Garmin Forerunner Quick Release Kit by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin Forerunner Quick Release Kit
Digital camera Review: Nice surprise
Summary: 3 Stars
I was surprised by this kit and it's functionality for someone training for tri or duathlons. The pictures don't give it enough credit for how well it works. 3 stars based on the wristband could be a little more comfortable.Digital camera Review: Not a secure mount
Summary: 1 Stars
The mount is not a secure way to hold the GPS onto a bike. I have had the GPS unit fly off the bike while riding. I did recover the GPS in the ditch, but do you really want to use a mount that can't hold the Garmin onto the bike?Digital camera Review: Not bad once you get used to it
Summary: 4 Stars
It sits up a bit high but once you get the snap-in/snap-out system figured out it holds together well. I've now run with it a couple of times and it is secure. I am looking forward to doing a Tri in it to see how the switch off between the bike and run works (I also bought the bike mount.Digital camera Review: Not for Extreme Sports
Summary: 3 Stars
I love my Garmin 305. Works great. I bought this kit b/c I run and mountain bike a lot and this kit makes transitions easy between wrist and bike.
Worked so good that I decided to strap it on to my wrist while I was at the motocross track. Not a good idea. One lap and it had popped out of the quick release wrist strap. Same thing with bike mount kit.
So, the lesson is it works great if you aren't going to be in a situation where it is really going to get thrown around a lot. I would not trust this kit for my mountain bike in extreme situations where it is going to get rough (i.e. think Porcupine Rim Trail out at Moab). Other than that it works great!
Digital camera Review: Not perfected
Summary: 1 Stars
I use the 305 for off-road running/hiking, cycling and for paddling. The ability to quickly move from bike to foot and have the 305 on the handlebar is great. However, I was standing near the water and threw something. I didn't throw it very hard, but the 305 came off the mount and flew into the water. Since the 305 does not float, no more GPS. I have also had it come off from bumping into things, but for most people who probably just use it on the road, that may not be a big deal, so I am giving it 3 stars, even though for me I don't think the product will work at all.
I am going to contact the manufacturer and if their response warrants it, I will amend this review.
Edit -- no response whatsoever. Disappointing. Reduced my rating from 3 to 2 stars.
2nd Edit -- After continued lack of response from manufacturer (not even courtesy of acknowledgement, let alone offer of assistance in replacing the gps unit), despite NUMEROUS others reporting the same fault, down to 1 star.