Hi! I made a mistake: the glass is not Sapphire glass but Gorilla glass! Thanks for those of you who pointed this out to me. 'Funny' thing is that I always send the review text to the manufacturer to check the technical details and I got no remark from Polar on this. What does this say about how well they know their products? Bottom line is of course that I made the mistake and that the glass is still scratch free. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I hear polar customer care is like DMV. Although they are prompt in TH-cam comment section.Thank you for the video once again.Can you do a Coros Apex Pro review please? I like your style of presentation.
The glass isn't scratch free like the bezel.It is not so hard to scratch this watch.I am a user from few months.Good watch but not so hard like manufacturer says.The watch has got navigation features only from sports modes...
@@jaroslawiwanski3063 Ok, that is strange. I still don't see scratches on may screen. I have heard from some rock climbers about scratches and that I do understand. Do you know how you scratch it? maybe work that you do being in the military? But.... it is not the best outdoor watch and not the best sports watch I think. I am reviewing the Garmin Instinct Tactical and the 6 at the moment...
Great to see a review of an outdoor watch by someone expert in the problems faced by hikers/climbers! After so many decades in the business Polar really needs to do better and taking tips from reviewers like you would be a smart move.
Hi Anthony, They need to, but I never heard anything from them on my remarks since... so don't count on it. Enjoy the outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi! Because I am already not to positive and I did not want to make the video longer, I did not make the remark on electronics... What ever you do outdoors: bring a paper map and a compass and know how to work with them. Electronics have the feature to fail. Map and compass never. Thanks for watching the video and the commenting! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I think it is Gorilla Glass not Sapphire Sir. Nice work BTW. My Q is, the screen looked brighter in your reviews because you had lights while doing the video or thats how it looks during daytime? I read somewhere the screen is pretty dim
Just bought the Polar Grit X. It's the most I've ever spent on a watch. Your complete detailed review was very helpful. I now understand the features, software, pros and cons. Thank you, thank you.
Hi! I made a mistake. The glass of the Polar is not Sapphire glass but Gorilla glass. Thanks to some of you he pointed this out to me. Funny thing: I always send the review text to the manufacturer to check the technical details before shooting the video. No remark was made from their side....Bottom line is of course: the glass is strong and still scratch free. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi Gijs, the factory reset did the job! Now the watch corrects the height according the GPS value within a few minutes. By the way - thanks for your great review!
I wish I could... Suunto is not willing to except my invitations and I can not buy the watch just for the review... with 100.000 followers 😉. Thanks for the comment 👍. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I emailed polar about including the Baro/alti and compass in the menu to be used separately from recorded activity. They keep saying that they will pass it on the development team. Did you let Polar know that it would be wise to implement this functionality? Cheers, and thanks for the great video.
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Oh dear it seem like we are being pamled off by customer service. I was told the same. So basically, one year down the line and still no ABC functionality added. Very poor development team.!!!!!
Great video thanks. Dont gonna buy this when it lacks in so many ways. I do like the bigger screen on this though rather than the Casio Mudmaster. If you want just a watch with a big/bigger screen with focus on outdoor use (not sport use) such as a good reliable compass, good GPS, barometer, weather warnings and also maybe the possibility to see the map/route on the screen of the watch as you hiking what will you recomend? The best that you tried out so far? Thanks again for a great chanel 👏👍
Hi Håkan, Thanks for the compliment! Still... I like my old Suunto since it does what it needs to do and is indestructible. I am curious about the Garmins and I tried the Instinct all ready and it is fine. Bit small screen maybe for you.... Did you see the 'new' refurbished Suunto's? Cool initiative. Take a look here: bit.ly/2IKa4xh. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great review again Gijs. Just wondering, did you ever get a reply from Polar about the altitude calculation or did that remain a 'secret'? And are you aware of whether Polar has since addressed some issues?
I agree with your comments about the Grit X not being the best outdoor watch for weather forecasting, with its lack of barometric data storage. I have a Suunto ABC watch for outdoor adventures that I'm very happy with. No GPS so it provides close to 12 months battery use as long as I don't use the compass too much, and the barometer/altimeter performs accurately. But, the issue with forecasting in mountainous terrain is always going to be an issue no matter the device, in that either the terrain and/or the pressure is going to be varying, so an accurate histogram of barometric pressure will always be problematic and dependant on how often you re-calibrate the watch with a topo map throughout the day. As for GPS, altitude/elevation is the least accurate metric provided out of the x,y,z co-ordinates simply due to the vertical geometries of visible satellites w.r.t. your position. I never engage GPS for this use and Polar are making huge assumptions to think they are reliably using it to calibrate against.
