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19
“Our eTrex became a play toy for bears”
Since it was first released, I have relied on the Garmin eTrex Vista to
get my fly fishing clients and me in and out of some of the toughest
and most brown-bear-infested terrain in the world.Through the thickest
brush, deepest canyons and heaviest rain, fog and snow, my eTrex
Vista, with its amazing battery life, has performed flawlessly!
With our plane, fitted with floats, I can land on anything bigger than
a puddle. Once there, two clients and I will set off to where there are
no trails and the topography all looks the same.Thanks to this amazing
little device, I’ve never been late for a pickup and can maximize our
time on the river by following maps, creating trails of our own and
following the “time until next point” meter. Missing a pickup time is
a no-can-do when you’re dealing with currents, wind, rocks, trees
and airplanes!
On one such endeavor, we were caught between a sow bear and
her cubs. We quickly removed ourselves from the situation, but our
gear became play toys! The eTrex found itself in the mouths of a
1,000-pound, angry momma bear and her children... teeth bashed
through the metal housing, claw-scratched and stomped on.
Although the unit smelled terrible, it worked well enough to get us
home. Plus, the removable data card inside the unit was safe and
sound — preserving years of invaluable trails and topographical
information I had worked so hard to create!
Thank you, Garmin!
D.M., Licensed Alaskan Guide
“I wish the best to Garmin and its racing team”
As a pro cycling fan and longtime Garmin user, I’m very excited about
Garmin’s sponsorship of the Slipstream team. This is a great team,
with names recognizable to both U.S. and European racing fans.
I currently use the Edge 705 on my bike, with the full package of maps
and sensors. The detailed training information is amazing. Being able
to easily upload all the data to Garmin Connect takes performance
analysis to a new level. The ability to load other riders’ saved rides
into the Edge and follow them will change the way people share bike
rides. I’m just beginning to explore the possibilities.
I wish the best to Garmin and its racing team in the Tour de France
and throughout the rest of the season. It’s a perfect match of leading
technology products and an exciting arena in which to showcase them.
Originally posted on the Garmin blog
“The printed directions were useless”
Last week, on a business trip, I rented a car and asked for the GPS.
They provided me with a Garmin.
I must tell you that I would have never made it to my destination
without my Garmin! It was easy to use and gave great, precise
directions. I had printed out driving directions from the internet
before the trip, but it was such a complicated drive that the printed
directions were useless.
I was truly amazed by how Garmin performed. I will be getting one
for my car at home and, from now on, will always request one for my
car rentals!
J.M.