Desertbob Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 So, I have a Suunto Heart rate monitor with a regular chest strap which I like very much (mostly because it looks pretty) But my problem is when I put the strap on I can't get a HR reading until I'm all properly sweaty... which can be a while into the ride on cold days. Wetting the strap/chest with water helps sometimes but last time I did this I forgot I was wearing bibs and the water all ran down into my crotch. Cool and pleasant at first but soon the chaffing made things very unpleasant for me and everyone who had to watch me squirm and try to re-adjust So anyway, my question is this: Can I buy some some of conductive gel to put on the chest strap to make it pick up my HR without waiting to get sweaty or risking chaffing the family jewels? If so, where can I get it?
MichH Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 I believe Polar offers a product like this but no idea where you would get it. Phone Polar distributor on 011 805 1028
AndreZA Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Remember that the strap must be quite tight. I thought I had a flat battery once untill Polar, okay I know you use Soentoe (waarheen gaan ons? Ons gaan soentoe), showed me how tight it should be. I just light wet my censor with water. At races I just use bit of spit and it works fine.
E1A104 Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 There is a shop in Fourways Crossing that sellings running gear and also stocks a gel that apparently helps increase the conductivity - Cannot remember the name of the shop though, so not much help to you I guess
AndreZA Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 There is a shop in Fourways Crossing that sellings running gear and also stocks a gel that apparently helps increase the conductivity - Cannot remember the name of the shop though' date=' so not much help to you I guess[/quote'] Maybe it's The Sweat Shop. The owner is Jax Snyman. He has done the Paris-Brest-Paris once or twice already.
Desertbob Posted July 19, 2007 Author Posted July 19, 2007 You can use KY jelly as well. um... that not usually a problem I have, but thanks Rabubi
Thug Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 I've used Polar HR monitors for years and have NEVER had the need to use a conductivity gel. As Para says, use some spit. Works for me everytime.
SwissVan Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Or you could just give the strap electrode area a good healthy LICK or 2 before you fit the strap... I had the same problem years ago, tried gels but nothing was as simple or as efferctive as a bit of saliva (mine).
RABUBI Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 No, serious, KY is water based, so you can use it for conductivity, as far as I know they also use them on the impulse type muscle shocking excercise machines for conductivity. And if you have that problem, you can also use it for that.
Wonder Woman Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Desertbob, Rabubi is correct you can use KY jelly in place of conductivity jel. Otherwise just go to any Sportmans Warehouse and they sell the conductivity jel at the same stand that they sell the HR monitors and it is pretty cheap.
Desertbob Posted July 19, 2007 Author Posted July 19, 2007 And if you have that problem' date=' you can also use it for that.[/quote'] Or just follow Swissvan's advice just give the .... area a good healthy LICK or 2 before you fit the strap... I had the same problem years ago' date=' tried gels but nothing was as simple or as efferctive as a bit of saliva (mine). [/quote'] Desertbob2007-07-19 05:31:23
MichH Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Licking works for me (hmmm.... there are soooo many ways that could be misunderstood!!)
Dicky DQ Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Agreed, just a lick and a spoeg and all works well!!
RABUBI Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Agreed' date=' just a lick and a spoeg and all works well!![/quote'] but just to be sure, keep the one tube next to the bedlamp and another in the saddlebag and youre covered
SwissVan Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 No' date=' serious, KY is water based, so you can use it for conductivity, as far as I know they also use them on the impulse type muscle shocking excercise machines for conductivity. And if you have that problem, you can also use it for that.[/quote'] If you have that problem and use it all up on your strap then what .... Spoeg works just fine (on the hr strap), been doing it for yeaaaars. That as well
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