Gear & Tech
New Garmin Swim is simple and a great training partner
Alex finishing the 2012 Ironman Australia
Garmin Swim Watch
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Garmin Swim
The brand new and affordable Swim is great for triathletes who train in the pool as a supplement to their training regime. You can even sync the watch with Garmin Connect online for detailed analytics or to share data and compete with friends.
- You won’t have to spend hours studying a manual “the Swim is ready to go right out of the box
- Its sleek profile allows it to cut right through the water, so it won’t slow you down
- Battery doesn’t need to be charged, just easily replaced about once a year
- This nifty gadget automatically knows the stroke you’re using and tracks your lengths, strokes, distance, pace and more
- Wireless syncing with Garmin Connect
- RRP: $169
Written by
Karl Hayes
Karl is a Gold Coast based father of 3, a keen home improver and an age group triathlete who races on the M5 Acadamies triathlon team. ‘A good life balance is incredibly important’.
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