Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker Wristband: Slim, stylish and always by your side. Track your activity throughout the day and monitor the quality of your sleep at night. LED lights on the device show you how your day is measuring up against your personal goals, motivating you to achieve a more active lifestyle.
Customer Rating
5
Very durable
on May 30, 2015
Posted by: Briana
I did a lot of research on fitness trackers before buying this thing. I wanted something to count my steps but needed it to be durable for the life of a zoo/aquarium worker. I work in an aquarium, but often deal with handling larger animals on a daily basis. Therefore- whatever I decided to buy and wear on my wrist 24/7 would have to be able to withstand a lot of water splashing & dunking, as well as stand up against a lot of blunt force trauma & scattered claw showers (because, let's face it, working with the unpredictability of animals does not always allow you the foresight or time needed to remove precious electronics from your body).
So far, so good.
When I finally decided on the flex, I went into best buy & explained my situation to the clerk. He was helpful in selling me a year (maybe 2 year? I should check on that) warranty in case my life decided to murder my new investment (I realize selling the warranties is part of the job, but I appreciated it nonetheless). I was skeptical, told myself if it died in the 14-day original trial run, I would return it and explore other options. I had a whole team of coworkers looking up to my decision as they wanted to get whatever I got, so that we could "compete" in friendly workplace step-counting.
I have had this thing on my wrist since the beginning of April with zero complaints. I have recommended & managed to get about 8 of my friends & coworkers to get the same thing so that we can have challenges together. Out of my entire group, mine probably goes through the most rigorous tests.
So far it has been: Slammed into a heavy door Dropped into the bottom of a salt water tank Stepped on Stolen by an iguana Licked by an octopus in 50 degree water Repeatedly dunked into buckets of delicious thawed fish water Swimming with stingrays Also licked by stingrays Touched by sharks Yanked by small children Etc & so forth
I mentioned to a family member that I forgot to take it off during a snorkeling session & she panicked. Reminded me that it is "water resistant" not "water proof".... As a precaution, I now remember to take it off prior to snorkeling. But that is the only time that I remove it (aside from when it is charging).
The step counter seems accurate, I have watched it move as I walk before, & while I may have some Italian blood in me (ie, I talk with my hands a lot) it seems to do a good job measuring my activity.
I also enjoy the app & the fact that I can screenshot the end of a busy day at work to send to my boss in hopes of a raise or a "feel good bonus"... Still working on that.
All in all, very great product. I got awesome customer service from Best Buy, & I managed to help y'all sell a couple more to the people around me.
I truly hope that I do not jinx myself by posting this... But if you're looking for a tiny activity meter that can still accurately measure your activity while doubling as a mermaid, you have found your product.