The Ghost Posted January 19, 2019 Share What is the best HR strap to pair with a Garmin watch for running and other non-water sports.Best as in gives good reliable data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern Posted January 19, 2019 Share What is the best HR strap to pair with a Garmin watch for running and other non-water sports.Best as in gives good reliable data.I've used Garmin ones since forever and quite like them... The Ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted January 20, 2019 Share What is the best HR strap to pair with a Garmin watch for running and other non-water sports.Best as in gives good reliable data.My soft strap gave up then changed it with Polar one, zero issues in 4years. Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom031 Posted January 20, 2019 Share I'm using the Fenix 5x plus, cannot recommend it enough.I picked up a Garmin premium HRM and Footpod for R300 total, both work very well (Footpod for running and treadmill stuff). The Ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Buckley Posted January 21, 2019 Share Should be FOB value* 1.1*1.15 for the VAT and then a handling fee.Correct. Handling fee was R150 Frosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted January 22, 2019 Share What is the best HR strap to pair with a Garmin watch for running and other non-water sports.Best as in gives good reliable data. I like the Wahoo Tickr Belt it comes with Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ dual-band. The Ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy182 Posted January 22, 2019 Share I like the Wahoo Tickr Belt it comes with Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ dual-band.So let me just get this right... the Garmin watches pairs with all of these HR straps? I was looking at the Tri Bundle watches and only found out from another post that it actually comes with 2 HR straps, one of which is specifically used for swimming HR measurement. The bundle is about R2700 more expensive than just the watch.I can then just buy the watch and a regular Garmin HR strap for R800? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted January 22, 2019 Share So let me just get this right... the Garmin watches pairs with all of these HR straps? I was looking at the Tri Bundle watches and only found out from another post that it actually comes with 2 HR straps, one of which is specifically used for swimming HR measurement. The bundle is about R2700 more expensive than just the watch.I can then just buy the watch and a regular Garmin HR strap for R800? I use the Wahoo Tickr Belt with my Garmin 935. I prefer the Wahoo strap because of the Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity it connects to most apps, smartphones and GPS watches. The Garmin strap only comes with ANT +. Edited January 22, 2019 by _David_ Dirkitech and Chingy182 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted January 22, 2019 Share This really looks like a very good an affordable option.I must agree that I don't think I'm going to like the Casio watch face, but at half the price and very near to Fenix 5 features, it's a goodie.Get this. My wife has a Fenix and I'm telling you. if you want a Fenix without the price, get this watch. Chingy182 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted January 22, 2019 Share Get this. My wife has a Fenix and I'm telling you. if you want a Fenix without the price, get this watch. I almost bought the Garmin Instinct but it doesn't support power-meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbloomer Posted January 22, 2019 Share The Vivoactive3 is notorious for issues when it comes to elevation gains (if that is important to you). My wife's VA3 has no issues. Mine is plagued by them. For example, on Sunday's Dirtopia ride and run, I had an elevation gain of 1300m. At least with Strava it can be fixed, but you cant edit out the faulty data points in Garmin Connect I looked an looked and looked an eventually decided on the vivoactive 3. Does everything I need cept open water swimming but I just use the walk activity and change it in the app an strava.I then use a screen protector that run cheap here. Had tthe a year now and no scratches due to protector, probably not as good as a sapphire screen but these Garmin devices are designed for obsolescence so they only last 2 or 3 years then they either fail or we buy a newer model Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted January 22, 2019 Share I almost bought the Garmin Instinct but it doesn't support power-meters.That I why I have the Edge520 on my bike. I paid for the combo less than the price of the Fenix.I know, it may be easier to have just one device but, I have seen guys smash their watches when wiping out. So I opted to rather take the edge plus the instinct. Train with Instinct. Ride with Edge. :-) I guess it all comes down to choice. Pieterlab1, _David_, Dirkitech and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted January 22, 2019 Share The Vivoactive3 is notorious for issues when it comes to elevation gains (if that is important to you). My wife's VA3 has no issues. Mine is plagued by them. For example, on Sunday's Dirtopia ride and run, I had an elevation gain of 1300m. At least with Strava it can be fixed, but you cant edit out the faulty data points in Garmin ConnectHave you taken your VA3 to Garmin for an inspection? It would be interesting if they were able to easily "repair" it.I got my VA3 today, hoping I don't have one of these elevation failures I've read about as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbloomer Posted January 22, 2019 Share I haven't Too scared for the "we need to send it away" story, especially as I got it on the Vitality Device Benefit and have to go through Sportsman's Warehouse Have you taken your VA3 to Garmin for an inspection? It would be interesting if they were able to easily "repair" it.I got my VA3 today, hoping I don't have one of these elevation failures I've read about as well. Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted January 22, 2019 Share Polar, they just work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted January 22, 2019 Share Polar, they just work. A Polar is what you buy when you're saving for a Garmin Dexter-morgan, _David_, MJ the Expat and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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