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Bullet-proof, Garmin-supported HRM/strap?
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 2016-06-30 9:59 AM |
Expert  2852     Pfafftown, NC |  Subject: Bullet-proof, Garmin-supported HRM/strap?Does the above exist? I have the same "pod" (I have no idea what it's real name is) that snaps onto the Polar strap I upgraded to a long time ago. The "pod" is 6 yrs old, but wasn't used for all that time. I did have a new battery installed, earlier this year. Problem I have is..........it'll work fine until I'm drenched. Then, it starts reading lower and lower HR. When I finish a long run, it may say my HR is 34 BPM. Oddly enough, it works when I come out of the water, just fine. When I'm drenched in sweat - different story. I take a damp cloth and wipe down the inside of the strap before I use it, each time. I wash it 2-3X/mo. Has anyone come out with a better system than the one I have? What's the life expectancy on these things? Is this about as good as it gets? Oddly enough, the time I really wanted the info. from it this year.....it worked great (International dist. tri). I just don't know when it's going to work and when it's going to freak out. FWIW, I can't remember it ever NOT working on the bike (paired with a 510). While running, it's paired with my 920XT. |
| 2016-06-30 11:27 AM in reply to: nc452010 |
Veteran 134 Laval, Quebec | Subject: RE: Bullet-proof, Garmin-supported HRM/strap? Same problem if we are talking about the Garmin Soft Strap? After two of them and one eBay cheapy model, I started Googleing the issue. It is a common issue and seems to be caused by moisture. I switched to a Scosche Rhythm + and have had not more issues. Bluetooth and Ant+. My old Garmin hard strap was bullet proof but the soft ones up until last winter when I changed was always an issue. |
| 2016-06-30 11:36 AM in reply to: bill0021 |
Expert 2852 Pfafftown, NC | Subject: RE: Bullet-proof, Garmin-supported HRM/strap? Originally posted by bill0021 Same problem if we are talking about the Garmin Soft Strap? After two of them and one eBay cheapy model, I started Googleing the issue. It is a common issue and seems to be caused by moisture. I switched to a Scosche Rhythm + and have had not more issues. Bluetooth and Ant+. My old Garmin hard strap was bullet proof but the soft ones up until last winter when I changed was always an issue. Yeah....my Garmin strap was the reason I switched to the Polar strap. It's "better", but not great. I'm considering using my wife's Tom-Tom (optical) on one wrist and the 920 on the other in my HIM (run leg). If it was a full, I'd surely do it. |
| 2016-06-30 11:59 AM in reply to: nc452010 |
| 788 Across the river from Memphis, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Bullet-proof, Garmin-supported HRM/strap? I have the Rhythm+ myself. I tested it by taking my kids to a trampoline park. 90min later, it never slipped, never dropped connection and never had a weird reading. I was jumping, falling, playing dodgeball and flipping into a foam pit. I also sweat heavily when I run or ride. I've had no issues there either and I like the forearm band. |
| 2016-07-03 9:38 PM in reply to: #5189106 |
Veteran 720 Aurora, Illinois | Subject: RE: Bullet-proof, Garmin-supported HRM/strap? I've been using the wahoo TickrX for a while now and have had 0 issues. Works great! I have a review of it up on the blog. Check it out and I'd interested can try and get you a deal. Shoot me a note! http://www.tzcoaching.com/2015/05/29/my-thoughts-on-the-wahoo-tickr... |
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