Hi, I am sorry for my late response but I was on holiday and took my time. Thanks for the nice comment and sharing your thoughts and experience! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi Grant, No... they are not there. I am sorry about that. I was in the middle of the production of the Garmin Instinct when my voice got bust. Maybe you've seen the videos. The Instinct... its mine now and it is super for outdoor en sport. I will try to get the video done soon. The 6... I send it back. Super watch but too heavy for to liking and an overkill on functions, for me that is. Hope this explains it a bit. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great review, I personally submitted feedback to Polar tonget their act together and add a barometer face with Storm Alarm. I do hope that listen. I even showed them how well Coros Apex pro has it implemented as well as Garmin. The Grit X is a really cool outdoor watch but the lack of ABC on demand makes it a poor choice for outdoor enthusiast.
Hi BW, Thanks for the comment and I am afraid they don't get it. I never had a reply on my suggestions. A bit of a pity for a brand with a good reputation. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews funny enough I do get replies saying thye will forward my suggestion to the developememt team! I guess it's generic response to shut people up 😉 For proper outdoor features I guess we must stick with Suunto, Garmin and Coros for now, u less they surprise us
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Yep, the Ultra is great however it’s another failure from Apple to have a proper ABC instead we have a A?C!!! No barometer & Altimeter widget 😂
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews coming after a year to say still no Barometer widget in Polar! I guess it's the sort of company that has no intention to listen to feedback or criticism. Shame they have a nice app and sleep tracking.
Hello, Thank you for you detailed review! I'm in a spot where I would like to get my first smart watch and looking for alternatives. I'm between Grit X and the Garmin watches that you had there. Have you had time to test those and is the reviews coming anytime soon? I mostly do fishing hikes and I would like to record my daily routes. Those trips lasts several days so battery life is a crucial thing for me.
Think about the Garmin Instinct. I al reviewing one for about a year now and I love it. I hope this helps. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
hi i have a grit x and they say that the watch's autonomy is 40h in activity mode, but mine with 100% battery suggests 35h of autonomy in any sport option that uses GPS, i would like to know if what you used happened the same thing. thanks
Hi Homero, Thanks for the comment and your question. Well... I do think numbers are always on the positive side of manufacturers. This is probably because they run lab tests for this kind of info. Warm conditions etc. A five hour difference sounds a lot but I think is acceptabel. I did ask Polar some questions about the watch but the are not very willing to answer so I don't think I have a chance if I ask them about this. Sorry I can't be of more help. Happy New Year! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hoi Johan, I love my Suunto Ambit and never tried the 9. I am reviewing a Garmin Instinct Solar and a 6x at the moment. The 6 is big and sort of heavy for a small wrist. I love the Instinct: simple, super lightweight, sturdy and all the features I need outdoors. I am shooting the review at this moment so it should be online shortly. It had to be out already for a months but due to some personal circumstances I could finish the shoot I started. If you need to know more, give me a call. Cheers, Gijs
Thank you, such a great video. Would you recommend a watch for me, Two days in a week out door and 3 to 4 indoor workout. Looking for something which can help me monitor my calories and help me with more data to improve. I do weight training and cardio for indoors. I really loved your video, with such details.
Hi Ashish, Sorry for the late reply but I was out in the mountains. Yes, go for a Garmin Instinct. I have one and love it. Super for outdoor and also good for sports. I am working on the review....I hope this helps. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hello Gijs, I bought the Grit X three weeks ago and what you are reporting about the barometric and the altitude measurement is unfortunately correct. My watch starts a new activity always with the height of the last activity start value. So I was in the mountains last week at 1100 m and the activity started with the hight of my home (180 m). Even worse, the Grit X did not calibrate with the GPS height within a few minutes, as stated in the manual. Maybe the watch is defect? I am not willing to calibrate manually before all new activities. So if a reset to the factory status does not help, I will have to sell the watch. Or do you have any advice for me? I like the other features of the watch a lot.
Sorry that I am correct 😏. Are you sure did everything correct? I am traveling at the moment and don't have the possibility to check. When I am home next week I can. Send me an email about this and I will get back to you. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
How is the map functionality. I'm after a watch for trail running that can give me directions on the trail and a mini map of where I am/where I need to go ?
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Thanks. I'm coming to the conclusion that the Fenix 6 is a better fit for my purposes. It's just too damn expensive. Might stick with my Garmin 235 for now and use my handheld gps when necessary.
