Need a waterproof HR monitor?

LizKurz
LizKurz Posts: 340 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've searched around a bit, and can't find one under $300, surely they come a bit cheaper than that?

I need it to be waterproof for lap swimming.

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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Most HRM's are not waterproof but they are water resistant.. I know the Polars are up to 30 meters or something like that.
    You can pick up the FT4 for around 60 dollars on Amazon but how well it works in a pool, I don't know.. I've never tested that feature.
  • LizKurz
    LizKurz Posts: 340 Member
    Hrm. Yeah, water resistant would be OK. I had a water resistant watch I used to use when timing my laps.

    thanks for the heads up, i'll check out the polar on amazon.
  • Night_hawker5000
    Night_hawker5000 Posts: 17
    I just bought a polar rs300x for about 125... You can go 50 meters...I really like mine
  • melly049
    melly049 Posts: 79 Member
    I have a Polar FT4 and it worked awesomely in the water!
  • melly049
    melly049 Posts: 79 Member
    it only cost me $84
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    Yes. The Polar is great. I've had mine to 90 feet deep on a scuba dive, and I've used it hundreds of times in the pools. Make sure you rinse it well after use....pool chemicals and salt water are not good for the seals. Also, you can't change the battery yourself with Polar, and it costs a minimum of about $40 to send it in for new batteries.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Also, you can't change the battery yourself with Polar, and it costs a minimum of about $40 to send it in for new batteries.

    This only applies to the older Polar F Series Models.

    All the new FT Series can have user replaceable batteries.
  • lrd2010
    lrd2010 Posts: 161 Member
    I use my polar FT4 in the pool. Works great!
  • LizKurz
    LizKurz Posts: 340 Member
    You guys are awesome! Im telling hubby to buy me one for my birthday, which is in a couple of weeks, thanks!

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