Zip broke/Looking for a similar alternative

DoreenaV1975

I also included this in the Fit Bit User Forum but posting here as well, JIC.
TIA!

My Zip broke and I have discovered they have been discontinued.
I found some on Amazon but not willing to pay the price they are being sold at (I bought mine for $50, the cheapest I can find is $89).
So I am looking at alternatives.
I'm uncomfortable w/ the thought of having to wear something on my wrist; I loved the way I could hide my zip.
Plus I feel like something on my hip is going to log more accurately than something on my wrist, a part of my body I use for a lot more than just walking.
Fit Bit gave me a 25% off coupon since they were unable to help me w/ my broken zip.
Any suggestions?

Right now I'm looking at the Inspire (w/out HR because I don't care about that).
The inspire can be worn in a clip...which I've already priced on Amazon: 2 for $9.99.
Anybody have experience w/ an Inspire?

Any feedback would be appreciated.
TY!

lorrpb

There are very few if any clip on trackers any more. I used the One for a few years and loved it. When it broke they weren’t making any longer and I finally went to a used garmin watch. It’s good for some things but I don’t wear it ALL the time like my FB so don’t track steps as diligently.

autumnblade75

A quick search for Fitbit Zip on Google tells me that there are a few options on Ebay and someplace called OfferUp to buy a used one for $40-$60 or new for $60-$100.

I can't imagine why the Inspire wouldn't work as well as the Zip, though. Except maybe for that non-replaceable battery design.

DoreenaV1975

TY both for your input! @autumnblade75 @lorrpb

tinkerbellang83

The Flex 2 which is an older moder but still on sale in some places can be removed and worn as a necklace or with a clip.

The wrist models are still pretty accurate for steps as they are usually based on your stride length rather than just movement.

heybales

The Garmin VivoFit series can go on holder on hip - which I prefer too. Went to that after the Zip.
Comes with watch band, but it's a pop-out module, buy your own 3 pack of hip holders.
Up to 1 year battery life depending on desired frequency of syncs.

Just confirm your order isn't a slow boat from China.

autumnblade75

tinkerbellang83 wrote: »

The Flex 2 which is an older moder but still on sale in some places can be removed and worn as a necklace or with a clip.

The wrist models are still pretty accurate for steps as they are usually based on your stride length rather than just movement.

Stride length is a setting in the Fitbit account, not on a particular device. It's more relevant whether you do a lot of gesticulating with a wrist model - but not necessarily as relevant as you would think.

DanyellMcGinnis

Just want to say thanks for starting this discussion because I am in a similar position. I'm on my second Fitbit One and it is on its last legs and I also strongly prefer the clip models to the wrist models. I also don't care about heart rate (isn't meaningful for me to track for fitness purposes since I am on carvedilol for my blood pressure which reduces heart rate anyway). I also don't care about getting text messages on my fitness tracker...

For what it's worth, the aftermarket clips for Fitbits on Amazon are often better than the Fitbit-provided ones (in addition to being cheaper). I have had some seriously bad-quality Fitbit-branded holders for my Fitbit One. Plus if they are cheap, you don't mind getting rid of them when they start falling apart. (The Fitbit branded One clips were like $30 and they stopped giving me free replacements after awhile.)

DoreenaV1975

TY all for your input ... @DanyellMcGinnis You're welcome! Good Luck!
As for me I'm still debating. I'm leaning towards Inspire but part of me has been feeling a bit "free" of not having a step counter attached to me at all times after having one constantly for the past 3+ years. Well, TBH I did go through withdrawls the 1st week LOL, but now I feel like maybe I might not get a replacement at all. IDK yet... the Fit Bit coupon is good for 30 days. Maybe I'll just wait until right before it expires to re-evaluate how I feel.

paddydiver24

I used a misfit fit tracker that could wear on my hip or a sleeve in my running shoe. Loved it!! Use Garmin due to other activities.

MonaLisaLianne

I love my Misfit. Wear it on ankle or wrist. Comes with a clip to attach to a shoelace if you want. I also have a necklace it can be worn with. No need to charge, just replace the battery every 6 months or so. AND - it's waterproof so when I swim or walk laps around my pool it counts my activity.