| When most of us think of handheld GPS systems, | | | | selecting a club, this happens automatically as you |
| we're thinking of something to help us out when | | | | move about so you always know the current |
| we're lost or need directions. If we do think of them | | | | yardage. If you just glanced at the screens, you'd |
| in a sporting context, its generally hunting, hiking, or | | | | think you were playing a golf video game! |
| perhaps fishing. A new wave of handhelds is aiming | | | | These units also include the same functionality we've |
| to change all that. | | | | come to expect in traditional handheld GPS systems. |
| Models like the Multi-sport GPS from Satsports and | | | | The added functionality doesn't come cheaply though. |
| Garmin Approach G5 are now including some | | | | You can expect to pay anywhere between three |
| innovative apps aimed at some sports you wouldn't | | | | and five hundred dollars for one of these units, but |
| expect. There are apps for runners which can | | | | like anything else the price will surely come down in |
| calculate distance, speed and time for bikers and | | | | time. |
| runners. There are apps for skiers which provide ski | | | | Other interesting models like the Garmin Forerunner, |
| maps from ski resorts world wide. | | | | a highly rated wristband unit, have built in heart rate |
| There are apps for golfers that provide yardage | | | | and calorie monitors for runners or cyclists. It also |
| information as well as maps of each hole, as well as | | | | calculates pace much like a jogging wristwatch so |
| information on hazards, greens, and bunkers. They | | | | that you are actually getting double duty for one |
| can even help you calculate your shot distance for | | | | device! |