Blast.
My Garmin FR60 band “keeper” (the little rubber strap holder) broke today.
I went online to find a cure for it, and there are all sorts of angry forums about Garmin responding to this issues with: “Broken watch band “keeper” (little rubber ring)? Buy new watch.”
Really? Did Garmin really say that? Hurmph.
I like the watch. I do not love the watch. I hate the color, even though I bought it that way. It was on sale, and now I am kind of sorry.
But still, it’s been a good watch for two years, and I can’t really complain.
However, I very badly want the Forerunner 310xt (below). I said that the 310xt was going to be my reward for finishing St. Anthony’s, but I still haven’t made the jump. And no, this is not my lame excuse to get one. Plus, it’s HUGE. (And hugely expensive).
But dang… besides using a hair band to hold my FR60 in place, I’m kind of at a loss for what to do.
Anyone with any advice? What HR monitors do you love/hate? Give me the scoop.
UPDATE: 7/14/11
Garmin responded within 24 hours of my inquiry with Customer Support. They are sending me a replacement loop. Yaaay Garmin!
There's an App for that.. okay, not really. I love reading your blog(s).
Garmin actually sent me replacement bands. I can't remember if I e-mailed them or called, but it only took about a week for them to arrive.
I would get a 310xt. Quite honestly, I don't know how I could live without it. I bought it as soon as I got into the triathlon game to help me with figuring out how I'm doing in training.
So, yes, you need a new Garmin. Stat. 🙂 Love your blog, by the way.
Yeah… I definitely WANT the 310xt…I appreciate the strap comment – adding a new strap is definitely more sensical…AND keeping in mind my actual triathlon prowess – I really don't NEED alot of data…because all it should say is: GO FASTER SLOWPOKE.
Still….I want it. 🙂