The Finis Hydro Tracker GPS has been launched for swimmers who take to treading through open waters out in the wild. As many may have guessed, this fitness gadget is a tracking system which is complete with mapping and performance recording features to help professionals achieve their goals.
Besides tracking the course, the gadget also records vital performance information to deliver a statistical report which can then be used to compare data with regards to the progress made in the sport. The company’s free online Training Log also helps with analyzing the elevation, accumulated time, splits, speed and the distance covered, so that users can keep tabs on their targets accordingly. Needless to say, the results can then be shared with family and friends through Google Earth, CSV, KML, Facebook and Twitter.
“We created the Hydro Tracker GPS to meet the needs of open water swimmers and fitness enthusiasts,†shares John Mix, President of Finis. “Our Hydro Tracker GPS and free Streamline Log allow swimmers to dig deeper into their key workout stats, providing them with invaluable ongoing feedback. This new GPS system will help maximize anyone’s results.â€
This water-proof device bundles in a neoprene armband on which it can be attached when swimming and alternately, the Hydro Tracker GPS could also be fastened onto the wearer’s swim goggle straps. According to Finis, it doesn’t require GPS calibration and facilitates viewing routes on Google Maps. Plus, the integrated lithium-ion battery provides the juice for 16 hours on a single charge. Besides the user-friendly interface, the gadget delivers simple two-button operation with LED indicators. This offering can also be employed when jogging, hiking, skiing, biking and indulging in other such sports to track and record performance.
The Finis Hydro Tracker GPS price spells out to be $129.99 (approx. Rs. 6,380) and it can now be purchased from the company’s official web portal and via select retailers.
