HRM Question (I promise I already used the search option)

mstawnya · February 2012

So, I just bought the Polar FT7 and went to put the strap on my body. Unfortunately, I have a concave sternum bone. Does the center piece (I think it's called the connector) need to be snug against the body or is it enough to have the strap electrodes snug? I know, super weird question, but I'd love some feedback so I can decide if I need to return this thing or not.

thegirl68 · February 2012

could you tuck it up under your sportsbra? I don't think I'd like it if it were moving around. I think it will still work fine, as long as the sensors are snug against your skin - it would be more of a comfort thing. Good Luck!

AnninStPaul · February 2012

I believe it's about the electrodes on the strap; make sure they're damp so the signals carry from you to the strap. The transmitter ("Wearlink +") is just that - it transmits to your training computer (the watch).

bikermike5094 · February 2012

If your watch is getting readings then its working.

mstawnya · February 2012

I don't know. My sports bra fits me fine, but there's a gap where my bones concave right in the center. I could probably get the center piece of the strap to fit snugly if I moved it 2 or 3 inches below my bra line, but would that still give me an accurate reading?

mstawnya · February 2012

Okay, I'll give it a try. I was hesitant to get the strap wet if it wouldn't work. Off to check it out....

Kirkajuice · February 2012

It shouldn't matter if your sternum is concave, as long as the electrodes are either side and the buttons for the HRM are central then you should be fine.