Polar FT4--Reviews Anyone?
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I am looking to buy a basic HRM with accurate HR and Calorie functions and this is the one I'm thinking of getting. Does anyone have it? Do you like it?
If not, which do you have and do you like that one?
If not, which do you have and do you like that one?
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i have the ft4 and i LOVE it! just bought it the other day.0
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I just bit the bullet, bought it. Woo hoo! cannot wait to use it!0
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I have it and love it.
Easy to use and keeps data files for you which is nice if you work out more then once a day, the strap is comfortable as well.
I'd say go for it!!0 -
love mine!0
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I have one and i absolutely love it. Id be lost without it.0
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Ditto. I bought mine this week too. I looked at another one that was $25 cheaper, but after all the reviews on MFP for Polar FT4, I bit the bullet. I agree, the chest strap is super comfortable. I've found that the calorie count on my treadmill was wrong.....it UNDERestimated! The treadmill seems to always be about 50 cal lower than my Polar. The only thing I don't like about it is the color. :ohwell: It's a weird peachy flesh color.0
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I love mine. Had it since August. Be sure to follow the directions for cleaning it. I wasn't very good about it and it started acting up on me and I'm pretty sure it was because I had let too much sweat dry on it. Be sure to rinse the band right away after each workout and then at least once a week do a better wash. Since I started making sure to do that all the time, issues have stopped.0
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awesom choice I have one and love it!! It has been the single most important piece since I began working out and counting calories!!0
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i was afraid i'd click "Buy" and then come back to all of these bad reviews. whew. thanks ladies for calming my anxieties!
can't wait to use it!
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I have one and I LOOOVE IT!!!0
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Can any of you folks let me know if the strap on the FT4 is adjustable enough to fit really big chests?0
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I just bought mine and I love it.0
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Can any of you folks let me know if the strap on the FT4 is adjustable enough to fit really big chests?
They make different strap sizesAlso, it goes UNDER your chest (just below your breasts) and not actually around them, if that helps!
I'm sure they have the strap measurement sizes on their website (at least that would seem practical). You could see if they would work for your measurements.0 -
I LOVE mine..it was the best investment ever!0
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I've had mine for two plus years and I absolutely love it. I swim with it, I ride, I run, etc. It's the best. I've not had to change anything but the size of the strap....0
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Love it. Very happy I got this one because I couldn't ask for anything more really. And I like that it's pink and not a big ugly manly thing! :P0
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I have the Polar FT7. It came with a M-XXL chest strap, which is for chests 27''- 60''. The only other chest strap you can get from them is a XS-S, for chests 21"-38". The M-XXL one comes with all the guy HRMs (just make sure if/when you buy one that it is the FT4M, not the FT4F). And even then, I think some of the F versions comes with a M-XXL strap as well.
I love my FT7.0 -
can I asked the person who posted about cleaning it correctly-what do you clean it with? Mine has stopped working, maybe that will help.0
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can I asked the person who posted about cleaning it correctly-what do you clean it with? Mine has stopped working, maybe that will help.
You are supposed to clean it after every 5 uses and rinse it after EVERY use.
See the online polar user manual that the hardcopy booklet you get references.
NOTE: This is for the FT7. It is unclear what model you are referencing. However, I believe there is an online manual for the FT4 as well.
http://www.polar.fi/e_manuals/FT7/Polar_FT7_user_manual_English/Polar_FT7_user_manual_EN.pdf
"Caring for Your FT7 Training Computer
Training computer: Clean with a mild soap and water solution, dry with towel. Do not press buttons under
water. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). Keep in a cool and
dry place. Do not store in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag)
nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Washing Instructions for WearLink+ Transmitter
WearLink+ transmitter: Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running
water after every use. Dry the connector with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel
wool or cleaning chemicals).
Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF or at least after every fifth use. This ensures
reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak,
spin-dry, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Never put
the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier!
Dry and store the strap and the transmitter connector separately to maximize the transmitter battery
lifetime. Wash the strap in a washing machine before long-term storage and always after use in pool water
with high chlorine content."0 -
I'm researching HRMs as well but I only see the FT4 in the watch form. Is there a choice between chest strap or wrist (watch)? Is one more accurate than others?
Thanks!0
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