Polar HRM chest straps ---- will they fit a skinny guy?

suv_hater
suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I wanna buy a Polar HRM but I'm worried the chest strap won't fit me. I just measured my chest and it's 30".

Will any of their chest straps fit me?

Thanks.

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  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
    cmon.... help me gotdammit
  • JLD81
    JLD81 Posts: 133 Member
    They are adjustable. They come in different sizes but the standard size fits most people. I'd look at the sizes. If too big u can get a smaller size if need be.
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    cmon.... help me gotdammit
    I was planning to help until I saw this. Wow.
  • lleelloo
    lleelloo Posts: 32 Member
    Asking the people at Polar would probably be more helpful: info@thepolarshop.com.au
  • Tann19
    Tann19 Posts: 94 Member
    http://www.sarkproducts.com/elastic_strap.htm
  • foxfirekenzie
    foxfirekenzie Posts: 244 Member
    If nothing else, just cut some of the strap off and stitch it back up to fit. No biggie. You could even glue it if you aren't too handy with the needle or pin it with a safety pin to be more snug.

    There is more than one way to skin a cat.
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    I'm pretty small and their standard strap fits me.
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
    cmon.... help me gotdammit
    I was planning to help until I saw this. Wow.

    bump.. no doubt... crazy inpatient.. guess he really needs to go burn some cals and de-stress! lol :indifferent:
  • AnjaZ89
    AnjaZ89 Posts: 235
    i have a 28" chest and i have the regular strap that came with my ft4 and itwould fit an even smaller person !
  • Hey__Im__Krista
    Hey__Im__Krista Posts: 124
    guys, if you look at the time stamps, he did wait an hour and a half with no reply, id be impatient too after that amount of time
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    guys, if you look at the time stamps, he did wait an hour and a half with no reply, id be impatient too after that amount of time
    Uh. It's inappropriate to demand help like that. This is not a question answering service. It's a forum of people with a common interest. This is not the way to get help. It's a way to alienate people.
  • insomkneea
    insomkneea Posts: 23
    guys, if you look at the time stamps, he did wait an hour and a half with no reply, id be impatient too after that amount of time
    Uh. It's inappropriate to demand help like that. This is not a question answering service. It's a forum of people with a common interest. This is not the way to get help. It's a way to alienate people.

    Maybe you need to chill out and not be the internet police?
  • daylily2005
    daylily2005 Posts: 203 Member
    I have a women's polar hrm, and it fits fine. where it sits on my chest is 29" and I still have plenty of wiggle room to go smaller.
  • determined_01
    determined_01 Posts: 147
    guys, if you look at the time stamps, he did wait an hour and a half with no reply, id be impatient too after that amount of time
    Uh. It's inappropriate to demand help like that. This is not a question answering service. It's a forum of people with a common interest. This is not the way to get help. It's a way to alienate people.

    Maybe you need to chill out and not be the internet police?
    :laugh: touche!!
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    I am smaller then you my chest is freakishly tiny anyway I have to get them as tight as they go and sometimes they loosen up and it can be hard to tighten yourself (and it's awkward to ask someone you don't know really well) but for the most part I have no problems it still picks up my heart rate even when its a bit loose. It's just kind of annoying sometimes when it slips around when I'm running. I've found wearing tight sports bras with workout shirts that also have a built in bra helps it stay in place...30 inches isn't THAT small, It's small but plenty of women smaller then you use HRM's I'm sure.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Mine just arrived and fits me just fine at the smallest adjustment. My chest (under bust) size is 27.75".
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
    Yesssss.... thank you all for coming through for this big brat!

    Sue - I am sorry for putting you off like that. I was so desperate for help though. They had Polar HRMs on sale at Target and I was trying to act swiftly. Please forgive me.

    Thanks again everyone for your outpouring of information. Looks like I can fit into a large even? Weird. I have a bird chest.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    I wanna buy a Polar HRM but I'm worried the chest strap won't fit me. I just measured my chest and it's 30".

    Will any of their chest straps fit me?

    Thanks.

    Yep, they're adjustable. :)
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    yes they come in 2 sizes. I have a 26 inch waist and I have one that fits.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    cmon.... help me gotdammit

    Nobody is obligated to help you. Chill out.

    *Realizes you apologized like a nice chap AFTER posting this.
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
    Yesssss.... thank you all for coming through for this big brat!

    Sue - I am sorry for putting you off like that. I was so desperate for help though. They had Polar HRMs on sale at Target and I was trying to act swiftly. Please forgive me.

    Thanks again everyone for your outpouring of information. Looks like I can fit into a large even? Weird. I have a bird chest.

    how much were they on sale for at target?? :noway:
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
    $33 for the FT7

    I was tipped off by this thread: http://slickdeals.net/f/5302746-Polar-FT7-Heart-Rate-Monitor-at-Target-clearance-33-28-tax-YMMV

    Went to 3 different Targets but couldn't find one. Oh well, I'm gonna order one online and get the chest strap size I want.

    Worth a shot though, just check the clearance racks in both Sporting Goods and Electronics.
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    guys, if you look at the time stamps, he did wait an hour and a half with no reply, id be impatient too after that amount of time
    Uh. It's inappropriate to demand help like that. This is not a question answering service. It's a forum of people with a common interest. This is not the way to get help. It's a way to alienate people.

    Maybe you need to chill out and not be the internet police?
    Kind of like you are doing?
    Normal social mores dictate that you do not DEMAND anything from people. If that works for you, great. You do what you want and talk to people in the manner you choose. That is your choice.
    I am speaking from my angle only and am certainly not trying to "police" anyone. No need to be so nasty.
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
    $33 for the FT7

    I was tipped off by this thread: http://slickdeals.net/f/5302746-Polar-FT7-Heart-Rate-Monitor-at-Target-clearance-33-28-tax-YMMV

    Went to 3 different Targets but couldn't find one. Oh well, I'm gonna order one online and get the chest strap size I want.

    Worth a shot though, just check the clearance racks in both Sporting Goods and Electronics.

    sweeeeet thanks, i just picked up two!!

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