Heart Rate monitor

jennmoore3

o.k. From what I have read here, a Polar FT4 or FT7 is the best to get. So when I google "polar FT4" all that comes up is the watch style HRM. People keep saying to wash out the pads, throw it in the washing machine ect, but from what I see there are no pads with the watch style.

Can anyone point me in the correct direction? Really? if anyone has the time feel free to send me a link to one... anything to help me figure out what the heck I shouold get. Heck, I even went to Ebay and they all look like watches?

OR am I just not getting it?

Jenn

Slavic_Spice

The watch comes with a chest strap, with a detatchable piece. Remove it, and the strap can be washed. I like my Polar FT40 a lot.

tigerblue

Your F7 HRM will come with a strap that has pads. You can't see it in the package. I'm not sure about the F4. Everyone at the sporting goods store said that you definitely want one with a strap--more accurate and dependable. And yes, you should wash it often. It gets really sweaty and, well, fragrant!!!

ladybug1620

Your F7 HRM will come with a strap that has pads. You can't see it in the package. I'm not sure about the F4. Everyone at the sporting goods store said that you definitely want one with a strap--more accurate and dependable. And yes, you should wash it often. It gets really sweaty and, well, fragrant!!!

Yes. You can't tell from the package, but I believe all Polars come with a chest strap. Once you open up the plastic the strap is in there behind the cardboard/papers.

monicaP413

I just got an F6 yesterday and love it. I got it off Craigslist for a 1/3 of the price and its been used once. I know I only got it yesterday, but I love it! Like others said, mine has a detachable strap that is washable.

jennmoore3

oh, ok, so it is both?!? I think I am getting it now! The pictures on the websites just show the face of the watch. Very interesting! o.k. so now... more research to get the best price so I can afford one!

amberfranklin1

Just got the FT4 and love it, got mine on Zappos for 89.95 with free shipping. Had a credit with them otherwise would have probably bought off of ebay, they had some descent prices. I posted a question about the FT4 over the weekend and got some nice responses if you would like to search for it, I even had some picures sent in the posts. I think the title was FT4 bronze or something like that.

jennmoore3

Thanks so much!

Just got the FT4 and love it, got mine on Zappos for 89.95 with free shipping. Had a credit with them otherwise would have probably bought off of ebay, they had some descent prices. I posted a question about the FT4 over the weekend and got some nice responses if you would like to search for it, I even had some picures sent in the posts. I think the title was FT4 bronze or something like that.