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‎02-25-2019 11:41

‎02-25-2019 11:41

Can anyone tell me how to log my distance with paddleboarding and kayaking Tried it on bike today but it only recorded the time not the distance Thanks

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‎02-25-2019 12:55

‎02-25-2019 12:55

Distance in Fitbit is either number of steps x stride length (for step-based activities), or derived from GPS (if supported by your device, and if applicable to the activity being logged). I’m afraid your activities on water do not qualify for distance.

Dominique | Finland

Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎02-25-2019 12:55

‎02-25-2019 12:55

Distance in Fitbit is either number of steps x stride length (for step-based activities), or derived from GPS (if supported by your device, and if applicable to the activity being logged). I’m afraid your activities on water do not qualify for distance.

Dominique | Finland

Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎02-26-2019 14:09

In response to Dominique

‎02-26-2019 14:09

Thanks Dominic I understand So if I just set the watch to Walk that should record my PB mileage then ? 

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‎05-23-2019 05:45

‎05-23-2019 05:45

Hi

 

I tend to set my charge 2 on “workout “ at the start of my paddle board session to get the calories burned/ heart rate info. For the distance I have just discovered an app called GeoSUP which can track distance, speed etc and you can add photos of your session too. I’m using my old phone in a waterproof case which then I upload my info once connected to WiFi. 

 

It it would be great if Fitbit and GeoSUP could  be linked in the future.

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