====== GPS ======

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Like action video cameras, these devices can take up full websites all on their own. Your best course may be to check out review sites with significant coverage of gps devices, although as you can see from older discussions, some older models can be easy to use, reliable and less expensive.

  * **Review Sites**
      * [[https://www.dcrainmaker.com/|DC Rainmaker reviews of all sports gadgets]]
      * [[https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/search?ftr=gps|Gearlab GPS]]
      * [[https://www.treelinereview.com/electronics|Treeline Reviews]]
  * **Surfski.info Discussions - Various GPS Options**
      * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/18858-the-optimal-gps-for-surf-ski.html|Best GPS for Surfski 2017]]
      * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/19376-looking-for-a-new-gps.html|More GPS 2018]]
      * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/1-general/19579-gps-again.html#34476|GPS, Again 2019]]
      * [[https://surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/20563-a-good-surfski-watch.html#40841|Good Surfski Watch 2024]]
  * **Shopping**
      * [[https://www.thegpsstore.com/|The GPS Store]]
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===== GPS Route Plotting/Navigation =====

  * **Routing**
      * **Built-in Options**  use what comes with your GPS Device
      * **3rd Party Routing Software/Websites**
        * [[https://www.plotaroute.com/|Plotaroute.com]] create routes without memberships but they are not saved, standard free memberships allow saved routes with some limitations, premium membership includes many additional features
      * **Free Route Creation**
        * [[https://www.gpsvisualizer.com/draw/|GPS Visualizer]] Online creation of route that can output GPX file to add to a GPS device
  * **Navigation**
      * [[https://paddlingspace.com/best-kayak-gps/|Best Navigation Devices for Kayaks 2023]] paddlingspace.com
      * [[https://www.boardandkayak.com/article/kayak-gps-1655885496859|2023 Kayak Navigation]] boardandkayak.com
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===== GPS Phone Apps =====

  * See [[:mobile_phones|]]
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===== Sports Watches =====

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==== Discussion/Reviews ====

  * [[https://surfski.info/forum/1-general/19602-best-fitness-watch-for-paddling.html?start=0|Surfski.info Best Fitness Watch Discussion 2020]]
  * [[https://fellrnr.com/wiki/GPS_Accuracy|GPS Watch Accuracy]] (in depth testing by runner)

==== Watches ====

  * **Garmin**
      * [[:speed_measurement_2014|Old Garmins for speed measurement 11/22/2014]]
      * [[:garmin_etc_11_15_2019|Discussion of Garmin, Heart Monitor, Sports Gizmos 11/15/2019]]
      * [[:garmin_11_14_2020|Garmin Again 11/14/2020]]

==== Mounting ====

  * Hardware - Look at [[:modifications|Equipment Modifications]] and [[:modifications#resources|Resources]]
  * Homemade Mounts [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Innovations#prettyPhoto[Electronics]/0/|GPS Deck Mount Examples]]
  * [[https://expeditionkayaks.com/products/aqua-d-gps-watch-mount?_pos=2&_sid=5fdb24126&_ss=r|Aqua-D Suction Holder]]
  * [[https://jinventionz.com/|Jinventionz]] Gopro mount compatible
  * [[https://paddle-lab.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=+watch+holder|Paddle Lab Watch Holders]]
  * Footstraps
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===== Coaching Devices =====

  *  [[https://nksports.com/category-strokecoach-and-speedcoach|NK Speedcoach]]
      * [[https://www.canoeraceworld.com/post/speedcoach-oc2-review|Review of Speedcoach OC]] by Canoer
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===== Heads Up Displays =====

ActiveLook and Meta glasses are supposed to be able to sync with some Garmin devices. Make sure that Garmin Connect IQ has a data field to support the glasses you are interested in. Open the Connect IQ app on your smartphone and search for the specific data field required by your HUD glasses (e.g., "ActiveLook" or "Meta AI")

  * [[https://shop.activelook.net/|ActiveLook]] water resistant but not designed for immersion
  * [[https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/|Meta AI]] they are [[https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=83beed824cc47635&q=water+resistant&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwja1umPhJuQAxVUOTQIHRXlFFAQxccNegQINxAB&mstk=AUtExfC3TpleKlfwf3435pulneOCwq0b_j658x2KTY3khSr9b0ur8TukeTMmZqDyvBatVQegEONZdNG_ttMBhlfjMprkFRYu_6FBOYgaelu27GP2ILAj--lRDHTVVEWiAJ-04p8xJCQjotNyQKHME7RaXb6BXV5ZL0AJTxFMTgltbiT3PcuD5WNtWE93w5vk6F-_nl9o&csui=3|water resistant]] with an IPX4 rating, meaning they are protected against splashes and light rain, but they are not designed for submersion in water.
  * [[:heads_up_displays_2017|Heads up Display Discussion (old - 2017)]]
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===== Data Conversion =====

  * [[https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/math/speed-distance-time-calculator.php|Speed Distance Time Online Calculator]]
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===== Miscellaneous =====

  * [[https://www.velocitek.com/products/speedpuck|SpeedPuck Speedometer]]
  * [[:speedometers_2021|Speedometers 2021]]
  * **Tracking**
      * [[https://landairsea.com/|Land/Air/Sea]]
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