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Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against it. Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. Regards and good running.

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Want to buy a Triax 250?

|Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What |do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex |Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having |the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against |it. | |Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. | |Regards and good running. | |

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Personally, I really like my Triax 120 (I’ve been using it for 1 year so far…)  Specifically, I like/use the following features: 1. Timer Mode set at 60 seconds lets me stretch each muscle and make sure I spend enough time on each muscle / muscle group before and after running. 2. Chronograph with lap timing (well duh…everyone uses this function) 3. Data function – lets me enter info into my training log at my convenience (end of week) instead of having to do it daily. 4. LARGE numbers – hey…I’m not blind but I really appreciate large numbers so I don’t have to keep my arm up at my head to read a split while I’m blasting. 5. Illuminated dial – Hit any button and the dial will illuminate – great design given that if you’re hitting buttons, you probably have a need to read the dial. 6. Dual timezones – makes the watch useful for other hobbies that use GMT as a base. Other watches may do all of this better / cheaper but I’m very happy with mine.  In fact, it was given to me as an anniversary gift and I STILL show friends/colleagues, "Look what my beautiful bride bought me…isn’t this thing great???" Best O’Luck RHM

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I’ve been using the Timex 100 Lap indiglo Ironman since it came out in 1994. I’m on my 2nd one due to the fact I NEVER take it off.  (Sleep, shower, swim, run, work, etc….)  I love this watch.  In fact, I just received a Nike Triax 42 for Christmas and took it back because it didn’t do anything for me that my Timex doesn’t.  The only differences I can see are: Nike Triax: Tilted face for supposedly better view. Larger digits for easier viewing. Timex Ironman: Allows me to delete each saved segment 1 at a time.  I may be wrong about this but I tried several times with the NIKE and I could only delete all saved runs rather than 1 at a time. The difference in price for me was Timex 16.95 at Wal-Mart(normal price was $28.95) and Nike free (normal price $99.99).  I was really hoping to use the Nike watch but after trying it one day, I just couldn’t justify the price difference(even though I paid nothing for it).  If I could have only one of these 2 watches and I got them both for free I would choose the Timex. Chris Janus – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against it. Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. Regards and good running.

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I suspect the reason you don;t have any sound after replacing the battery is due to the cover being replaced upside down.  While I haven’t replaced the battery in the 100 yet this is the cause of problems like yours in the 8 and 50 lap models.  Try rotating the cover 180 degrees and see if that fixes your problems. Tom

: Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What : do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex : Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having : the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against : it. : Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. : Regards and good running.

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I like the Nike 120 and have had it for about 6 months.  I needed it for the larger numbers when I have trouble seeing thru the sweat on my glasses.  I can not confirm if you can delete segements on the 40 but you can on the 120 and 250.  If you press and hold the wrong button you can erase all segements (if thats what you wanted).  The only fault I have with my 120 is the preshaped form it has.  It fits fine on my left wrist but does not fit as comfortly on my right (depending on which hand I want to strap the water bottle into).  For this reason it tends to stay on my left.   Have tried a number of other brands and small buttons and numbers just aren’t my thing.  Only had it happen once where I double hit the lap time count  (out of 450 hits – yes I keep running logs and that is once each mile) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Want to buy a Triax 250? |Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What |do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex |Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having |the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against |it. | |Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. | |Regards and good running. | |

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No comment from me on the Triax. I do use the Timex Ironman 50. The problem I have with my model (unless they’ve upgraded it) is the small buttons and the small digits. I’ve had moments when I hit the Lap button or stop button just to find out minutes later that I did not activate the button. The small digits makes it hard to read the watch while my body is moving up and down (and forward) from running. CGYH

: reason it tends to stay on my left.   Have tried a number of other brands and : small buttons and numbers just aren’t my thing.  Only had it happen once where I : double hit the lap time count  (out of 450 hits – yes I keep running logs and : that is once each mile) :

