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smoothleg

12-21-03, 07:01 PM

The Polar of 10 years finally gave out. Shopping for a replacements.

Any opinions?

Any functions you can't do without?

djbowen1

12-21-03, 09:28 PM

polar S150- bike, zones, etc. About 119 dollars or so.

RonH

12-23-03, 07:05 AM

Have you looked at Sports Instruments (http://www.sportsinstruments.com/hrms.html)?

Guest

12-23-03, 07:27 AM

I used to be a big opponent of Timex, but I have to say, their newer hrm are more user friendly, and with the advent of their Body Link system and GPS unit, it does make life a lot easier to train with when you've got the full functioning unit. And the digital monitor has a lot less cross talk than the other monitors out there.

There's a website I can send you to that does side by side comparisons of different monitors that also gives a discount. Let me find the discount code and give that out with the website later today.

Koffee

smoothleg

12-23-03, 10:34 PM

Thanks everyone, yes Koffee I'd appreciate that.

Guest

12-23-03, 10:44 PM

I forgot to check. Can you drop me a PM so I can check with them?

Thanks,

Koff

Bokkie

12-26-03, 01:07 AM

The Polar of 10 years finally gave out. Shopping for a replacements.

Any opinions?

Any functions you can't do without?

I'm not sure if this fits the bill, but a Canadian company called Mio (www.gophysical.com) make a hrm watch that is not dependent on a chest strap. It has two buttons that you press and the HRM is accurate. If you want a continuous display then it will have a limited appeal to you. I've been using a Mio for about 18 months now, mostly at the gym but it also serves as a watch, has a calorie counting facility and I'm actually very pleased with it.