The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a vital training tool for runners and other
outdoor athletes. But its speed and distance calculations rely on a a
GPS signal from the skies above, leaving those who want to run or train
indoors, well, out in the cold.
The Foot Pod uses a tiny ANT Sport transmitter to
communicate with the Forerunner 305. |
Garmin has solved this problem with the innovative Forerunner 305 Foot
Pod. This shoe-mounted accessory will provide accurate pace and distance
to the Forerunner 305 when GPS reception is unavailable, such as when
you're training on treadmills or indoor tracks. Speed and distance
information is calculated in the Foot Pod and transferred to the
Forerunner, where information from the Foot Pod is automatically
displayed and stored.
Dynastream Technology
The Foot Pod is built on Dynastream technology, which solves the
challenge of accurately measuring a user's speed and distance in real
time. The system was designed to measure each stride via a patented
accelerometer, which measures all parameters of each foot stride,
computes that data, then wirelessly transmits speed and distance
information to the Forerunner 305 wrist unit via a 2.4 GHz signal. To
date, Dynastream technology is the first and only commercially viable,
accurate stride analysis technology that can be used outside the
laboratory environment.
Simple to Use
Dynastream technology accurately measures your
stride--whether you're walking, running, or sprinting--using a
patented accelerometer. |
Once the Foot Pod is turned on, the Forerunner 305 recognizes its
wireless signal and asks if you wish to train using the Foot Pod instead
of with the Forerunner's built-in GPS. Once confirmed, the Forerunner
305 deactivates the GPS and the Foot Pod begins measuring the workout.
The Foot Pod communicates to the wrist unit using Dynastream's ANT Sport
wireless technology, a commonly available platform for connectivity and
interoperability between sports accessories and equipment. The unit
features a simple and secure lace-mounted attachment, and runs on a
single AAA battery that offers 70 hours of typical use. The Foot Pod is
97 percent accurate out of the box and 99 accurate percent when
calibrated. It can also be worn in tandem with the Forerunner 305's
wireless heart rate monitor.
Note: The Forerunner 305 needs to be updated to software version 2.5
before it will be compatible with the Foot Pod. You can download the
software update at garmin.com/support.
Product Description
Foot Pod, provides speed, distance, pace (indoor use only) Accessories
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