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    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    I've thought of buying one but never followed through. Any of you use one? And if so do you like it? I'd use it to count steps and calc miles. Anything else worth having in a pedomoter? I see some that are $100 but that seems over kill.

    #1930614
    Stephen M
    BPL Member

    @stephen-m

    Locale: Way up North

    They may work on a flat trail if you are walking at constant pace but any variation in pace or gradient will throw the pace count.

    #1930616
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    I was wondering about that.

    #1930632
    Gregory Allen
    BPL Member

    @gallen1119

    Locale: Golden, CO

    Wife and I got these last spring to motivate ourselves a bit more during the week for logging steps. Seems fairly accurate during hiking as well, but probably not as good as GPS-based mileage tracking. Counts "flights of stairs" also using some sort of altimeter which is interesting. YMMV but we like them.

    #1930635
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    one that was $100 I mentioned above. I think REI has one that is around $59 and one that is around $99. What ever I get, if I get one, must be able to work on trails. So thanks for the user experience.

    #1930644
    Steve K
    BPL Member

    @skomae

    Locale: northeastern US

    I too use the FitBit. I use the Zip, but after using the Zip for a few months I almost wish I'd waited for the One. The Zip has been great, with a stat-tracking website that can tell you your activity levels through the day and as a good indicator of about how "tough" a trip has been. I find its mileage estimate is fairly accurate on most varied terrain when you can keep a fairly even stride but on one very difficult mountain summit its estimate was wildly off, although the number of steps seemed spot on.

    That said, the One would be even better just because it has the altitude sensor.

    #1930649
    Sharon J.
    BPL Member

    @squark

    Locale: SF Bay area

    I use one of these as well. I like it as an exercise motivator, but I find the distance calculator over-generous compared to the map.

    #1930653
    mik matra
    BPL Member

    @mikmik

    Locale: Brisbane AUSTRALIA

    I used one on several days to see how many steps I take at work in the construction industry. I think the recomended steps for an adult is 7000 a day and I was averaging 10000 just at work.

    They are good for the amount of steps you are taking but unless each step is the same as the callibrated step length you have entered then the distance will be out.

    #1930683
    Aaron Lehoux
    Member

    @aaronjayl

    Locale: Southern Maine

    My wife and I both have the Fitbit Ultras. They are a fun little item for getting a general idea of activities, calories burned, etc. so you can stay motivated. Distance is pretty accurate for an average walking pace. However, taking mine on runs I have found it to be quite significantly off on distance. I've had 6 mile runs register just over 4 miles on the Fitbit. Regular hikes though have been pretty accurate. We've had quite a few friends and family members interested in them. We tell everyone they are great motivational tools for normal activities, but definitely not a replacement for a GPS and/or heart rate monitor for those that want to seriously track their health.

    #1930684
    Diplomatic Mike
    Member

    @mikefaedundee

    Locale: Under a bush in Scotland

    So a guy at work asks to see the apps that i have on my cell phone. He shouts at me "You're a child molester!"
    What are you talking about, i said.
    "You have a pedometer app on your phone!", he shouted.
    Don't be stupid, i said, that isn't the same thing as pedophilia.
    "So what does a pedometer app do then?", he asked.
    It tells you how many paces to the nearest nursery school, said i.

    I'll get my coat.

    #1930843
    steven franchuk
    Member

    @surf

    I don't have a pedometer but my sister does have a Ipod nano which does have a built in Pedometer. So if you want to hike with a pedometer and music player on a hike The Ipod Nano will do both.

    #1930850
    Thayne N
    BPL Member

    @teethless

    Locale: Four Corners

    hahahahahaha thank you mike for that!

    #1931305
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    tried the Striiv?

    #1931601
    Curry
    BPL Member

    @veganaloha

    Locale: USA

    yuk yuk yuk!

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