J Darcy 5,871 Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Im thinking about getting one .wheres the best place guys?. nothing flash, just bog standard kit that can lead me back to the exact spot everytime....cheers....JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest craftycarper Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 i've got an old compass if interested.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,664 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 do you want to be using it in places like big woods or forestry mate it sounds a good idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest midnight_runner Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 price the one you want in the shops or on sites then go on to ebay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thurso jack 3 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 yeah loads on ebay or wait until january prices are bound to come down then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 whichever one you decide on make sure it works using 3 satelites otherwise in bad weather conditions you will get inacurate readings ................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bodach Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Great piece of kit for marking fishing hot spots when out at sea, I have gone through two of them in the last 8 years, they dont seem to last, you will still need to be able to work a compass tho as battries do run out and electronic eqp will fail when you need it the most! Bodach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 garmin have been doing them for a long time, this one is one of the simplest to use http://www.snowandrock.com/shop/activity/h...cts/GAR0005.htm but for an extra 50 quid, this one has a lot more features http://www.snowandrock.com/shop/activity/h...cts/GAR0002.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted November 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 i only want it for one thing...and thats to find an exact place in woodland time and time again. nothing fancy,thats all i need it for.....what do i need?...garmin?....ebay perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny4 0 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) would a pda sat nav not do the same job and can allso be used in car ( if your lost 2 :11: )so be of more use cause they or shooting down in price johnny Edited November 10, 2006 by johnny4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yeah, just get one of the 100 quid garmins, you can get a good un for 300 up, but the basic 100 pound model will get you back to within 2 meters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JOEB Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Your getting very technical these days JD, computer this, software that, GPS......... Whats the title of the next book.......ROBOHUNTER?? :11: :11: joeb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted November 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 yes, its going to be called "Extreme Cyber-gimplet"....all about IanB and his shit dogs and messing friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JOEB Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 yes, its going to be called "Extreme Cyber-gimplet"....all about IanB and his shit dogs and messing friends. :11: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moley 115 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 yes, its going to be called "Extreme Cyber-gimplet"....all about IanB and his shit dogs and messing friends. :11: you want a garmin e tex gps , there about £100 , or about £60-£ on ebay , i don,t think they are accurate to 2 meters , but i was told they can get you to within 6 meters,you can also rig them up to your pc and print off as a map with the locations as red X,s , apparently ,i,m gonna get one meself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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