tvashtarkatena Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Good ones? Ones to avoid? Quote
RuMR Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 maybe one that rides in your man-boob bra? Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted January 14, 2008 Author Posted January 14, 2008 I don't think one that fits a pudgy midget would do, but thanks for your recommendation. Quote
ClimbingPanther Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. um, try your finger. they're usually wireless The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Maybe your brain can record it. Your finger is cheap, reliable, somewhat water resistant, and runs on Fritos. Good ones? your own finger Ones to avoid? any finger which comes with the invitation to "Smell my finger!" Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Good ones? Ones to avoid? Quote
ericb Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Good ones? Ones to avoid? Proxy for Fairweather Why are you asking us? As someone who used to design them surely you should know more about this market than any of us! Quote
RuMR Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Good ones? Ones to avoid? Perhaps one that will stick under your fat roll for ease of carrying??? Also, you'll need to check to see if it can pick up a pulse through 6 inches of tubby torso fat... Quote
high_on_rock Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Wow, people are tough on you Tvash. I know I have tried the ones with the chest monitor and hate wearing the thing. I have tried the ones that merely wear like a wrist watch and do not need the chest strap, and they had no accuracy or reliability whatsoever. My next one will have the chest strap again. that is all the input I have, but at least it was nice and respectful which has to count for something. Quote
RuMR Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Are you saying "HEY, QUIT PICKIN' ON DA FAT KID??" Quote
jon Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 In the past you have been able to pick up the Polar S150 at Performance Bike for $56. They will match any domestic online price. Has all the features you are looking for. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Good ones? Ones to avoid? Quote
ClimbingPanther Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I'm giving 2:1 odds that we can get tvash to repeat his original post at least two more times... Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Wow, people are tough on you Tvash. I know I have tried the ones with the chest monitor and hate wearing the thing. I have tried the ones that merely wear like a wrist watch and do not need the chest strap, and they had no accuracy or reliability whatsoever. My next one will have the chest strap again. that is all the input I have, but at least it was nice and respectful which has to count for something. No worries. They're not people. The wrist only HRMs are spot checks only, requiring a button press, no? Or are there models that continuously record (a feature I want) without the chest strap? Quote
high_on_rock Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 The wrist only ones that I tried (two different types) required holding a button to check. One moment I would come in at 90, moments later at 140, ... They were consistantly unreliable. They also only worked when I was sweating, which made it difficult for resting rates. Junk. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Yeah, I need to chest band, then. I want the thing to record how many minutes per workout I spend at or above a target heart rate. That includes swimming laps, so having to press buttons wouldn't be too convenient. Edited January 15, 2008 by tvashtarkatena Quote
Hugh Conway Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 From one souless knowitall shitbag piece of yuppie scum to another: You'll fall in love with a Suunto. Fortunately Suunto's include a chestband. Unlike every other brand where you have to buy it extra. Quote
crmlla2007 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 2nd on Suunto - HR3 is nice, but if you go to a gym the machines won't pick up the belt signal, but it does record and upload to PC. Not sure about swimming though... Quote
sk Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 my old boss had one that he could plug into his computer and down load info after his work out. it was pretty cool. recorded his heart rate, and the calories burned etc. I think it is a polar watch with the chest strap thinger. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks to those of you who contributed useful recommendations. Quote
Hugh Conway Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Not sure about swimming though... My X6 claims to be waterproof and usable in the pool. Based on prior experience using electric devices in the pool I would not expect it to standup to frequent use. Quote
lightning Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I think the t1 or the x3 would work nicely STAY AWAY FROM POLAR they suck I broke 2 with my over zelous persperation. buy SUUNTO man Quote
sirwoofalot Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Looking for a new wireless heart rate monitor. um, try your finger. they're usually wireless The only fancy feature I want is recorded duration of exercise at target heart rate, plus the standard target heart rate alarms. Otherwise, something cheap, reliable, water resistant, and a battery which is user changeable. Maybe your brain can record it. Your finger is cheap, reliable, somewhat water resistant, and runs on Fritos. Good ones? your own finger Ones to avoid? any finger which comes with the invitation to "Smell my finger!" Or comes with the invitation to "Pull my finger!" Quote
sirwoofalot Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks to those of you who contributed useful recommendations. Hey, if someone tells you "Pull my finger" you don't want to do it! Trust me that is a very useful recommendation! Quote
high_on_rock Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I was just trolling ebay to price heart rate monitors, and I see these new "ring" monitors that are worn on the finger like a ring. Anyone know if they have any accuracy? Any experience? Quote
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