I'm intersted in getting into the GPS scene as it sounds like fun and good way to measure your ability to sail and improve.

My wife and I are travelling to Japan next week for a skiing holiday and I thought perhaps it would be a good opportunity to look for a GPS unit while over there. Even if I can't find one I would search for one when I come home as I have a week off work back here to recover with nothing planned.

So what is the best GPS system to buy now and what sort of prices are we talking about to get one? Are there any new systems around the corner that will make all the current systems obsolete?

Mobydisc said...

I'm intersted in getting into the GPS scene as it sounds like fun and good way to measure your ability to sail and improve.

My wife and I are travelling to Japan next week for a skiing holiday and I thought perhaps it would be a good opportunity to look for a GPS unit while over there. Even if I can't find one I would search for one when I come home as I have a week off work back here to recover with nothing planned.

So what is the best GPS system to buy now and what sort of prices are we talking about to get one? Are there any new systems around the corner that will make all the current systems obsolete?

Yes the NAVI-GT-11 is the way to go for the furture because you can download data and extract Doppler readings which are believed to be more accurate, and while Garmin's are good units and OK for our comp, the gps-ss organisation is recommending Doppler as the way to measure in the future. Apparantly a NAVI-GT-31 is coming out in a month so you could wait for that? or get one OS??

On current exchange rates you can get one in a week from Storage Depot for A$146 and that includes postage. It will come with a UK adapter but that is OK 'cause no-one uses the adapter as they come with a car charger and a USB charger as well. I guess it could be a hassel if it is damaged in the post but maybe OZ post will pay..

STOP PRESS... just saw they were out of stock til 30 March 2008.. which I guess is when the GT-31 is due for release.

http://www.storagedepot.co.uk/Handheld-GPS/sc893.aspx

jp747 said...


ob64 that much and in ozzie $!?! i emailed once locosys' and asked how much landed one unit and it was around 115us$

Haven't looked at our exchange rate, but that could be close to the same price.

Buy local. There are a number of shops bringing the Navi into Aus. So I say support your local first, if they can't help then support a store in Australia that will mail out.

I think Wind surf and snow carry some, other wise Boardcrazy in Bris carry them. I'm sure every state has at least one dealer.

To often people buy from OS and then complain when the local shop closes or no longer carries stock. Funny that?

My 2 cents

stribo said...

Just a quick question.
What brand is the gt-11??

Locosys

OK gt11's are unavailable in perth What others would any of you guys suggest?