Henley 1 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I have been using Garmin FR 910XT sports watches since the 910XT appeared. The watch itself seems to last about 3 to 4 years, but the chest band HRM only one year – no matter how well I look after them.Should I change to wrist type? Stick with the Garmin brand?Wot you sink?
shaper Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Try doing some Google research of the inaccuracies of wrist optical heart rate monitors. If you are serious about recording your HR and want to train accordingly with correct and accurate information use a strap.
BaGearA Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Wrist is rubbish. Stick with a chest strap.THIS ^ One billion times over
fanievb Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I've made peace with replacing my strap every 8-10 months. Wrist based is not accurate
BaGearA Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I've made peace with replacing my strap every 8-10 months. Wrist based is not accuratewhat strap ? my cycleops one lasted A little more than 2years with daily usage
fanievb Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 what strap ? my cycleops one lasted A little more than 2years with daily usageGarmin lasts 6 monthsPolar 8+ 5 times a week with a rinse after every use and a proper wash once a week to keep the stink away (I sweat like a pig)
BaGearA Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Garmin lasts 6 monthsPolar 8+ 5 times a week with a rinse after every use and a proper wash once a week to keep the stink away (I sweat like a pig)okay maybe that iwashed mine every two weeks but also showered with it everyday so maybe they were just good , can'r remember if it was ant plus ( 90% sure it was )
Christie Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Chest strap works great for cycling. On the other hand, it is terrible for runnig, as it keeps sliding down.
SwissVan Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I have been using Garmin FR 910XT sports watches since the 910XT appeared. The watch itself seems to last about 3 to 4 years, but the chest band HRM only one year – no matter how well I look after them.Should I change to wrist type? Stick with the Garmin brand?Wot you sink?Something wrong with the product if that’s how long it lasts Try a Polar V800 and polar straps Had my V800 at least 4 years and it still looks new and works 100% everytime
Grease_Monkey Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 My Garmin straps are now about 2 years old. I have two which I alternate, so each one gets about 3 to 5 hours use a week. Just wash with cold water after every use, and in the washing machine every 5th use. Both still 100%. If you are replacing so often something is not right.
MDJ Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Ditto as per the comments, chest straps are far more accurate especially at higher heart beats. I have a Garmin vivoactive watch with wrist monitor and a Garmin edge 520 with chest strap. The chest strap generally averages a 10-20 beats per minute higher reading than the watch. My Garmin chest strap is currently 30 months old and still working perfectly. I've replaced the battery twice in that time, most recently last month. I ride at least three times a week and average around 5 hours per week. The chest strap is the only part of my cycling kit I do not wash at all, I give it a good rise every 3 months, but never put it in the washing machine.
Boerklong Posted July 8, 2018 Posted July 8, 2018 Will also stick to the strap when replacement day comes.
corriekuilder Posted July 8, 2018 Posted July 8, 2018 Have a look at the Wahoo fit,its worn on the upper arm,connects to both ant and bluetooth. https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/wahoo-tickr-fit-optical-hr-sensor-in-depth-review.html/amp
Henley 1 Posted July 8, 2018 Author Posted July 8, 2018 It seems clear from above that chest straps are superior to wrist HRMs. Good to know because I train on HR.Wide variance in the time these Garmin straps seem to last though
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