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• 1 Kipp

  Overall great product. Easy to use and simple connection to the Garmin 305. I use mostly for teadmill workouts. Only concern is that if you plan on running different tempos during the same run, it’s accuracy is a little off. For example, if calibrate it for my slow 9:30 min pace, and then do a speed interval at 7:30, the distance will be off slightly unless stop and recalibrate to the 7:30 pace or initially calibrate it to somewhere in between. However, I love the cadence feature, which has really helped me improve my form and pace (I was running 159 steps/minute and now I run 180 after training with it for a couple of weeks). It fits securely into my shoelaces and can be removed easily when I run outside and want to use the GPS features of the watch. (The footpod will override the GPS distance if you try to use them both)

• 2 Nim

  The manufacturer, GARMIN, of this specific item lists the MSRP for the SDM4 Garmin Foot Pod SDM4 (ANT+)as $69.99. How can these sites sell it for so much more? Verified as of 06/11/2009.

• 3 Knotts

  I bought the foot pod so I could use my 405CX on an indoor track and have been pleased with the results.

  Calibration was easy. On the Garmin 010-00658-30 Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Blue) you can calibrate it using the GPS or a 400m track. I chose to use the GPS and it had me run .66 of a mile. Was easy and seems to be pretty accurate. The only issue is that you need to calibrate it at the pace you usually run at. For instance I usually run at a 10 minute/mile pace but since I was only running .66 miles while calibrating it I ran at a much faster pace throwing it off a bit.

  Running on a .10 mile indoor track after 3.5 miles it was off by about 50′ more by the end of the run. Not perfect by any means but I could probably calibrate it more (or you can adjust it manually) to key it in.

  I don’t use it running while outside, but if you don’t like the pace setting of the GPS you can have the watch display pace according to the foot pod instead.

  Installation and removal is easy. The instructions say it will fit in an insole pocket if your shoe has one, but mine does not. To attach it to the laces you slide the mounting bracket under two X’s where your shoe laces cross then snap the pod over the top. To remove you have to press a tab that unhooks it. It’s very secure and takes a lot of pressure to remove it. I have no fear that it will come off while running.

  I am very happy with the pod, it works very well, and is easy to use. If you want to use your GPS watch on a treadmill or indoor track during the winter months, it’s a must have.

• 4 Enright

  I ordered this item thinking I would be getting what is pictured that being a HRM for my Edge 305. I received a Forerunner 301 HRM which will not sync to my Edge. My item came from Long Trading Inc. To the seller’s credit he has contacted me and return will be made with full credit including S&H.

• 5 Agop

  Be careful replacing the battery. The cover is not moisture tight and if it is not sealed, corrosive sweat can reach the electronics in side giving your monitor the electonic equivalent of a fatal heart attack.

• 6 Gilbert

  The listing for this product is misleading. It states that it is for the Forerunner 305 and the Edge 305, however, it won’t work with the Forerunner 305. If you look more closely, this is stated in the technical details description for the product. I orderd this as a replacement for the monitor that came with my Forerunner and it absolutely will not work.

• 7 Ping

  My HR strap initially was not displaying bpm on my Forerunner 305.

  To make it work do the following:
  Use the mode button to get to
  Settings>> General>> Accessories >> Restart Scan

  It then worked well.

  Frustrating that no box or instructions were included with the HR Strap.

  I suspect this is a returned/gray market item.

  Enjoy!
  Tim

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