homebrew - 14-10-2012 at 11:34 AM
what is a good speed measuring device, that i can use while kite skiing on a frozen lake?
elfasa - 14-10-2012 at 12:15 PM
As far as i know there are two main options people will use.
You can get a specific gps tracker / speedo (garmin etrex is a popular one). Or you could use an app if you have smart phone (runkeeper/ endomondo are
ios examples).
A specific gps is prefered, but more expensive.
I'm sure other will have more ideas, i'm not as knowledgeable as many on the forum.
Hope this helps,
Tim
acampbell - 14-10-2012 at 02:32 PM
Garmin E-trex are popular, relatively inexpensive, and easily fit in your pocket. I set mine to track maximum as well as current speed, so that if I
cannot look at it every moment in the buggy, I know my fastest speed.
Suds after thuds - 14-10-2012 at 03:30 PM
Im itching to get a garmin fenix Watch. It will be harder to lose than my phone was. Note to self, use zipped zipper pockets.
DemBones - 15-10-2012 at 02:10 AM
The newer model etrex 10 are good. They use a mini USB connection, so easy to connect to your computer. The older etrex H that many buggyers use
require a special cable.
For skiing you might want to look at recon goggles
http://www.reconinstruments.com/products/snow-heads-up-displ...
That way you won't be carrying a hard object around with you, and you can see the info on the go.
elfasa - 15-10-2012 at 07:08 AM
I just looked at a couple of vids on those goggles, they look awesome 
Feyd - 16-10-2012 at 06:07 PM
I use the Recon system and it's great. The goggle itself is awesome but not having to use my hands to see my GPS is priceless.
big_d - 16-10-2012 at 06:11 PM
if you are looking to measure speed in a buggy, you may be able to use one of those computers for a road bike, i put one on my bike for 30 bucks, now
I am not sure if the computer it self has taken into account the tire size that might only be used the track distance travelled, but it might work for
speed
Feyd - 16-10-2012 at 06:29 PM
Bike computers are calibrated either to a set size or to the measured circumfrence of the wheel with tire.
It also takes into account tire width.