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    • CommentAuthorFree MemberMp2Cop
    • CommentTimeOct 27th 2009
     
    Mp2Cop

    Hey run lovers, I'm looking to by a heart HRM watch and have been doing my research. Was wondering if anyone has ever tried one of the strap-free HRM watchs with one button touch.

    Also looking at the units that use GPS and other virtual partner programs. If someone can please tell me what they believe would be the best for me. O yeah.....I'm not trying to break the bank either!

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    rpetreccajr

    Never tried an HRM without a chest strap. I have a Polar RS800SD. Looked at POlar and Suunto models. Was considering the Polar RS400, but then Amazon had a great sale. When doing my research, what I found was that the HRMs with chest straps were supposed to be more accurate - regardless of brand.

    As to what is best for you, that will be hard to say. You need to decide what features you want then see what fits your budget. The more features you want the watch to have, the more it will cost. Some of the Polar and Suunto higher end models are modular. You can start with the HRM and add a speed and distance foot pod or a GPS pod later. Some have multi-sport capabilities with optional bike mounts and cycling speed and cadence sensors. If you want to eventually use teh HRM for multiple sports, choose carefully. I did not realize that capability existed and bought what I have now this summer. A little more research and I would have gone with the RS800CX which would have given me the ability to add the cycling accessories.

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    RunningKnows
    Agree (as usual) w/ rpet..... there's a lot of "noise" at the fingertip (or the hand, or wherever) which makes the one touch systems unreliable..... try going to a gym and getting a good heart rate from the metal grip things..... they don't even have to minimize to put things into a watch-size form factor. Another disadvantage is that you only get spot checking of your HR, and it's useful if you can see how long your HR stayed within certain zones, or get averages and maxes (I don't want to touch ANYTHING in the midst of a heavy interval...). As far as brands, Polar is the standard for research applications (we only use Polar in our human performance research labs), and the bottom-of-the-line Polar I have for personal use has been a true workhorse. Suunto also does a good job (I don't know what it is with Finns, HRM's, and compasses).
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberaremick
    • CommentTime3 days ago
     
    aremick
    I really like my Forerunner 50.  Cheap, solid, records and downloads to computer, does distance and speed (with foot pod), bicycle cadence and speed (with bike unit).  ~$75 at Costco (or e-bay)...

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