Re: [Paddlewise] GPS

I have just sent my second e-trex back to Garminfor replacement.  The
first ones  screen was  about 80% covered with condesate.  I'd had it
for a year and a half but though I'd call the factory anyway and they
were great about replacing it even though the warrenty period was past.
My second unit lasted 2 days on the deck of my kayak and showed half
full of water when held upright.  This time the Garmin rep. said that
because of the greater cohesiveness of splashed water and falling rain
as opposed to that of submersion, I had exceeded the waterproof rating.
(Just B.S.?)  He said I should always use a waterproof bag.  Anyway he
finally relented and had me send it in.
I have a friend who is on his 5th unit and Garmin gave him some kind of
account no. that pays for shipping the units to the factory.  I was
afraid to push for that. 

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