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Eric
Fullerton, CA
Nov 10, 2011
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HR MONITOR
Pros: works well, comfortable, accurate
Cons: none
After loosing my first one i purchased i purchased a second one b/c of how well it works. It seems fairly accurate to my HR during exercise and links with my garmin 500 every time w/o hassle. When on i do not notice it during exercise fairly comfortable
Recommend? YES
12 viewers found this helpful.
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MTB-Bryon
Coquitlam
Sep 21, 2011
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VERY SOFT STRAP
Pros: super soft
The previous verion of the soft strap was nice but I ruined it by running it through the washing machine. This one is even softer and more comfortable. These soft strap HR montitors are way more comfortable and only slightly more money than the non-soft strap version. It stays in place too while the previous version seemed to slip down over time. I wear it on lots of 2-3 hr mtb rides plus many 6-10 hr moto rides and no problems.
Recommend? YES
19 viewers found this helpful.
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R-dubb
San Francisco
Sep 21, 2011
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WORKS AS INTENDED
Very comfortable to wear. Connects quickly and accurately. Excellent product.
Recommend? YES
22 viewers found this helpful.
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Jessica
Montreal, Canada
Sep 12, 2011
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GOOD HEART RATE MONITOR
Light and slim, fits nicely under a bra. No spikes, connected immediately to my Garmin Forerunne 405CX.
However, I had to loosen it up quite a bit and wear it pretty low in order to prevent chaffing. Then again, I have very sensitive skin...
Recommend? YES
17 viewers found this helpful.
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Keith
Louisiana
Sep 8, 2011
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SOFT STRAP
Cons: needs to come with the 500
Way more comfortable than the other one.
Recommend? YES
23 viewers found this helpful.
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D
Van
Aug 22, 2011
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GARMIN SOFT STRAP HEART RATE MONITOR
Pros: comfort
Fantastic and comfortable strap. A big improvement on the "hard" strap.
Recommend? YES
22 viewers found this helpful.
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Arthur
Cyprus
Aug 19, 2011
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GARMIN HEART RATE MONITOR WITH SOFT STRAP
Worked well even on the 610 forerunner that it wasn't even specced for!
Recommend? YES
29 viewers found this helpful.
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Danny
Israel
Jun 28, 2011
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HEART RATE MONITOR
Works great, Forerunner 405 recognised immediately. Works well against chafe.
Recommend? YES
33 viewers found this helpful.
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kegor
Halifax, NS
Jun 21, 2011
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FOR CONCEPT2 ROWING ERGOMETER HR MONITOR
Concept2 use: I started with the Polar HR monitor, and had to keep two (and extra batteries) because one always seemed to be picking up erroneous signals (HR would drop by half or double or sometimes show no change), then changed to Suunto - good day to day use, but a sudden failure left me high and dry. Checked with C2 and they are recommending the Garmin. So far it has performed perfectly - accurate and reliable.
Recommend? YES
31 viewers found this helpful.
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kvc
Vancouver, BC
May 26, 2011
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COMFORTABLE, BUT....
Pros: comfort, reliability
I like the feel of this HRM better than the standard one that came with my GPS unit, but for some reason I have a lot more chafing problems with the upgraded HRM. Maybe if I had used more Body Glide from the outset
Recommend? YES
44 viewers found this helpful.
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Yonr
YUL
May 11, 2011
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GREAT HEART RATE MONITOR
Pros: comfortable
Cons: none
I ordered it for use with my Garmin Edge 705, and I really like it. It's comfortable, and you quickly forget it's even on. Highly accurate.
Recommend? YES
32 viewers found this helpful.
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Utmoab
Montreal, Canada
Apr 25, 2011
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VERY CONFORTABLE
Pros: thin, light,
Cons: none so far
I've different Polar products in the past with 2 different straps : the original (plastic) one and the fabric one.
This one from Garmin is way more confortable than the 2 Polar I used. The closing mechanism is mofe simple than the push-button of the Polar and the band is thinner and longer which make is more confortable to wear fo peaple with large torso
Recommend? YES
34 viewers found this helpful.
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Lyne
Montreal
Apr 13, 2011
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I DON’T EVEN KNOW IT’S THERE
Pros: very non-intrusive
Cons: strap not easy to clean
Until the watch can monitor your heart rate on its own, this is an easy and comfortable solution. My sports bra strap fits easily over it and after a minute I forget that there is even something else there. I tried the strap that comes with the Forerunner 405 CX and this one is MUCH more comfortable. As for “sensitivity” I have never had to wet the contacts. In fact, if my watch is charging in a separate room, I hear it beep it’s “heart monitor detected” the second I put it on.
Recommend? YES
43 viewers found this helpful.
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Cyclist and Hiker
Toronto, Ontario
Apr 10, 2011
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THE HRM YOU DON'T FEEL
Have used the Polar HRM soft strap in the past...this one is better!
