heart rate monitors

nic · #1 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 08:30 PM

I am looking to buy one. Is Polar the best does is matter, is Oregon Scientific good?

Just curious what everyone's experience is...

Lov2Shop · #2 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 08:32 PM

I would like to know also, because I would like to get one.
Nic - Are you looking at the kind with the harness and watch combo?

nic · #3 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 09:06 PM

I guess the chest strap with watch? I think that has the most accurate measure.

Lov2Shop · #4 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 09:55 PM

I bought one at dicks sprorts yesterday, it was $60 and I really happy with it.

Dick's Sporting Goods - Heart Monitors: Polar FS1 Blue Heart Rate Monitor

nic · #5 (**permalink**) 12-31-2007, 02:04 PM

I ended up ordering the Nike Imara model, but I found it for $55 instead of $99. It should come in on Thursday.

aluhall · #6 (**permalink**) 12-31-2007, 02:29 PM

Look what I've found on Consumerreports.org:

ConsumerReports.org - Heart-rate monitors 6/03

"We favor the Acumen Cardio Trainer, $95, and the Polar a3, $80, for their accuracy and ease of use."