Beste, ik wandel lange afstanden tot 100 mijl en twijfel tussen deze Grit X Pro en de nieuwe Suunto 9 Peak Pro. Geen idee of je de Suunto getest hebt maar welke van de 2 is het beste voor navigatie? De lompe Garmins met kaarten geen interesse. Zelf plan ik mijn routes via Komoot of Strava. Hartelijk dank voor uw advies!
Hi Gino, Nou.... the Grit X zeker niet wat mij betreft. De Suunto heb ik helaas niet getest. Suunto is als bedrijf niet het meest toegankelijke. Waarom niet een Garmin in je lijstje? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Was niet tevreden over de Garmin Instinct solar. Gps was hij soms kwijt. Garmin veel functies maar teveel nar mijn behoeften. Suunto 9 Peak Pro gaat het worden. Skandinavisch design en hardware van topkwaliteit! 😊
@@ginovanbelleghem8548 Wat gek van die Instinct. Ik ken nogal wat mensen inmiddels die hem hebben en zonder problemen. Suunto... ik heb er wel een paar hoor en ik vind het fijne horloges, maar ze zijn te oud om een review van te maken. Even kopen zit er niet en Suunto reageert nooit op emails en belletjes. Jammer want ik zou ze erg graag bij hebben voor de volledigheid.
Hi Christian, Yes, I know by now ;-). That was a honest mistake I made. Funny thing is that I always send the review text to the manufacturer to check the technical details and I got no remark from Polar on this. This says something about how well they know their products. Bottom line is of course that the glass is still scratch free. I hope you likes the video though. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi Imad, Promotional... then I would have rated it with a higher rating. Negative points: Lacks outdoor functionality Altitude calculation unclear No Barometer functions No weather trend Phone connection needed for weather app Screen hard to read with sun/white clouds Sorry my friend: you don't get what I am about. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi Ellery, I don't m ind buying my own coffee, but I would appreciatie the why behind your remark. Maybe I can improve on your suggestions. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank Koen. Ellery has a beef with me, he/she makes remarks I don't get. I've had more. Neither why he/she even follows me if he/she does not like what I do. But he, what can I do... Thanks for your support. Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Gijs, it's an (I believe mostly used in the states) expression. See this info about it: blog.close.com/networking-with-busy-people/
Hi Gijs, can you do a review of the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar and a comparison of this Polar Grit X to G Shock Mudmaster you previously did a review of. Thanks, Sam.
Hi MrRock, Sorry, no I can't. You have seen the comment I have on the Grid X and I have tested a while with the Fenix but both are to heavy and there is som much going on in not outdoor related features that I decided to do a review on the Instinct. I am working on it. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
It's no Fenix 6s pro, I need the maps (for example my Garmin Edge 530 died when I was on bikepacking trip to Switserland and luckly I had the Fenix 6s pro so I could just use that to navigate, it kind of saved the trip) and music in 1 watch!
Dear Koen, No it is not and - I don't want to sound like a school teacher - the Edge and the 6 are no map and compass. Because I am already not to positive and I did not want to make the video longer, I did not make the remark on electronics... What ever you do outdoors: bring a paper map and a compass and know how to work with them. Electronics have the feature to fail. Map and compass never. Thanks for watching the video and the comment! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi! I made a mistake: the glass is not Sapphire glass but Gorilla glass! Thanks for those of you who pointed this out to me. 'Funny' thing is that I always send the review text to the manufacturer to check the technical details and I got no remark from Polar on this. What does this say about how well they know their products? Bottom line is of course that I made the mistake and that the glass is still scratch free. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I hear polar customer care is like DMV. Although they are prompt in TH-cam comment section.Thank you for the video once again.Can you do a Coros Apex Pro review please? I like your style of presentation.
The glass isn't scratch free like the bezel.It is not so hard to scratch this watch.I am a user from few months.Good watch but not so hard like manufacturer says.The watch has got navigation features only from sports modes...
@@jaroslawiwanski3063 What kind of sports do you do?
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Running,strentgh training for runners and I am working as a soldier.
@@jaroslawiwanski3063 Ok, that is strange. I still don't see scratches on may screen. I have heard from some rock climbers about scratches and that I do understand. Do you know how you scratch it? maybe work that you do being in the military? But.... it is not the best outdoor watch and not the best sports watch I think. I am reviewing the Garmin Instinct Tactical and the 6 at the moment...