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I agree about the Timex Ironman 100.  Only where can you buy it for $28.95 (let alone $16.95)? The high-contrast day/night Indiglo beats somewhat larger numbers hands down. — Ray "6:30" Charbonneau R107 – End User Computing The MITRE Corporation – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve been using the Timex 100 Lap indiglo Ironman since it came out in 1994. I’m on my 2nd one due to the fact I NEVER take it off.  (Sleep, shower, swim, run, work, etc….)  I love this watch.  In fact, I just received a Nike Triax 42 for Christmas and took it back because it didn’t do anything for me that my Timex doesn’t.  The only differences I can see are: Nike Triax: Tilted face for supposedly better view. Larger digits for easier viewing. Timex Ironman: Allows me to delete each saved segment 1 at a time.  I may be wrong about this but I tried several times with the NIKE and I could only delete all saved runs rather than 1 at a time. The difference in price for me was Timex 16.95 at Wal-Mart(normal price was $28.95) and Nike free (normal price $99.99).  I was really hoping to use the Nike watch but after trying it one day, I just couldn’t justify the price difference(even though I paid nothing for it).  If I could have only one of these 2 watches and I got them both for free I would choose the Timex. Chris Janus Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against it. Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. Regards and good running.

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I bought my first one at a Wal-Mart for $28.95 in Michigan back in 1994. Recently, while looking at watches here in Florida, I found the Ironman 100 in color model I’d never seen before(Black and silver).  They had 5 left for $16.95!  I bought one and thought about buying all of them!  They still had several of the original color for $28.95.  Check out you local Wal-Mart, I’m sure they have them.  Don’t know how they do it since the retail is something like $55. Chris Janus – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I agree about the Timex Ironman 100.  Only where can you buy it for $28.95 (let alone $16.95)? The high-contrast day/night Indiglo beats somewhat larger numbers hands down. — Ray "6:30" Charbonneau R107 – End User Computing The MITRE Corporation

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I’ve had moments when I hit the Lap button or stop button just to find out minutes later that I did not activate the button.

you could turn on the beep-on-every-button-push feature.  that way, you can hear when the button’s been pressed. The small digits makes it hard to read the watch while my body is moving up and down (and forward) from running. :

yeah, but it’s just one more reason for me to stop.  i usually need the stops anyway. .thien

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I agree about the Timex Ironman 100.  Only where can you buy it for $28.95 (let alone $16.95)?

Walmart for sure, and probably quite a few other discount stores.  I’ve had one for quite a while.  My fashion enslaved son bought a Nike.  It doesn’t hold a candle to the Ironman.  I keep telling him that he got a $30 watch, and a $50 "swoosh".  Nike is a pure rip-off.

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I used to use the Ironman, but now use the Nike Triax.  I like the Triax alot better.  They both do the same things basically.  I just like the fit and design of the Triax better.  You can test it out at the Nike website if your browser supports it.  http://www.nike.com — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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GEEZ if you aren’t a Nike spokesman I’ve never seen them endorsing its bullshit here on the net. You even give out Nike’s web site.  "Fit and design" huh???? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I used to use the Ironman, but now use the Nike Triax.  I like the Triax alot better.  They both do the same things basically.  I just like the fit and design of the Triax better.  You can test it out at the Nike website if your browser supports it.  http://www.nike.com — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What <snip Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad.

I wanted the Triax 120 for quite a while before finally getting one for Christmas.  Two weeks after I got it, the light came on and stayed on.  Nothing I could do about.  Within hours, the display started blinking and the battery died shortly thereafter. I got it replaced – the store was very nice, replacing it despite my lack of a receipt.  A week later, the second watch died the exact same way. So, I bought a Freestyle Predator.  Two nights ago, it froze up on me, stuck at 6:19:16 p.m., on the 9th of February. Three dead watches in six weeks.  I’m now wearing an old Casio 30 lapper that I abandoned 5+ years ago, letting it sit in a drawer.  It still works flawlessly. And, I’m holding two watches purchased in another state, wondering when I’ll get back to get a refund or exchange. I was going to buy a HRM this week, but I’m afraid it will die on me too. I haven’t heard anyone else mention the problem I had with the Triax, but it happened twice to me.  Too bad, because I really like the watch when it works. Damon

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GEEZ if you aren’t a Nike spokesman I’ve never seen them endorsing its bullshit here on the net. You even give out Nike’s web site.  "Fit and design" huh????

