FT7 Chest Strap - Too Small

stephabef

Broke out my new FT7 today and was super excited! Set up the watch and everything, which means I can't return the product. However, when I put on my chest strap, I realized that it's pretty loose. I guess Polar automatically packages the HRMs with M-XXL straps, and you have to specify if you want XS-S. If I'd known that, I would've gone for the smaller size. Do you guys know if there's anywhere I can buy just a small chest strap??

******By too small, I mean too big. I can't edit the title.*****

rainbowbow

I dont know how big your chest is, but im 5'4 weight 115 and my waist is about 25 inches. I received the strap as well and it was huge on me.... until i adjusted it. :P

It should be a fully adjustable strap.

Edit: I should also note that it fits me super snugly and it fits right underneath my sports bra's strap.

dcmat

I dont know how big your chest is, but im 5'4 weight 115 and my waist is about 25 inches. I received the strap as well and it was huge on me.... until i adjusted it. :P

It should be a fully adjustable strap.

--Ditto--

CouleeRunner

I had to adjust mine as well. I'm not that big and I have it fitting snugly.

TourThePast

Broke out my new FT7 today and was super excited! Set up the watch and everything, which means I can't return the product. However, when I put on my chest strap, I realized that it's pretty loose. I guess Polar automatically packages the HRMs with M-XXL straps, and you have to specify if you want XS-S. If I'd known that, I would've gone for the smaller size. Do you guys know if there's anywhere I can buy just a small chest strap??

******By too small, I mean too big. I can't edit the title.*****

Firstly, have you adjusted it? Mine came with a strap that goes small enough for my 28" under-boob chest and there's still room for adjustment. Then again I'm in England, maybe you're in a part of the world where people on average are bigger...

What you need to know is that the only parts of the strap that are functional are the front parts, the bits with the vinyl fronts and fabric backing and press studs on etc.

The purely fabric elastic parts at the back are only to hold the front bits in place so you can happy cut those down and it will still work. For now, double a bit of the elastic back part up and hold it closed with a safety pin, so you can use your new toy straight away.

If you are nervous about cutting off part of the elastic bit and sewing it together smaller (but frankly what do you have to lose) you can buy standard size straps on eBay.

rainbowbow

This. Although at 130 pounds i find it extremely unlikely the strap would not fit you if adjusted correctly.

Broke out my new FT7 today and was super excited! Set up the watch and everything, which means I can't return the product. However, when I put on my chest strap, I realized that it's pretty loose. I guess Polar automatically packages the HRMs with M-XXL straps, and you have to specify if you want XS-S. If I'd known that, I would've gone for the smaller size. Do you guys know if there's anywhere I can buy just a small chest strap??

******By too small, I mean too big. I can't edit the title.*****

Firstly, have you adjusted it? Mine came with a strap that goes small enough for my 28" under-boob chest and there's still room for adjustment. Then again I'm in England, maybe you're in a part of the world where people on average are bigger...

What you need to know is that the only parts of the strap that are functional are the front parts, the bits with the vinyl fronts and fabric backing and press studs on etc.

The purely fabric elastic parts at the back are only to hold the front bits in place so you can happy cut those down and it will still work. For now, double a bit of the elastic back part up and hold it closed with a safety pin, so you can use your new toy straight away.

If you are nervous about cutting off part of the elastic bit and sewing it together smaller (but frankly what do you have to lose) you can buy standard size straps on eBay.

stephabef

I'm an extreme hourglass, as you can probably tell from my picture. I carry most of my weight in my thighs/boobs. The strap stays up when fully tightened, but I already feel it slipping. Still, I'll let you guys know what happens post-workout. Thanks for the help!

Libby81

LIke others have said the strap should adjust to fit. Amazon and ebay etc sell them though just do a search

kittyraj

I too am very hourglass and fit the straps on the FT7 fat too big / slips.

I wear it tucked under my sports bra for contact.

You could also try using velcro, it's more comfy than pinning things together. I'd run a sewing machine over it.