Great to see a review of an outdoor watch by someone expert in the problems faced by hikers/climbers! After so many decades in the business Polar really needs to do better and taking tips from reviewers like you would be a smart move.
Hi Anthony, They need to, but I never heard anything from them on my remarks since... so don't count on it. Enjoy the outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi! Because I am already not to positive and I did not want to make the video longer, I did not make the remark on electronics... What ever you do outdoors: bring a paper map and a compass and know how to work with them. Electronics have the feature to fail. Map and compass never. Thanks for watching the video and the commenting! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I think it is Gorilla Glass not Sapphire Sir. Nice work BTW. My Q is, the screen looked brighter in your reviews because you had lights while doing the video or thats how it looks during daytime? I read somewhere the screen is pretty dim
@@SuperAdobeFlash The screen is pretty dim! I had to do it inside with lights because outside it was almost impossible to shoot.
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Thats a bummer.I'd rather go for Coros Apex Pro at least it has sapphire and titanium bezel.
Just bought the Polar Grit X. It's the most I've ever spent on a watch. Your complete detailed review was very helpful. I now understand the features, software, pros and cons. Thank you, thank you.
Hi OJ, You are welcome 🙏 ! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi! I made a mistake. The glass of the Polar is not Sapphire glass but Gorilla glass. Thanks to some of you he pointed this out to me. Funny thing: I always send the review text to the manufacturer to check the technical details before shooting the video. No remark was made from their side....Bottom line is of course: the glass is strong and still scratch free. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Hi Gijs, the factory reset did the job! Now the watch corrects the height according the GPS value within a few minutes. By the way - thanks for your great review!
Got it! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
It is time you test suunto 9. With new last FW update it is really stellar watch. Have everything you looking or missed with Polar.
I wish I could... Suunto is not willing to except my invitations and I can not buy the watch just for the review... with 100.000 followers 😉. Thanks for the comment 👍. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Thank! You helped me out to take my final decision!
Hi Mac, And.. did you buy it? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Yes I did!! Thanks to you man! I'm just waiting for it, should arrive tomorrow!
I emailed polar about including the Baro/alti and compass in the menu to be used separately from recorded activity. They keep saying that they will pass it on the development team. Did you let Polar know that it would be wise to implement this functionality? Cheers, and thanks for the great video.
Hi Vlad, Yes, I did. Same answer, no news after that.... Thank you for the compliments! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Oh dear it seem like we are being pamled off by customer service. I was told the same. So basically, one year down the line and still no ABC functionality added. Very poor development team.!!!!!
Great video thanks. Dont gonna buy this when it lacks in so many ways. I do like the bigger screen on this though rather than the Casio Mudmaster. If you want just a watch with a big/bigger screen with focus on outdoor use (not sport use) such as a good reliable compass, good GPS, barometer, weather warnings and also maybe the possibility to see the map/route on the screen of the watch as you hiking what will you recomend? The best that you tried out so far? Thanks again for a great chanel
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Hi Håkan, Thanks for the compliment! Still... I like my old Suunto since it does what it needs to do and is indestructible. I am curious about the Garmins and I tried the Instinct all ready and it is fine. Bit small screen maybe for you.... Did you see the 'new' refurbished Suunto's? Cool initiative. Take a look here: bit.ly/2IKa4xh. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great review again Gijs.
Just wondering, did you ever get a reply from Polar about the altitude calculation or did that remain a 'secret'? And are you aware of whether Polar has since addressed some issues?
Hi TW, Never got any reaction and no I am not aware of any changes....did they? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs.
I agree with your comments about the Grit X not being the best outdoor watch for weather forecasting, with its lack of barometric data storage. I have a Suunto ABC watch for outdoor adventures that I'm very happy with. No GPS so it provides close to 12 months battery use as long as I don't use the compass too much, and the barometer/altimeter performs accurately. But, the issue with forecasting in mountainous terrain is always going to be an issue no matter the device, in that either the terrain and/or the pressure is going to be varying, so an accurate histogram of barometric pressure will always be problematic and dependant on how often you re-calibrate the watch with a topo map throughout the day. As for GPS, altitude/elevation is the least accurate metric provided out of the x,y,z co-ordinates simply due to the vertical geometries of visible satellites w.r.t. your position. I never engage GPS for this use and Polar are making huge assumptions to think they are reliably using it to calibrate against.
Hi, I am sorry for my late response but I was on holiday and took my time. Thanks for the nice comment and sharing your thoughts and experience! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great review - couldn’t see the review for the Garmin watches?
