fēnix® 7 Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition

Not sure why but when I start an MTB session on my Fenix7ss it always reports incident detection disabled. I think my old Garmin explore did have it but my current edge 530 also disables incident detection when in MTB activity. That all said my old Garmin explore used to set off incident alerts even after stutter bump braking which was very annoying. If using on smooth groomed trails that may have been ok. Also other cycle activity types (non mtb) may have incident detection allowed on a fenix7 (I haven’t checked) .

Nope :) it’s all good if you interested in how your improving over time. I use a fenix7ss for my activities . One note I forgot to add & it’s only a suspicion is that if you alter your end of length stroke maybe need a longer reach or an extra short stroke it can also alter the recorded times for that and the next length. One will appear faster & the other slower (or vice versa) which can be annoying reviewing the post swim stats .

Depends on the (Garmin?) watch. My fenix7ss swim app records time per length , hr , pace, SWOLF, strokes per length, garmins view of calories burned . It can record if you’ve set a new distance pace record for specific (set by Garmin ) distances & it also best guesses what stroke you used . And a lot of averages max values in the session summary (max pace, average pace etc)

I have a Garmin Fenix 7 SS and use it mainly for tracking heart rate during warm up, wod, and cooldown. Sometimes I’ll preprogram the workout in advance but I don’t see the point anymore. I just like the visualization that tracks heart rate and calories. It does have a VO2 max calculator if you use it while running or biking. I preprogrammed a custom CrossFit workout that runs for the whole hour with GPS. The single drawback is that it can be a bit bulky and my wrist straps sometimes tap the buttons. I’ve gotten around just by flipping the watch to the underside of my wrist.

I got it in November with a $500 discount at Best Buy. Just keep track of the sale prices. They are still selling the 7 (I think) so it’s still totally up to date. I don’t even know what the 8 has that the 7 doesn’t.

If you can live without such smart watch features you’ve made a good move, my Fenix 7 ss motivates me far more then my Apple Watch Ultra 2 Combination of training plans, recovery metrics, inbuilt gps and incredible battery life just makes me want to get out there, lose some weight and maybe even strive for a pb. Much more rewarding than filling a few rings. Plus the sleep data is nice too. Sleeping with the awu2 and finding time to charge is a pain, I don’t even have to think about charging the Garmin for a week.

I'm almost at tipping point. I use an Edge for cycling and for hiking I have never done more than 12h on a single hike. And my F7SS is way worse at screen intensity&clarity, without my glasses I barey see anything oin it. On the otherr side, brigher screen has better readability )for me). Also, when on vacation I have to use the phone for pedestrian navigation, as for the love of me, I could never set or search a specific point on my Garmin and set a course towards it.

I’ve had Apple Watches for a long time. I never bought the ultra line but I couldn’t imagine leaving my garmin to go back. The battery life difference alone is a massive difference. I don’t want or need my watch to put on a show via my wrist (I have a 7 pro SS mips) and it’s just a better experience for me with tracking etc. I don’t think I will ever own another Apple Watch unless garmin really starts screwing up. Oh and I use my flashlight CONSTANTLY. I don’t care for how the Apple Watch achieves similar. 

I’ve got a 7 pro SS and can’t imagine wanting to upgrade anytime soon. I love this thing. MIPS > * 

I had Fenix 7 SS and now FR970. Fenix was good, it looked nice (with straps it can be nice for formal attire) but FR is lighter and not in the way. Perfect for triathlon, what I am doing. I also sleep with the eatch. Maybe the Fenix is more durable in case of gym (if you kick stuff) and mtb (hopefully you do now fall). But for cycling I use hrm with Edge. Much better then riding with watch. In the end it comes to your preference of looks. But also, FR was just released, and Fenix 7 Pro is, I think, on maintenance mode, so more features in the future for FR

I have a Fenix 7, and it's great but honestly it can be a bit bulky sometimes. Rumors are that Forerunner 975 should come soon, so I am waiting for that.

I agree with what your saying got my fenix 7 ss 3 years now and there still is no Garmin that is tempting me to change. Maybe if the enduro 3 came in a 47mm size I'd be tempted for more battery life and solar but aside from that I'm gonna keep this thing till the wheels fall off.

Yes it you turn everything off (HR + BT) and enable battery saver you can get multiple week battery life watch that still can use as a wallet on your wrist. For example I've got the F7SS and 94% charge I've got 49 days of battery life left. I do use the sports features when doing sports but with normal work weeks I mainly turn everything off and enjoy having a time keeper, wallet and flash light on my wrist.