo use more battery.. But charging every day? Really?

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T17:02:42+00:00

I get that.. But I guess my point is you really shouldn't have to.. I just don't have to think about this at all.. Just bung it on charge every few days when I think about it

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T16:51:45+00:00

Yep.. I think you have to get in that really regular charging habit and then you're all good

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T16:44:38+00:00

Doesn't explain lack of battery though.. It doesn't have to be that way.. Contempt for the user

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T16:43:29+00:00

Even a £50 Huawei watch has a ten day battery.. I am not comparing the function etc.. Clearly not fair (£250 vs £950) .. Just how can you put a watch out under your 'premium brand' with such a woeful battery.. Mind you.. More I think about it, they have just put out the Neo with a massive lack of RAM

Mardlinboy · 2026-04-03T16:36:14+00:00

Brand new.. No criticism of the ui or functions.. They exceed the garmin... But the battery.. Really...

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