heart rate monitors (swimming)
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djstaskal posted 3 years ago.
I'm using the Polar S210 which is water proof and it works very well. I use it for swimming, biking and running. It's a basic HR but I have been very happy with it and I got it for around $160. I'm a slow swimmer so I don't have too much trouble keeping the strap in place, only when pushing off the sides.
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krbrownabq posted 3 years ago.
I have a polar M32 that works well in the water. Not sure if it downloads, etc., but as for the reception and strap holding up well, they're quite good.
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Dannyboy posted 3 years ago.
I have been using a S720i. I love this thing almosts as must as my other gear. It is a HRM and cycle computer, Plus it downloads to your computer via an IR port. As far as swimming, I use it all the time for swimming but I don't wear my strap for the same reasons listed above. If your spending most your time in open water then it really shouldn't be an issue. I have a friend that is using the Polor 625X, it's the same as the 720 but it has a pedomoter. I don't know how accurate it is but he seems to like it.
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bluebirdbiker posted 3 years ago.
I use a Polar S210 also and have had no probs with its transmission under water but the peeve I DO have is that the strap (unless its too tight around the chest for my liking) slides down to my belly button as I push off the wall, that is, if I do not wear my full tri body suit, so I swim with the suit on. Other than that, the 210 model is NOT computer interfacable, something I wish I would have considered during the purchase time. The next one I get will be though.....my 2 cents worth.
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kylie posted 2 years ago.
This is a similar question... I have a good HRM/bike/run computer (Forerunner 301). However, I'd like to be able to track swimming HR as well. I'm not interested in swimming with the 301, and would like to be able to upload data from the HRM to a computer. Has anyone found a relatively cheap, reliable, swimmable and computer-connection-enabled HRM that they would recommend?
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Matt Hill posted 2 years ago.
Just to stand up for Timex; I've been using their 30 Lap Ironman watch for about a year now and have not had any trouble with it. The watch is small, light, and looks great compared to the bulky and sometimes unsightly Polar watches. But I don’t swim with it as I know the HRM isn’t meant to work underwater – the watch and timer etc. work fine in the pool though.
Timex clearly state that transmission may be lost when used under water. They don't try to hide this fact, so it's not problem with the watch it's just a limitation! Both the watch and the strap are waterproof; they just don't talk well under water.
I'd rather have the lighter and better looking watch for just cycling, running and day-to-day wear than a big ugly watch that i could use in the pool. But then again, i'm just trying to stay afloat and get a ‘real stroke’ when swimming, heart-rate training in the pool will come later. I've heard that Polars work really well under water / wetsuit etc. When i win the lottery... :rolleyes: Maybe a Polar just for swimming, one of those new bike computer Polars that’s just for cycling, my light weight Timex for running, and… hmmmm… perhaps something for wearing with formal evening wear….. :p
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P.S. I don’t work for Timex or Polar – these are just the mutterings of a humble Geologist. Oh and watch for Nike HRM’s, I’ve heard nothing but bad things from people who’ve ‘wasted’ money on them.
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bluetri posted 2 years ago.
I use the s625x. Like most people you'll have troubles with any strap when doing flip turns off the wall. It should be ok under a wetsuit or other suit though.
I got mine just a little over $300 but it's great for running and biking as well. It comes with a foopod for tracking distance and pace and I bought a bike pod for $30 to track my speed, pace, distance etc.. Unfortunately Polar's software doesn't work with a mac but I've read about people using online service to download/upload the data from the device. I'm sorry I don't recall the links good luck with your search.
Btw, I've used 3 other polar devices and have been happy with all. Just make sure you send the watch to Polar when changing out the battery, otherwise it looses it's waterproofing and voids the warranty. You kind find out more detail on their website. If you have any more questions feel free to pm me.
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I'm looking to get a heart rate monitor. I'm new to triathlon ... in fact, I've never done one, but I'd like to get into it. I've always been a swimmer, and have been competing in open water events over the past few years. So, first of all, I'd like to enhance my swim training using the heart rate monitor. I've been looking at models for a few weeks now, and I had no idea how incredibly confusing it would be. I'm hoping some friends here might be able to offer some sound advice. I want to keep the price under $300 for sure. I want to be able to download the data to my Mac computer so I can track my performance. I don't want to feel like I'm wearing a wall clock on my wrist. It has to perform well in water, for that will be my main use of it, at least for the near future. I'll run with it too, but little cycling for now. From what I've seen, other than being ugly, the Polars are highly recommended. I've read bad (some very bad) reviews for the Timex monitors, and even read that the signal is inaccurate underwater. I like the Nike Triax, and can get it at a discount (which would bring it into my price range), but haven't heard much about its performance, especially for swimming.
To keep me from giving up on getting one altogether, could someone please shed some light on this for me?!?! Thank you, thank you!
Geoff