hrm plus swimming = death??? will this happen?

sarahavery

so i have a brand new just outta the box polar ft4. am i going to kill it by swimming? ive been told not to use the buttons in water but how will i change from seeing hr to calories to time??

and how long after getting out the pool can i press buttons?

bettyboop573

lol i have an ft4 as well but so far have been too nervous to take it swimming

ronda_gettinghealthy

take your arm out of the water for a second and then push the buttons. I use mine in the water all the time- I jut dont push the buttons under water, I take my arm out let it dry for a sec then change what ever I want to see

Heatherbelle_87

I dont have an HRM but have seen the prices, generally electronics that dont SAY they can be used in or under water shouldnt be used in a pool. So that should be looked up on the manufacturers website or in the manual. WHy fry something you just spent all that money on?

dad106

so i have a brand new just outta the box polar ft4. am i going to kill it by swimming? ive been told not to use the buttons in water but how will i change from seeing hr to calories to time??

and how long after getting out the pool can i press buttons?

No your not going to kill it by swimming. I'd just take your arm out of the water when you want to change the screens. Also don't forget to wash your strap after a dip in the pool.