BEST HEART RATE MONITOR

monstertwelve

Ok sooo i know that there are quite a few of these threads on here but i just wanna be sure before i buy one?

Its a given that everyone loves POLAR and i've seen that almost everyone's favorite is the RS300X.

Does everybody agree that this one is the best?

I found one with the FOOT POD...is this necessary...or better question...good to have?

Now lets talk about price...i found it for $229.95...do you feel that this price is high or is it fair?
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http://www.rei.com/product/793485

If you prefer a different one can you please let me know which one it is, why you like it and whats a good price to get it at?!

Thanks guys!!!

mbroeckelmanpost

I bought the RS300X a few months ago and love it. I like the foot pod because it can tell me distance and pace (I'm a runner), but if you don't care about knowing either of those, then it's not as important. Check Amazon.com-- I found mine there for $149 (including the HRM and footpod).

Iceprincessk25

I personally LOVE my reebok XT HRM. It does EVERYTHING I need it to do, I can change the batteries myself and it was only like $40.00.

LuRox

If you have an Android, blackberry or iPhone save money and buy yourself a bluetooth capable HRM belt and use your phone. It will link with the belt and give you all the information you need using the GPS on your phone. I have a Polar FT 40 that I paid $45 bucks for...I use it with my Endomondo and my Cardio trainer apps. Just a different option for you.

monstertwelve

SWEET!!! Thank you all for your responses!!!

Iceprincessk25

If you have an Android, blackberry or iPhone save money and buy yourself a bluetooth capable HRM belt and use your phone. It will link with the belt and give you all the information you need using the GPS on your phone. I have a Polar FT 40 that I paid $45 bucks for...I use it with my Endomondo and my Cardio trainer apps. Just a different option for you.

Ooooh that sounds nifty. I'm always interested in new gadgets!

NikkiDerrig386

If you have an Android, blackberry or iPhone save money and buy yourself a bluetooth capable HRM belt and use your phone. It will link with the belt and give you all the information you need using the GPS on your phone. I have a Polar FT 40 that I paid $45 bucks for...I use it with my Endomondo and my Cardio trainer apps. Just a different option for you.

OMG I had no idea there was such a thing!! You saved me for when I forget my watch!

WarmDontBurn

It all depends on what you need. If you go to Polar's website you can compare all the models side by side. All I care about is calories so I bought the Polar FT4 for $49.99. If you need/want more features then go up a model or 2. I am not sure what features the one you mentioned has but like I said compare what is important to you on their site. I imagine you are looking for more if you are paying $200+ though.

ETA: I just looked at the one you mentioned and on Polar's website it says it is $169.95 unless you want the RS300X G1 and that one is $249.95

here is the compare site: http://www.polar.fi/us-en/products/compare

BR1986FB

I got a Polar FT7 on Ebay for $66. Normal price is around $109-129. Absolutely love it.

monstertwelve

ok so i wanna thank everyone for their replys again and i just bought the RS300X on amazon for 149.99 sooo special thanks to mbroeckelmanpos!!!!!

thanks guys!!!!!!!

LuRox

If you have an Android, blackberry or iPhone save money and buy yourself a bluetooth capable HRM belt and use your phone. It will link with the belt and give you all the information you need using the GPS on your phone. I have a Polar FT 40 that I paid $45 bucks for...I use it with my Endomondo and my Cardio trainer apps. Just a different option for you.

I use the Endomondo app and the cardio trainer app...I use my HRM (I don't have the bluetooth belt) and you can go into the websites and plug in your HRM info. It keeps up with all your workouts and gives you totals per week, month, year...etc I love cool gadgets and these have actually motivated me beyond belief...I have never walked 3 miles in one walk before now...and today I walked 4.4!!!!