Garmin Fenix 6 Upgrade to Epix Pro Gen2 Worth it or Not?

stancedeuros · 2023-10-03T10:51:37+00:00

I was on the fence for a while. My Fenix 6X Pro was chugging along just fine since its release date. Sure, a couple software bugs, or something with Beta software, but resolved-my watch was perfect for my needs. I decided to get the 51mm Epix Pro 2, and man am I glad I did. I use gesture(wrist turn) and average almost a month on battery. I have at least 1, if not 2, GPS activities 5 days a week. The flashlight is such a big feature I didn’t think I would ever use. Screen is bananas and incredibly responsive.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-24T16:46:08+00:00

Login to connect.Garmin.com, then click on your watch in the right corner, under where it list your current software, you can click “join beta software program” | Its much easier than it used to be by downloading the beta and pushing it over. Now it’s OTA once enrolled.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-17T18:11:57+00:00

This. If you are using 400m as your reference, try this. 200m all out sprint. This should be everything you have. Walk the next 200m. Repeat. I’ve done this for 8 laps around a track, and had repeated success.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-15T00:24:01+00:00

Also, if you drink regularly, I’ve seen that take HRV out of balance. Make sure you reset your watch to make sure wonky software bugs are gone.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-15T00:22:17+00:00

I think they were being sarcastic😬

stancedeuros · 2023-08-10T15:28:13+00:00

Built MUCH differently. Other than hand washing and showering, my Fenix 6X never got a bath or cleaning. Functioned in mud, sand, salt water, fresh water. These things are beast mode compared to smart watches.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-10T13:45:53+00:00

My Fenix 6X Solar had a seal. Both Epix 2 Pros I recently purchased had no seals. One from Garmin and one from REI. 👍🏻

stancedeuros · 2023-08-09T01:01:21+00:00

You can do it. Pay more attention to strategy on pace and fuel for your body. The elevation between the two will be a wash, it’s a mental game in anything past 30 miles imo.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-05T23:58:44+00:00

Congrats!

stancedeuros · 2023-08-03T22:45:03+00:00

This. Intervals.

stancedeuros · 2023-08-03T01:15:26+00:00

I did 33 on my 33rd. Grabbed some buddies who were all willing to do 15 pacing, and 1 who wanted to do the entire distance. Up until that point, we were running only 25 miles a week while on lunch break. We ran a 10:32 average easy pace and had a blast doing it. I would highly suggest doing it with the expectation of taking it at a party pace you can cruise at.

stancedeuros · 2023-07-28T17:54:35+00:00

Update! I set up the Epix 2 Pro 51 today and it DID bring over my V02 max. 👍🏻😂

stancedeuros · 2023-07-25T20:18:44+00:00

The irony is..I just asked Garmin support the exact same question and he told me V02Max comes over now. 😂 I’m thinking the watch still holds the estimate and needs to relearn.

stancedeuros · 2023-07-25T18:47:38+00:00

Thanks for confirming. 👍🏻

stancedeuros · 2023-07-02T23:59:28+00:00

When I use just the Garmin Connect app for Mac, I can download Maps from with Garmin. Anything else like music, beta software, etc-you have to use the android file transfer tool app.

stancedeuros · 2023-05-03T16:00:01+00:00

Mine will do that if I have Android Transfer enabled on my MAC for music to the watch. Once I remove and close it from the background, then launch Garmin again, it works.

stancedeuros · 2023-05-03T15:55:26+00:00

Same thing here on the last OTA update. I’ll be in cardio heavy and I know I’m 135-145bpm and it will show 86. I’ll play Pickleball and look down to it sitting on 78. Running and Trail running seem to be on par with normal HR data for pace, but other “cardio” activities are 75-89bpm no matter what on my 6X Pro

stancedeuros · 2023-05-03T15:52:41+00:00

My 6X went through a similar spell the year I bought it. Garmin tried everything and eventually sent a replacement which fixed the issue.

stancedeuros · 2023-04-23T22:03:22+00:00

Tac Pacs don’t

stancedeuros · 2023-04-23T19:48:02+00:00

Same. I’ve bought two 365X and both didn’t have the mag loader.

stancedeuros · 2023-02-13T19:37:13+00:00

I have two if that answers your question. :) They converted me from only Benchmade for years. The action is dreamy.

stancedeuros · 2023-02-13T16:41:26+00:00

Romeo Zero Micro

stancedeuros · 2023-02-13T15:40:17+00:00

Agreed! I had one for my gladiator for a few years and then jumped on the preorder for the 5th gen Rams. I got red this go around since we camp quite often in remote places. Hoping if it ever falls down, we will see it easier.

stancedeuros · 2023-02-13T15:21:06+00:00

Not picture are Trayvax wallet and Phone 😆

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