Features: - No nonsense hook closure - Adjustable strap - No hard plastic against your skin - Replacable battery - Lightweight minimizing bounce and chaffing - Easy sync with device
Recommend? YES
39 viewers found this helpful.
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Ricky
Quebec, QC
Mar 23, 2011
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FITNESS GEAR
Pros: does very well what it is supposed to do.
Cons: one-piece strap
Very good product. However, design makes that the monitor piece could be removed but the strap is one-piece. Not a big issue but would have been simpler to put on and remove.
Recommend? YES
46 viewers found this helpful.
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ktob
Toronto
Mar 14, 2011
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GREAT SHIPPING, GREAT PRODUCT
Pros: great shipping
Super fast shipping, great communication
Recommend? YES
45 viewers found this helpful.
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Rob
Peterborough
Feb 11, 2011
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AWESOME - VERY COMFORTABLE, EASY SYNC.
WAY better than the one that shipped originally with my Forerunner 305. Well worth the $$.
Recommend? YES
48 viewers found this helpful.
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santacruzdave
Santa Cruz, CA
Feb 9, 2011
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GREAT HEART RATE MONITOR
Comfy, worked first time and every time. Easy sync. Buy it you'll like it.
Recommend? YES
47 viewers found this helpful.
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Angie
Cochrane, AB
Feb 4, 2011
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GARMIN HEART RATE MONITOR WITH SOFT STRAP
Pros: comfortable
Compared to the original strap that came with my Garmin 305, this one is snugger, less abrasive and more comfortable. I also like the sensors better.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Billy
Markham, ON
Jan 19, 2011
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FANTASTIC
Pros: more comfortable than original
Cons: none
Was using the regular HRM strap that came with my 405cx...it works fine but you definitely know it's there this premium soft strap is a huge improvement - much more comfortable and less slippage during runs or cycling.
Recommend? YES
63 viewers found this helpful.
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KM
Richmond, BC
Dec 20, 2010
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GARMIN HEART RATE MONITOR WITH SOFT STRAP
Cons: snaps used for connection
The strap fits much better than the original that came with my garmin. I am concerned with the longevity of the snaps used for connection. I preferred the old plastic loop and hook arrangement. But so far, haven't experienced any problems.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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thunderbird
Toronto
Nov 20, 2010
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EXCELLENT HR STRAP AND MONITOR
Pros: comfortable, light, reliable, accurate
Cons: none
Comfortable strap that stays in place. HR monitor returns accurate data without spikes.
Recommend? YES
61 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Surrey, BC
Nov 10, 2010
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GREAT ACCESORY
works great, comfortable, easy sync.lightweight- never missed a beat. You forget you're wearing it.
Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Mistral
Longueuil, QC
Oct 11, 2010
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TRèS CONFORTABLE
Le Garmin heart rate et très confortable et très fiable. Ce jumelle bien avec le Forerunner 310XT.
Recommend? YES
66 viewers found this helpful.
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craig
Lynnwood, WA
Sep 8, 2010
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GREAT ADD ON TO 405
I didn't get the HR with my 405 2 years ago, so I decided to add it. This works perfectly and is a great addition to the 405 and provides more data for my training. The soft strap is comfortable and fits well with my 40" chest.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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Burns
Camarillo, CA
Aug 26, 2010
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GREAT UPGRADE
Pros: comfortable
Cons: pricey
Great upgrade from the hard standard Garmin HR strap. Conforms perfectly and you do not even notice it is on. Works flawlessly with my Edge 500.
Recommend? YES
68 viewers found this helpful.
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eddie
Weston, Florida
Aug 25, 2010
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GARMIN HEART RATE MONITOR WITH SOFT STRAP
Pros: none
Cons: small strap
The strap is too small for a large person. Stick with the original is cheaper and basically the same functionality. Bought it thinking that it would be an improvement from the original strap and IT IS NOT
Recommend? NO
71 viewers found this helpful.
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Jeff
Tacoma, WA
Aug 3, 2010
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COMFORTABLE & CONSISTENT
Pros: very comfortable, accurate, never lost connection
Cons: none
I bought this to connect to my Garmin Oregon 550T GPS that I use for hiking. The monitor & GPS linked up very quickly, and were accurate.
The Heart Rate Monitor is very comfortable. A lot more comfortable than the monitor that came with my Garmin Forerunner 301. Unfortunately this monitor won't sync with my Forerunner (I knew that before I purchased it). I didn't realize the Garmin 550T does not keep track of your heart rate, it only displays it, so I can't save data for Garmin's Training Center.
If your device is compatible with this monitor I would recommend it.
Recommend? YES
71 viewers found this helpful.
