The fitness tech market has finally caught up to water sports. Waterproof GPS watches now track paddle distance, swim laps, surf sessions, and heart rate in the ocean without flinching. The data nerd and the water junkie finally have gear that works for both of them.
The key word is actually waterproof. Not splash resistant. Not water resistant up to 30 meters. Actually waterproof for the way you use it — diving off your board, getting worked by a wave, paddling in the rain for two hours.
We break down which tech is built for real ocean use and which is just marketing.