On Jul 16, 1:53=A0pm, "Light of Aria" <lightofa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 2. The stap that came with my Polar became unreliable, like yours,
> after a few months.
Polar must've changed something -- for the worse, I'm afraid. I had
used just two or three "hard" straps over 18 years, much longer than
they're rated lifespan despite frequent usage. I had no problems with
them. I replaced them only because it seemed more cost-effective than
returning them to Polar for battery replacement.
But as I wrote, I tried two new units just recently; neither worked
reliably. Very disappointing. I had been a huge fan of Polar HRMs
for so many years.
> I replaced it with this which is compatible but I've had far far
> better results ever since with no more spikes.
I think this is the new "soft" (fabric?) strap, right? Good to hear
that's working for you. I've read mixed reviews, although I cannot
remember where at the moment.
However, am I correct that the new strap does not work with the low-
end Polar watches?
I (used to) get the low-end Polar HRMs primarily because they are the
only ones with large digits. "No Country for Old Men" ;-).
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On Jul 16, 1:53 pm, "Light of Aria" <lightofa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Hello
>
> > I just purchased a Polar F5 Heart Rate Monitor. I have configured it
> > but I have a slight problem:
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> > When I see my heart rate it remains around 65-67bpm, but occasionally
> > it spikes to around 120, for a second, and then goes back down.
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> > What does this mean, am I a super hero? Or, alternatively, is it
> > telling me something else?
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> > Thanks
>
> > Tony
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> You don't say what model you've got.
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> I have an RS800SD and it's good, very good indeed.
>
> Two tips:
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> 1. Before putting it on, soak the sensor part of the straps in water so
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hey
> are "well" wet which gives good conductivity. Also make sure the strap
is
> fairly tight and in the right place and very im****tantly after use,
rinse
> the strap under water thoroughly.
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> 2. The stap that came with my Polar became unreliable, like yours, after
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> few months. I replaced it with this which is compatible but I've had far
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far
> better results ever since with no more spikes.
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