Dave Kruger wrote: > Evan Dallas wrote: > >> >> I usually don't keep it on while paddling (mostly use it to check my >> bearing), although sometimes I'll keep it on while hiking. >> >> Anyone want to comment on this purchase or suggest an alternative? >> Anyone think the 76CSx is worth the extra cost and size? > > Maybe a Map60Sx? Smaller than the 76 series, just as sensitive, and > also submersible. Down side: won't float. I've been using a Map60C > for three years and really love it, but under trees, it has trouble > maintaining contact with satellites. For hiking, the -x variants are > supposedly much better. I've got a 76Cx. The primary difference between the 76Cx and the 76CSx is that the latter has the electronic compass. Personally, I don't miss that feature on mine. When I bought mine (from GPSNOW.com) it was exactly the same price as the 60Cx. I haven't actually tested mine to see if it floats but that seems to me to be a good feature (and I don't know of any other models which claim to float). I don't know how waterproof the HCx is compared to the 60 or 76 series but for the price difference you can get a nice waterproof bag for it. It's also much smaller than the 60/76 series. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri May 30 2008 - 12:13:58 PDT
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