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Muzza12

NSW

546 posts

Muzza12

NSW, 546 posts

31 Jul 2007 6:01pm

What's the best unit for recording speeds, downloading to www.gps-speedsurfing.com, showing tracks on google etc.
I know the Garmin units are good. Have seen alot of topics on the Navi unit. Any suggestions and advise would be great.

firiebob

3182 posts

firiebob

WA, 3182 posts

31 Jul 2007 4:25pm

Some of he best Aussie speed sailers use the Navi, good enough for me

I have one, cheap, well supported, very happy with it so far.

sailquik

VIC

6172 posts

sailquik

VIC, 6172 posts

31 Jul 2007 7:22pm

The future of GPS sailing will be with Doppler data analysis. The change will happen fairly quickly, (it has already begun). At the moment there are very few GPS units that record Doppler data. Those that record NMEA or Sirf Binary data have the possibility of recording Doppler data.
One of the very few that have this capability is the Locosys GT-11 (previously known as the Navi or Amaryllo).
This unit can also record trackpoint data with full accuracy (as accurately as any other consumer gps anyhow).
The GT-11 is also less than half the price of the Garmins etc. and is undergoing very rapid development with a focus specifically on speed sailing.
Its a pretty easy choice I recon.....

mineral1

4564 posts

mineral1

WA, 4564 posts

31 Jul 2007 5:35pm

quote:
Originally posted by sailquik

The future of GPS sailing will be with Doppler data analysis. The change will happen fairly quickly, (it has already begun). At the moment there are very few GPS units that record Doppler data. Those that record NMEA or Sirf Binary data have the possibility of recording Doppler data.
One of the very few that have this capability is the Locosys GT-11 (previously known as the Navi or Amaryllo).
This unit can also record trackpoint data with full accuracy (as accurately as any other consumer gps anyhow).
The GT-11 is also less than half the price of the Garmins etc. and is undergoing very rapid development with a focus specifically on speed sailing.
Its a pretty easy choice I recon.....

Muzza, same here, GT-11. Easy to use, lots using them so bugs get ironed out fast, and as Firiebob indicated, good price, and good support

Muzza12

NSW

546 posts

Muzza12

NSW, 546 posts

31 Jul 2007 8:40pm

Cheers.

Do they have a website?

Where are they available from?

vando

QLD

3419 posts

vando

QLD, 3419 posts

31 Jul 2007 8:53pm

see www.locosystech.com/en/category/index.html

mineral1

4564 posts

mineral1

WA, 4564 posts

31 Jul 2007 8:09pm

Muzza, this guy will set you right, also sponsored a unit for the speed site last month

So recomend him (got mine there at start of season)
boardcrazy.com.au
Guys name is Simon, if you don't get a fast answer, ring him. GT-11 comes fully kitted up to go

Next spot is Surf and Sail here in Perth. You can order on line.
www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/
Just type in 'GPS' in the product search box, and it takes you direct to item.
Mineral

decrepit

12885 posts

decrepit

WA, 12885 posts

31 Jul 2007 8:21pm

Don't forget, no matter what unit you go for, even if it's supposed to be water proof, also get an aquapak for it.

The navi doesn't come with an SD card, but is much better with it. It's also sensitive to card manufacturer, it's best to get a "sandisk" brand, anything smaller than 2Gb

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