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Tikal Dog posted 1 year ago.
I have a Polar s720i and love all its features but talking what it is.... what you really need is being able to know your HR. So if you don´t want tos pend too much on a HR monitor I would go with whatever Polar option you can buy for now and buy another monitor later on.
What you need to know is how to train using your HR monitor.
The only thing that could drive you crazy is if you are training near people with HR monitors; if you have a basic model (without coded transmiter) you could end up receiving data from other monitors and get confused.
Another thing to consider is if your training plan requieres you to follow a HR in the pool. MarkAllenonline.com and Multisport.com request a HR in pool training. But that is a matter of choice. (Don´t want to get into that subject cause RV might kick my a$$$ once and for all :D for continue promoting my usage of HR in the pool).
But what you need is a good quality monitor and you WILL get that from a Polar and a limited budget.
You can consider other monitors in the future.
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PJT posted 1 year ago.
One major difference in the F11 is that it comes with a Wearlink strap, which is softer and has a battery you can change yourself when it wears out. I've worn both types of HRM straps and think that the soft strap is much more comfortable.
If those are the two you're looking at AND you think you'll be doing this a year from now, I'd go with the F11.
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solidad posted 1 year ago.
At performancebike.com you can get the Polar S150 for $79.00. It was great for me for many years. Only thing is its not downlaodable, but still solid, with bike computer functions. Can also go in the pool.
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skunkworxz posted 1 year ago.
i just picked up a timex ironman hrm/watch that i like a lot. has 5 zones you use with alarms (most lower end polar's have 3, which is probably good enough), is coded so you won't see someone else's data and can go in the water. it won't work with treadmill's etc, but for 90 bux it's a good deal. it also functions like their running watches, which for me made it easy to figure out. tikal dog is right though - what you really need is to know your hr, and how to train with it. i'm very new to hr training, and this has been an easy tool to use, i'm sure polar's are great too.. i just don't like the way they look :-)
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wannabtriguy posted 1 year ago.
HR training is something I'm learning as I'm going. I've been trying to keep it around 145-155 on the stationary bike but I'm not sure its exact. I know its close but not sure how close. When I run I have no clue where its at. I've been just going by how hard I'm working compared to the bike. I'll guess I'll check around and see what deals I can come up with. Thanx
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JRH posted 1 year ago.
I got polar possibly a1 for $30 at sears. no frills at all avg HR for the session no lap timer but it does what I want it to.
proud and high or low and humble - many miles before I go
http://www.insidetri.com/portal/blogs/blog.asp?strSession=60050327224390...
I'm looking for my first HRM. Something basic. I'm saving for a bike right now so something $100 or less would be nice. Bells and whistles are nice but what do I really need. Spilt time, acuarcy, duarability. What shold I be looking to purchase? Polar seems to be the big player. The F6 or should I splurge on the F11. What do I really need as a beginner?