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[Closed] Garmin Edge 605

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Anyone use one for off road navigation? How do you find them for this purpose?

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Posted : 22/05/2014 9:06 pm
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I use a 705, so similar product, not bad on known paths but if you stray off onto singletrack you are pretty much back to the old scale breadcrumb trail


 
Posted : 22/05/2014 9:09 pm
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I have one and use it successfully on and off road. They take a bit of getting used to, but the edge 810 a mate uses doesn't seem hugely better at navigation. Just make sure you plot your route accurately.


 
Posted : 22/05/2014 9:18 pm
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I suppose that depends on the map being used?

I want to be able to use gpx files in the lakes for routes like the borrowdale bash for example.


 
Posted : 22/05/2014 9:20 pm
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Following a route you've put into it works well. I've had mine for years and have rarely had a problem.

Edit - As Sammo says, make sure the route is plotted accurately. Any problems I've had have been due to using routes that had been drawn without any care.


 
Posted : 23/05/2014 12:27 am