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Ian
Sault Ste Marie ON
Aug 3, 2010
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CHEST STRAP ON SMALL SIDE
Cons: chest strap not long enough
I have a 44"/106cm chest but had to extend the strap to the limit in order to get it to fit some what comfortably. Almost too snug for me. I got it for its waterproof feature needed for the Tri swim event.
Recommend? YES
71 viewers found this helpful.
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charlie
dallas, tx
Jul 28, 2010
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GREAT HR MONITOR
Pros: small, lightweight, unobtrusive
Cons: strap could be a little snug for bigger athletes.
This HRM is a welcome change from the older version with the long plastic strap that went across your chest. The newer design is so light it's hardly noticeable while being worn. The performance is great and seems to be spot on when training.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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JimP, JimP, Jim
Cary, NC
Jun 6, 2010
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COMFORTABLE STRAP
This strap is more comfortable than the one that ships with the Garmin. Easier cleaning, easier battery changing.
Recommend? YES
65 viewers found this helpful.
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Marc
Vancouver, BC
Jun 2, 2010
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COMFORTABLE
Very comfortable. I have used it during swimming, biking and running. You forget your wearing it. Great monitor.
Recommend? YES
62 viewers found this helpful.
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Roadie
Red Deer, AB
May 21, 2010
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WORKS AS IT SHOULD
Pros: low-profile, comfortable
Cons: none
Back in the day I had an old Polar HRM which had a strap similar to the standard Garmin "hard" strap. I can't say I ever had a problem with that type of strap, but the soft strap is a bit more comfortable to wear and probably worth the extra $10. As for performance, it does what it should. It seems to have transmitted perfectly so far (approx. 8 hours of use).
Recommend? YES
66 viewers found this helpful.
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Anthony
Montreal, QC
May 6, 2010
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VERY COMFORTABLE
Appears to be as reliable as the hard strap included with my Edge 705 and 310XT, but much more comfortable, especially on the longer workouts. Looking forward to trying it out in races.
Recommend? YES
86 viewers found this helpful.
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Phaneuff, Claude
Chicoutimi, Q.C.
May 3, 2010
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TRèS COMFORTABLE
Je l'utilise tous les jours avec mon Oregon 300 lors de ma marche journalière et je suis très satisfait..Elle est très comfortable et le lien entre la ceinture et le GPS se fait très bien. Je le recommande à tous....
Recommend? YES
81 viewers found this helpful.
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Bob
Canada
Mar 22, 2010
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GARMIN HR SOFT STRAP
Superior to the strap which ships with the unit, if you use this daily or for tri get it.
Recommend? YES
100 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
Detroit
Feb 8, 2010
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GREAT VALUE, GOOD FIT
Got this for my Garmin Forerunner 405 and it works great, fits great, and was a great price.
Recommend? YES
95 viewers found this helpful.
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cyclocrossguy
Toronto, Ontario
Feb 3, 2010
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GARMIN HRM SOFT STRAP
Pros: easy to wear
Excellent replacement for the original hard plastic piece. Fits well and is comfortable - no more scratches from the plastic band....
Recommend? YES
92 viewers found this helpful.
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Simon
Mississauga, ON
Jan 20, 2010
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MUCH BETTER THAN THE OLDER VERSION
Pros: quite comfortable
Cons: none
The HR monitor with the soft strap is very comfortable. The orignal monitor & hard strap has moved into the backup role and I'll be surprised if I ever dust it off again.
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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EPSOM
ALICANTE
Jan 9, 2010
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THE GARMIN HEART RATE MONITOR WITH SOFT STRAP
Much better than the old fr305 ones.
Recommend? YES
112 viewers found this helpful.
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Wally2337
ColoradoSprings
Dec 2, 2009
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GREAT UPGRADE FROM OLD STRAP
Pros: comfort
The new strap is a huge improvement in comfort!!! The older plastic strap used to leave marks and would be com uncomfortable to wear. The new smaller transmitter and soft flexible sensors make this a joy to use.
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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Lisa Petras
Regina, SK
Nov 30, 2009
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HEART RATE MONITOR
Pros: great fitting
This monitor is far superior to the standard strap. It doesn't slide like the hard strap and it quickly finds your heart rate even without wetting the straps. LOVE IT!
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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Leana
Calgary, AB
Oct 19, 2009
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NEW SOFT STRAP
This new soft strap heart rate monitor is definitely a lot more comfortable than the old style one. I had issues with the old strap chaffing and bouncing around. This new design stays in place well and I've had no issues with it. I would definitely recommend upgrading to this HRM strap!
Recommend? YES
99 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
Charleston, SC
Oct 12, 2009
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HEART RATE MONITOR
Pros: comfortable
Very comfortable even on long runs. I normally don't like things attached to me while I'm running but got used to this very quickly!
Recommend? YES
117 viewers found this helpful.
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