Versa 3: Looking for an app to track surf activity

[CGT-Aus]

Does anyone know of any surfing apps available for the Versa 3? And how I can track surfing through ‘Exercise’? Thanks. 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[Rich_Laue]

Currently the best option is workout @CGT-Aus 

But I would be more concerned about the pressures that the tracker will be subjected to. The tracker is not designed to be subjected to forces of water like these. 

[SunsetRunner]

There are also other options that do have dedicated surfing apps.

[Pansophy]

As much if not less pressure than swimming.  Surfing is a key activity and not found anywhere on the Fitbit stage as far as I can see.  Also GPS monitoring of sea kayaking would be useful.

[Rich_Laue]

Surfing, with the waves pounding, and the wearer being thrown into the sea at high speed. This would most likely be greater then swimming. 

[Pansophy]

I see you haven't been typical surfing.

No more than diving into a pool, is the Fitbit so weak that it shouldn't be used for slightly more strenuous activity than a jog around the park.

[Rich_Laue]

International standards for a 5 ATM rating says not for diving. 

No I don't surf, but then on the east coast, the waves are not much more than ripples. 

I also had a friend, that while surfing in Hawaii got hit in the head by a surf board, hard enough to break his neck. 

[Pansophy]

5 ATM is 50 m depth !

I need to return my Fitbit if it can't handle simple surfing

[Skydog007]

I just purchased the Verse 3 because Costco said it works with Strava, which I know can track waves but reading the forum it looks like it will not work. Now I wish I bought and apple watch.

[Rich_Laue]

Yes, it goes by pressure in a completely still water when in a controlled invironment the pressure is increased very slowly. ( you can find you tube videos of how these tests are done) In the real world it is a totally different story.

Most people don't feel the 14.7 pounds per square inch of the atmosphere. 

5 ATM = 70 lbs. 

How fast does a surfer go over the water? How much weight do you think a 180 lb person hitting the water can exert on a watch. 

[Arghus]

Thank you for sharing! I didn't know that an app allows you to track your surfing activity. I have always wanted to see statistics of how much I am surfing and how many calories I have burnt. Surfing is a good sport for maintaining a good-looking body. I learned to surf one year ago at swellsurfcamp.com , and I have noticed some changes in my body since I started to surf. First of all, my stamina increased considerably because I have noticed that I can run and exercise more without losing my breath.

[Zarabrd]

I have been surfing with mine 3-4 times a week for 18 months and it is 100% fine!

[fit-kook]

The hiking works the best for tracking. It shows a map where you were and miles, heart rate, etc. Bottom line, there should be an app for surfing. 

[kmacvane]

I wore mine just swimming in a lake & it hasn’t worked correctly since then. Supposedly water resistant but not in every case