Archive for February, 2010
Polar T31 Replacement Elastic Strap Medium
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Polar T31 Replacement Elastic Strap Medium
Polar Chest Straps. Replacement straps available in sizes XS thru XXL.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars polar
Product arrived before expected. It fits perfectly with the monitor we already had, just needed a smaller strap.
5 Stars Fits the T34 transmitter too!
This strap fits my Polar T34 transmitter perfectly. Glad I bought an extra for a spare.
Polar G3 GPS Speed and Distance Sensor Set
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Polar G3 GPS Speed and Distance Sensor Set
The Polar RS800 training system gave runners and serious endurance athletes the most complete heart-rate-based training solution yet. Now Polar has take the system a step further by launching the G3 GPS sensor, a compact and lightweight GPS module that communicates wirelessly to the RS800 wristwatch, letting athletes take speed and distance measurements for a variety of sports, including cycling, Nordic skiing, inline skating, and kayaking. Incorporating the SiRFstarIII chipset, the G3 sensor offers excellent coverage, a fast time to first fix, and optimal power consumption. More importantly, the addition of the G3 sensor makes the RS800 the most comprehensive planning and analysis tool available for athletes who train across multiple disciplines. Water-resistant to three bars and weighing only 80 grams (including the battery), the G3 is extremely compact and built to withstand the harshest conditions or the most extreme adventure sports. The G3, which requires a single AA battery for up to 20 hours of continual use, measures 2.36 by 2.44 by 0.94 inches (W x H x D) and includes a strap and storage pouch.
About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of “intensity training” by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
Polar WearLink Replacement Strap Size M XXL 27 54 Chest New Design
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Polar WearLink Replacement Strap Size M XXL 27 54 Chest New Design
Replacement WearLink Strap. This is a replacement strap for the Wearlink transmitter (The plastic transmitter is not included). Comes in three sizes XS-S and M-XXL and XXXL.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Poor design = not durable
The new design is superior in a number of ways to the original wearlink strap: it’s more comfortable, easier to put on, and the transmitter does not touch your skin (and therefore isn’t exposed to sweat). Unfortunately, there is a serious weak link in the design: There is a metal hook at one end of the strap that catches onto a fabric loop at the other end, holding the strap together. The fabric loop isn’t strong enough, and mine tore off after about two months. You’ll see similar complaints in other reviews. There is no easy way to repair the problem. Unfortunately, if you need a replacement strap for your wearlink transmitter, this seems to be the only game in town.
5 Stars New design much better
My original Wearlink strap broke at the place where it goes into the transmitter. It was just plastic and I had used it for 2 years wearing 4 days weak for an average of 90 minutes a day workout. The orginal one stood the wear and tear pretty well. But still that design had a lot of parts where the plastic could break.
The new one is wrapped around the chest with a hook-like design where you slip the strap into the hook attached on one end of the strap. There are two button like leads in the front where you can place the transmitter.
5 Stars Much better than the original
I bought my Polar F11 about 2 years ago and the original Wearlink Strap failed on me just recently. This strap has been designed much better, and is far easier to put on and take off. No more wrestling with those plastic snaps, and the battery cover isn’t up against your skin with this one either, so you don’t have to worry as much about sweat corroding the battery or the snaps anymore.
5 Stars Replacement for F11
I bought this strap to replace the strap that came with my F11. The strap is perfect and works just like the original!
5 Stars Wearlink Strap on Polar products
I have used the Polar FC11 watch which uses the Wearlink Strap to transmit pulse data to the wristwatch and then subsequently upload to the Web. I find the strap reliable, comfortable and easy to maintain.
Polar Bike Mount Kit for Heart Rate Monitors
Saturday, February 27th, 2010Polar Bike Mount Kit for Heart Rate Monitors
Polar Bike Mount Kit, so you can mount your monitor on your handle bars. Works with all Polar Heart Rate monitor, except for models with Stainless Bands.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great while it lasts
This mount works well for a couple of years. Unfortunately, the design creates stress points at the top when you apply pressure on the sides by tightening the HRM wristwatch to keep it from sliding.
Eventually, it will break. So plan on a new purchase every 2 – 3 years. Fortunately, it is not a large expense.
5 Stars Easy to review
Good for oversized bars or handlebars like the spinners or the threadmills or the steppers in the gym. For bike handlebars are big but still work. For road bike polar makes another bike mount.
3 Stars It does what it’s supposed to but attach method needs improvement
This product makes it simple to mount my HRM in an easily viewable position on my road bike, but it attaches by zip ties which severely limits the ability to move it to a different position or perhaps to another bike. A clamp-type attachment would probably make this a more expensive product but it would definitely be more functional that way. As it is, it would be impossible to use for spinning classes like it says unless you plan to keep a pack of zip ties and a snip in your gym bag.
5 Stars Simple and easy!
This is a simple bar mounting device that installs easily and does exactly what it should. Nothing more to add. . .
5 Stars An Inexpensive accessory for your Heart Rate Monitor
If you already own a Polar Heart rate Monitor that you use for walking, joogging or running, and you want to take advantage of its functionality when training in your bike, this inexpensive accessory will do the trick.
You install the bike mount on the handlebar and you are ready to wrap your watch around the bike mount. Now you will be able to follow your heart rate as you go on the road with your bike.