swimming with a Polar t4??

chrissym78
chrissym78 Posts: 628 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys! I know it's supposed to be waterproof, but I also know what I paid for it and don't want to screw it up! LOL Anybody wear it in water and does it do ok???

TIA

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  • pilotgirl2007
    pilotgirl2007 Posts: 368 Member
    bump! I would love to know also!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Yes you can wear it in water.. just don't push the watch buttons under water.

    Make sure to wash the strap in the washing machine after every dip in the pool.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Hey guys! I know it's supposed to be waterproof, but I also know what I paid for it and don't want to screw it up! LOL Anybody wear it in water and does it do ok???

    TIA

    Wore mine in the water. I made sure to not push any buttons while in the water or after to make sure it was dry...BUT...I found it didn't work while swimming. It didn't pick up my heart rate at all :-( I've heard the same from others. Give it a try, maybe it will work for you.
  • jpeper1966
    jpeper1966 Posts: 79
    It's the next model up, but I swim with my ft7 all the time. No problems, just remember that they warn you not to press buttons under water. I have forgotten a few times and it hasn't blown out on me yet. The housings are most likely the same.
  • aimeeturner
    aimeeturner Posts: 225 Member
    It's the next model up, but I swim with my ft7 all the time. No problems, just remember that they warn you not to press buttons under water. I have forgotten a few times and it hasn't blown out on me yet. The housings are most likely the same.

    Great to know from someone who has tested this out. I have the FT7 model. Thanks!
  • jpeper1966
    jpeper1966 Posts: 79

    Wore mine in the water. I made sure to not push any buttons while in the water or after to make sure it was dry...BUT...I found it didn't work while swimming. It didn't pick up my heart rate at all :-( I've heard the same from others. Give it a try, maybe it will work for you.

    Try tightening the chest strap. Too much water between your skin and the sensor contacts can cause problems.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    For full details from the manufacturer, go to:

    http://www.polar.fi/support

    Find FT4 in the Choose a Product drop down menu then click on the link that says Polar Products in Water Environment
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    I have an FT7. I've always been too scred to try it in the water. Next time I'm turning laps I'll try it.

    I'm hoping I'm not disapointed or pleasently suprised.
  • RedheadHen
    RedheadHen Posts: 249 Member
    I just wore mine in the pool this afternoon with my kids for about an hour. No problems. I did push buttons, but not underwater, no problems there! I did find that my HR was WAY lower with my HRM than what MFP says!
  • chrissym78
    chrissym78 Posts: 628 Member
    thanks for all the great info! :)
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    I swam with the FT7 for a few minutes this afternoon. I was too busy watching kids to get in a full work out. But, based on the ten minutes a did swim laps I was only over estimating my swim calories by 10-20 calories a session.

    Only problem I had was the strap getting displaced when I kicked off the wall.

    Anxious to see what happens when I can get in a full work out.
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