Locosys GW-60

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sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex
NSW
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14 Oct 2016 3:17pm
5ATM is 50 metres deep!!! How badly do you fall off??? Are you windsurfing off the edge of a waterfall or something????
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
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14 Oct 2016 2:46pm
my canmore watch is 5atm too, had it for over a year, no issues.
took it to 3/4 meters

the locosys watch looks very similar, shouldn't be an issue
BSN101
BSN101
WA
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14 Oct 2016 1:19pm
seanhogan said..
my canmore watch is 5atm too, had it for over a year, no issues.
took it to 3/4 meters

the locosys watch looks very similar, shouldn't be an issue


Sean, which canmore watch do you have? Where did you get it if you can recall and price.

Cheers Dave
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
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14 Oct 2016 4:29pm
I have the tw 102 and the tw 103

My best mate imports canmore locally, they were both around 200$ retail

they connect directly to IOS and have a bluetooth function for HR
Only drawback :
speed is in km/h

Unreal battery life though !!!!
BSN101
BSN101
WA
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14 Oct 2016 4:12pm
seanhogan said...
I have the tw 102 and the tw 103

My best mate imports canmore locally, they were both around 200$ retail

they connect directly to IOS and have a bluetooth function for HR
Only drawback :
speed is in km/h

Unreal battery life though !!!!


Cheers Sean,
Bother the same apart from HR?
Ive found them for $90 in Aust.

Cheers dave
seanhogan
seanhogan
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14 Oct 2016 7:51pm
wow that's a bloody good price !!!
legless
legless
SA
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15 Oct 2016 6:23am
Locosys is suggesting a RRP of the GW 60 of US$199 to $299 so AUS $278.60 to $418.60 my guess is it will be sold closer to the high end of that price range in Australia.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
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15 Oct 2016 9:12am
I've just had an email from Mark Taylor of Surfsail Australia.


Hi Mike I have placed an order for some GW60 for delivery late November. I am offering 20% discount off the RRP $369.99 incl GST for any pre orders, offer expires 30 November.

www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/product/locosys-gw-60-gps-1#surf-sail-clothing-hardware

Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate
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15 Oct 2016 1:28pm
$295.99. That's a bargain.
BSN101
BSN101
WA
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15 Oct 2016 7:55pm
Stuthepirate said...
$295.99. That's a bargain.


Bargain if it does the job!? When will we find out? If it works then I'll get one for sure
decrepit
decrepit
WA
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15 Oct 2016 8:16pm
BSN101 said..

Stuthepirate said...
$295.99. That's a bargain.



Bargain if it does the job!? When will we find out? If it works then I'll get one for sure


Can't answer that at the moment, don't know just when the test units will become available, and I'm not sure how long the testing phase will take. Hopefully it won't be too long!
berowne
berowne
NSW
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16 Oct 2016 1:53am
Buttons might actually work better than the -52's "touch" screen!
Steve Charles
Steve Charles
QLD
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16 Oct 2016 4:41pm
So who is going to pre-order. Under $300 and free shipping sounds good.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
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16 Oct 2016 5:54pm
berowne said..
Buttons might actually work better than the -52's "touch" screen!


One would certainly hope so! Pretty crap buttons if they don't.
lunny74
lunny74
WA
29 posts
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16 Oct 2016 8:14pm
I just pre ordered. Lets hope it does the job, I guess worst case I'll know what the time is
Dylan72
Dylan72
QLD
682 posts
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18 Oct 2016 11:50am
Definitely sorts out Xmas for Kellie (and a new device to experiment with for ka72.)
Steve Charles
Steve Charles
QLD
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18 Oct 2016 7:35pm
Dave and I just preordered.........
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
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18 Oct 2016 6:06pm
my hand's up for any GT31s being pensioned off
vando
vando
QLD
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19 Oct 2016 11:14pm
Stretchy said..
my hand's up for any GT31s being pensioned off


I have 2 GT31s ones only been used twice.
pm me if your interested
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
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19 Oct 2016 9:54pm
Pm sent
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
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20 Oct 2016 6:39am
shop.gps-speedsurfing.com/gw60
Tibor
Tibor
NSW
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21 Oct 2016 9:03am
Hello Gents! Has anyone tried yet downloading on to a smartphone (gaxynote4). I could do it with the G31 by taking out the card and using a card adapter. It's just that this comes handy to me when l am away and don't want to take the laptop with me.
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
6171 posts
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21 Oct 2016 12:41pm
tibi said..
Hello Gents! Has anyone tried yet downloading on to a smartphone (gaxynote4). I could do it with the G31 by taking out the card and using a card adapter. It's just that this comes handy to me when l am away and don't want to take the laptop with me.



No one has had a chance to try it because the GW-60 is not yet available. It is due Late November at the earliest.

In theory, it might be possible as the data memory on the GW-60 is 'universal' data memory. (Quote: now the GW-60 is able to support USB mass storage class (USB flash driver) for non-Windows user) That means it shows up on any compatible device (all common computers) just like an SD card or usb flash drive does with you adapter to your smartphone. If you can plug a GW-60 onto your Smartphone, it should also recognise the data memory and allow you to copy across. At Minimum, you will probably need some sort of Micro USB adapter for the USB connector.
Boombuster
Boombuster
QLD
585 posts
QLD, 585 posts
21 Oct 2016 2:35pm
All we might need is otg cable micro to USB female



Ian K
Ian K
WA
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21 Oct 2016 1:58pm
seanhogan said..
my canmore watch is 5atm too, had it for over a year, no issues.
took it to 3/4 meters

the locosys watch looks very similar, shouldn't be an issue


It's not so much the depth but the dynamic pressure of crashing into static water. At 40 knots, 20 m/sec the dynamic pressure is 1/2 rho V^2 = 200 kpa.
That's 2 atmospheres, equivalent to 20 metres water depth. A 50 knots crash is just over 3 atmospheres, still OK for a 5 atm watch . Anybody crashing at 50 knots has more to worry about than their watch.
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
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21 Oct 2016 5:24pm
Ian K said..


seanhogan said..
my canmore watch is 5atm too, had it for over a year, no issues.
took it to 3/4 meters

the locosys watch looks very similar, shouldn't be an issue




It's not so much the depth but the dynamic pressure of crashing into static water. At 40 knots, 20 m/sec the dynamic pressure is 1/2 rho V^2 = 200 kpa.
That's 2 atmospheres, equivalent to 20 metres water depth. A 50 knots crash is just over 3 atmospheres, still OK for a 5 atm watch . Anybody crashing at 50 knots has more to worry about than their watch.



sailquik
sailquik
VIC
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25 Oct 2016 12:40pm
This answered the question of the USB connecting interface:



More info on speed genie report:

decrepit
decrepit
WA
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25 Oct 2016 11:07am
Good one Andrew, it's a bit hard to see how they've waterproofed it though.

I think we'll have to look after that cable, may be hard to get another one.
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
QLD, 3424 posts
25 Oct 2016 2:37pm
cable with clamp looks very similar to the canmore one.

only issue I've ever had is oxydation of the 4 connectors at the back of the watch, nothing a good spray of wd 40 couldn't fix !
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
6171 posts
VIC, 6171 posts
25 Oct 2016 4:12pm
decrepit said..
Good one Andrew, it's a bit hard to see how they've waterproofed it though.

I think we'll have to look after that cable, may be hard to get another one.



The contacts look a lot like the old Foretrex 201 we used in the old days. No real issues with that part of them.

I am sure Locosys will be able to supply replacement cables.
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