Athlon Chronograph

tim1457 · Thursday at 4:35 PM

I just read a short article about Athlon coming out with a new chronograph around April 2025. It's called the Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Chronograph. Is it just me or does it look like an exact replica of the Garmin Xero?

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Dirtrax · Thursday at 5:57 PM

I just watched a shot show video and I like the simplicity of operation and data logging. The elephant(s) in the room are will it be as reliable as the Garmin and will the support match.
Gamin has had a good run holding steady at their price point. I say good for them as it has been a superior product. So, assuming Athlon matches them on reliability and support we have a price war coming. D@mn I love capitalism!

Muddyboots · Thursday at 6:46 PM

Somebody has done reverse engineering or has same supplier!

crashlanding · Thursday at 6:48 PM

Price sure is attractive. Doug from cameras land hopefully will be able to give us some insight as well, he carries athlon products.

Dirtrax · Thursday at 7:00 PM

I'm certainly no expert, but it seems that the technology is readily available and isn't subject to a patent. Or possibly the work-around is practical. The proof is in the performance.

338weatherby · Thursday at 7:01 PM

Muddyboots said:
Somebody has done reverse engineering or has same supplier!

Looks that way

338weatherby · Thursday at 7:03 PM

My guess it will be a solid performer. The tech isn't a secrete and Athlon has to do it cheaper to sell it. The Garmin name will carry a price.

tim1457 · Friday at 5:59 AM

I think I'd have to see a real world side by side comparison of the two before even thinking about ditching my Garmin Xero. Just my 2 cents, but I think Garmins experience in this field is far ahead of Athlon.

Clay Target Guy · Friday at 6:16 AM

I too would love to see a side by side comparison.
IF they are very close, I predict it will be a big home run for the user as well as Athlon

338weatherby · Friday at 6:27 AM

tim1457 said:
I think I'd have to see a real world side by side comparison of the two before even thinking about ditching my Garmin Xero. Just my 2 cents, but I think Garmins experience in this field is far ahead of Athlon.

Wouldn't ditch my Xero either, but the Athlon looks to be an option for someone wanting to save a little coin.

Rosebud · Friday at 9:11 AM

tim1457 said:
I just read a short article about Athlon coming out with a new chronograph around April 2025. It's called the Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Chronograph. Is it just me or does it look like an exact replica of the Garmin Xero?

Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Radar Chronograph 707301

FREE SHIPPING on Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Radar Chronograph 707301

www.eurooptic.com

Chinese have copies it.

slick Nick · Friday at 9:13 AM

Muddyboots said:
Somebody has done reverse engineering or has same supplier!

Well the color has changed to match your favorite shooting mat

crashlanding · Friday at 9:17 AM

338weatherby said:
Wouldn't ditch my Xero either, but the Athlon looks to be an option for someone wanting to save a little coin.

Bingo! Like tv sets, when flat screens came out, expensive, but as the trend came on, they became affordable for everyone. When the Caldwell came out, good but for $100 more you could get the garmin. Now Athlon, with a military discount from europtic, I'm under $295 for one.

JAYgs8163 · Friday at 9:26 AM

tim1457 said:
I think I'd have to see a real world side by side comparison of the two before even thinking about ditching my Garmin Xero. Just my 2 cents, but I think Garmins experience in this field is far ahead of Athlon.

I elect you to buy one of each and give us the SxS comp.

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