Heart rate monitors

MajorCaptSilly · 04-03-2010, 01:04 PM

Looking for a heart rate monitor in the sub-$100 range that has an extra large chest strap (mine is 48''). Been googling and haven't found anything. Any ideas?

Thanks,

MCS

T.G · 04-03-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

Heart rat monitors

I prefer heart gopher monitors, they have nicer pelts.

replicant_argent · 04-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Just get one for the monkey on your back.

Mugen910 · 04-03-2010, 02:13 PM

sub $100 you'll have to get a much older model of a HRM with strap, maybe Ebay?

There are HRMs that do not need chest straps. I believe they take the pulse from your wrist. Linky

Starscream · 04-03-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

sub $100 you'll have to get a much older model of a HRM with strap, maybe Ebay?

There are HRMs that do not need chest straps. I believe they take the pulse from your wrist. Linky

Unless you're dead set on having one w/ a chest strap, go with the wristwatch hrms. They usually start out around $70.

mosesbotbol · 04-03-2010, 02:24 PM

Go for the cheapest name brand one you can find. The chest strap fails and they end up being the cost of another crappy set. All the features you need is average heart rate, max heart rate and real time heart rate.

I have gone through several and swore I would only buy cheap ones like Reebok or Polar close outs. Try cycling stores online like Nashbar.com

Sigma Sport PC14 Heart Rate Monitor

$35.00

mash · 04-03-2010, 08:11 PM

I use a Polar. Well under $100, and it works great. Easily fits into the 50's.

kaisersozei · 04-06-2010, 01:11 PM

I concur with trying the Polar--I picked up the FS2 model at Target for about $60. Been really happy with it, very reliable and accurate. You shouldn't have any problems with the adjustable chest strap.

04-03-2010, 01:04 PM	#1
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Heart rate monitors Looking for a heart rate monitor in the sub-$100 range that has an extra large chest strap (mine is 48''). Been googling and haven't found anything. Any ideas? Thanks, MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Heart rat monitors Just get one for the monkey on your back. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Heart rat monitors sub $100 you'll have to get a much older model of a HRM with strap, maybe Ebay? There are HRMs that do not need chest straps. I believe they take the pulse from your wrist. Linky __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Heart rat monitors Go for the cheapest name brand one you can find. The chest strap fails and they end up being the cost of another crappy set. All the features you need is average heart rate, max heart rate and real time heart rate. I have gone through several and swore I would only buy cheap ones like Reebok or Polar close outs. Try cycling stores online like Nashbar.com Sigma Sport PC14 Heart Rate Monitor $35.00 __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Heart rate monitors I use a Polar. Well under $100, and it works great. Easily fits into the 50's.

04-06-2010, 01:11 PM	#8
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Heart rate monitors I concur with trying the Polar--I picked up the FS2 model at Target for about $60. Been really happy with it, very reliable and accurate. You shouldn't have any problems with the adjustable chest strap. __________________