Hi Grant, No... they are not there. I am sorry about that. I was in the middle of the production of the Garmin Instinct when my voice got bust. Maybe you've seen the videos. The Instinct... its mine now and it is super for outdoor en sport. I will try to get the video done soon. The 6... I send it back. Super watch but too heavy for to liking and an overkill on functions, for me that is. Hope this explains it a bit. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great review, I personally submitted feedback to Polar tonget their act together and add a barometer face with Storm Alarm. I do hope that listen. I even showed them how well Coros Apex pro has it implemented as well as Garmin. The Grit X is a really cool outdoor watch but the lack of ABC on demand makes it a poor choice for outdoor enthusiast.
Hi BW, Thanks for the comment and I am afraid they don't get it. I never had a reply on my suggestions. A bit of a pity for a brand with a good reputation. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews funny enough I do get replies saying thye will forward my suggestion to the developememt team! I guess it's generic response to shut people up 😉 For proper outdoor features I guess we must stick with Suunto, Garmin and Coros for now, u less they surprise us
Apple just announced a watch that might be interesting....
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Yep, the Ultra is great however it’s another failure from Apple to have a proper ABC instead we have a A?C!!! No barometer & Altimeter widget 😂
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews coming after a year to say still no Barometer widget in Polar! I guess it's the sort of company that has no intention to listen to feedback or criticism. Shame they have a nice app and sleep tracking.
Hello, Thank you for you detailed review! I'm in a spot where I would like to get my first smart watch and looking for alternatives. I'm between Grit X and the Garmin watches that you had there. Have you had time to test those and is the reviews coming anytime soon? I mostly do fishing hikes and I would like to record my daily routes. Those trips lasts several days so battery life is a crucial thing for me.
Think about the Garmin Instinct. I al reviewing one for about a year now and I love it. I hope this helps. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
I love my Fenix 5x but are very curious about your Fenix 6 (x pro?) review!
Well... I just starting testing that one, not the pro 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
hi i have a grit x and they say that the watch's autonomy is 40h in activity mode, but mine with 100% battery suggests 35h of autonomy in any sport option that uses GPS, i would like to know if what you used happened the same thing. thanks
Hi Homero, Thanks for the comment and your question. Well... I do think numbers are always on the positive side of manufacturers. This is probably because they run lab tests for this kind of info. Warm conditions etc. A five hour difference sounds a lot but I think is acceptabel. I did ask Polar some questions about the watch but the are not very willing to answer so I don't think I have a chance if I ask them about this. Sorry I can't be of more help. Happy New Year! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Gijs - what is your view of the Garmin Fenix 6x vs the Suunto 9 baro? Trying to determine which watch to buy for my hiking
Hoi Johan, I love my Suunto Ambit and never tried the 9. I am reviewing a Garmin Instinct Solar and a 6x at the moment. The 6 is big and sort of heavy for a small wrist. I love the Instinct: simple, super lightweight, sturdy and all the features I need outdoors. I am shooting the review at this moment so it should be online shortly. It had to be out already for a months but due to some personal circumstances I could finish the shoot I started. If you need to know more, give me a call. Cheers, Gijs
Thank you, such a great video. Would you recommend a watch for me, Two days in a week out door and 3 to 4 indoor workout. Looking for something which can help me monitor my calories and help me with more data to improve. I do weight training and cardio for indoors. I really loved your video, with such details.
Hi Ashish, Sorry for the late reply but I was out in the mountains. Yes, go for a Garmin Instinct. I have one and love it. Super for outdoor and also good for sports. I am working on the review....I hope this helps. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Thanks a ton. Have a good time.
Hello Gijs, I bought the Grit X three weeks ago and what you are reporting about the barometric and the altitude measurement is unfortunately correct. My watch starts a new activity always with the height of the last activity start value. So I was in the mountains last week at 1100 m and the activity started with the hight of my home (180 m). Even worse, the Grit X did not calibrate with the GPS height within a few minutes, as stated in the manual. Maybe the watch is defect? I am not willing to calibrate manually before all new activities. So if a reset to the factory status does not help, I will have to sell the watch. Or do you have any advice for me? I like the other features of the watch a lot.
Sorry that I am correct 😏. Are you sure did everything correct? I am traveling at the moment and don't have the possibility to check. When I am home next week I can. Send me an email about this and I will get back to you. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
How is the map functionality. I'm after a watch for trail running that can give me directions on the trail and a mini map of where I am/where I need to go ?