Not to speak for Matthew, but he does have a right to express his opinion about a product without getting ripped. He’s a regular contributor here and hasn’t shown any commercial ties. He likes the watch. He said so. Why the attack? Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03

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Thanks Mike!  And, no, I do not have any ties to Nike.  The original post asked which was better, the Nike or the Ironman.  I responded.  Nike includes a detailed demonstration of all of the watch features on its webpage, so I thought the poster may want to check it out.  Sorry to offend! — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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By the way, I’m positive that if I would have said all of the same things about the Ironman watch there would have been no angry response.  I wonder why. — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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Because in that case, you would have been correct — Ray "runs in Nikes at times" Charbonneau R107 – End User Computing The MITRE Corporation – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – By the way, I’m positive that if I would have said all of the same things about the Ironman watch there would have been no angry response.  I wonder why. — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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: : I’ve had moments when I hit the Lap button : or stop button just to find out minutes later that I did not activate the : button. : : you could turn on the beep-on-every-button-push feature.  that way, you can : hear when the button’s been pressed. : : The small digits makes it hard to read the watch while my body is : moving up and down (and forward) from running. : : : : yeah, but it’s just one more reason for me to stop.  i usually need the : stops anyway. : : .thien : :

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So bored with the anti-Nike CRAP here that I am not going to respond any further to your comment. — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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I agree about the Timex Ironman 100.  Only where can you buy it for $28.95 (let alone $16.95)? Walmart for sure, and probably quite a few other discount stores.  I’ve had one for quite a while.  My fashion enslaved son bought a Nike.  It doesn’t hold a candle to the Ironman.  I keep telling him that he got a $30 watch, and a $50 "swoosh".  Nike is a pure rip-off.

My comments are made with all due respect.  I have owned 3 ironman triathalon 100 lap watches and I was generally pleased.  The third one just went through the washer and dryer so I had to buy a new watch.  I got the Nike 250 lap model and though I despise Nike, it kicks the snot out of the Timex for the following reasons:     1) The bigger numbers are much easier to read     2) It has a much brighter light for running in the early morning dark hours     3) The buttons are bigger and thus don’t double hit the lap counters as much     4)The funky angle of the watch makes it easier to read rather than turning my arm Like I said, I hate Nike and don’t buy their lousy shoes, sweats or anything but this watch is great.  Now, if I can quit losing or breaking my watches, I will be happy. — David H. Olsen Assistant Professor Business Information Systems Utah State University

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I agree, as "old person vision" set in, I couldn’t read the splits on my Ironman. On the Triax, it is hard to see the seconds for HR counting, but I can see my splits… Brian

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Has anybody had any experiences with the Nike Triax series of watches. What do people think is the best runner’s watch? For a while I thought the Timex Ironman Indiglo 100 lap watch with data input was the best, but after having the battery replaced and losing all sound capabilities, I’ve decided against it. Would like to hear about all experiences, both good and bad. Regards and good running.

I use the Freestyle Predator, it has a 100 lap memory, I like that feature, it shows total time in recall mode while showing the lap time as well. during a marathon, when I press the lap button It shows me that lap for a few seconds until the larger numbers start the now new laps time, the smaller time over the lap time is the current total running time, which is a great feature during a marathon. Cost is about $50.00 oh, yeah, it keeps the time and date and day of the week as well. d;o)

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fit and design on a friggin watch. Yea, uh huh, sure Mr. Nike so Nike can get more of our money – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I used to use the Ironman, but now use the Nike Triax.  I like the Triax alot better.  They both do the same things basically.  I just like the fit and design of the Triax better.  You can test it out at the Nike website if your browser supports it.  http://www.nike.com — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not.  When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming

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PC wrote fit and design on a friggin watch. Yea, uh huh, sure Mr. Nike so Nike can get more of our money

Welcome back ‘Runner’. I was getting bored of that intelligent discussion anyway. Mike Wilcox

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