Hi Gazza, It is very basic and I would buy it because of this. The Garmin Fenix 6 is a better option if you want a map with orientation.
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Thanks. I'm coming to the conclusion that the Fenix 6 is a better fit for my purposes. It's just too damn expensive. Might stick with my Garmin 235 for now and use my handheld gps when necessary.
Beste, ik wandel lange afstanden tot 100 mijl en twijfel tussen deze Grit X Pro en de nieuwe Suunto 9 Peak Pro. Geen idee of je de Suunto getest hebt maar welke van de 2 is het beste voor navigatie? De lompe Garmins met kaarten geen interesse. Zelf plan ik mijn routes via Komoot of Strava. Hartelijk dank voor uw advies!
Hi Gino, Nou.... the Grit X zeker niet wat mij betreft. De Suunto heb ik helaas niet getest. Suunto is als bedrijf niet het meest toegankelijke. Waarom niet een Garmin in je lijstje? Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Was niet tevreden over de Garmin Instinct solar. Gps was hij soms kwijt. Garmin veel functies maar teveel nar mijn behoeften. Suunto 9 Peak Pro gaat het worden. Skandinavisch design en hardware van topkwaliteit! 😊
@@ginovanbelleghem8548 Wat gek van die Instinct. Ik ken nogal wat mensen inmiddels die hem hebben en zonder problemen. Suunto... ik heb er wel een paar hoor en ik vind het fijne horloges, maar ze zijn te oud om een review van te maken. Even kopen zit er niet en Suunto reageert nooit op emails en belletjes. Jammer want ik zou ze erg graag bij hebben voor de volledigheid.
Grit x or Venu 2 for advance runner and for outdoor workout?
Hi Ant, No Grid X. Way to heavy. I have an Instinct now. Works super. Venu 2... I did not test it. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Excellent review! And you've covered all the valid points from a hikers perspective. Thanks.
Thank you so much! 😊🙏👍Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
thx
Hi Anish, thx back 🙏. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
It si not Sapphire glass!!! It is gorilla glass
Hi Christian, Yes, I know by now ;-). That was a honest mistake I made. Funny thing is that I always send the review text to the manufacturer to check the technical details and I got no remark from Polar on this. This says something about how well they know their products. Bottom line is of course that the glass is still scratch free. I hope you likes the video though. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Mostly promotional and less of insights.
Hi Imad,
Promotional... then I would have rated it with a higher rating.
Negative points:
Lacks outdoor functionality
Altitude calculation unclear
No Barometer functions
No weather trend
Phone connection needed for weather app
Screen hard to read with sun/white clouds
Sorry my friend: you don't get what I am about.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe!
Cheers,
Gijs
Buy your own coffee.
Hi Ellery, I don't m ind buying my own coffee, but I would appreciatie the why behind your remark. Maybe I can improve on your suggestions. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Do you not know your own behavior¿
@@ellerybice3787 So u comment a snarky remark but can't explain it? Like he said u don't have to buy anything or give any money if u don't want to!
Thank Koen. Ellery has a beef with me, he/she makes remarks I don't get. I've had more. Neither why he/she even follows me if he/she does not like what I do. But he, what can I do... Thanks for your support. Gijs
@@OutdoorguruGearReviews Gijs, it's an (I believe mostly used in the states) expression.
See this info about it: blog.close.com/networking-with-busy-people/
Hi Gijs, can you do a review of the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar and a comparison of this Polar Grit X to G Shock Mudmaster you previously did a review of. Thanks, Sam.
Hi MrRock, Sorry, no I can't. You have seen the comment I have on the Grid X and I have tested a while with the Fenix but both are to heavy and there is som much going on in not outdoor related features that I decided to do a review on the Instinct. I am working on it. Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
It's no Fenix 6s pro, I need the maps (for example my Garmin Edge 530 died when I was on bikepacking trip to Switserland and luckly I had the Fenix 6s pro so I could just use that to navigate, it kind of saved the trip) and music in 1 watch!
Dear Koen, No it is not and - I don't want to sound like a school teacher - the Edge and the 6 are no map and compass. Because I am already not to positive and I did not want to make the video longer, I did not make the remark on electronics... What ever you do outdoors: bring a paper map and a compass and know how to work with them. Electronics have the feature to fail. Map and compass never. Thanks for watching the video and the comment! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay Safe! Cheers, Gijs
Great work on video mate greetings from spain 👍👍👍
Thanks Dean! Enjoy the Outdoors and Stay safe! Cheers, Gijs