Travel Guide , Sports & Outdoors Blog

Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set

Posted at January 25, 2010

Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set

Features:

* Soft, comfortable HRM transmitter with electrodes, engineered right into the fabric
* Compatible with all Polar Heart Rate Monitors
* Coded to eliminate interference from other HRMs
* Machine washable
* User replaceable battery–up to 2-year battery life

Description

The Polar WearLink transmitter combines superior Polar technology with a new fabric design. The electrodes, which pick up the heart’s signals, are engineered right into the fabric strap. The result is a superior fit for any individual body shape, providing revolutionary comfort and full freedom of movement. The transmitter’s textile strap is removable and machine washable. Its clip-on mechanism ensures quick and easy wear, and the belt is easy to put on and take off.

Polar’s coded technology ensures that the user picks up only their heart signal, and not the signal of another heart rate monitor nearby. With millions of HRMs in use today, there’s a good chance that someone working out next to you may also have one on. Interference from any other HRM is now eliminated and an accurate signal is ensured.

Customer Reviews:

I was having issues with my Polar heart rate monitor. I rinsed and washed my previous strap as indicated in the directions and had replaced the battery on the coded transmitter, but I was still getting unreliable heart rate readings. As soon as I replaced the strap, the Polar heart rate monitor worked correctly again.

I lost the original transmitter that cames with the Polar and I saw that my polar works with the Polar Wearlink Coded model, so I bought this model and it is working fine. I really like this wearlink, and the differential to buy this specific model was the option to change battery, because the regular one does not offer this option, once the battery stop to work, you need to buy a new one.
Summary, it is good and works fine, in my case I really like it.

I bought this to replace my previous wearlink transmitter that my dog chewed up. I have to say that I am extremely pleased with this one. It is updated from the original one I received with my unit and it is more sensitive and fits more comfortable than the original wearlink. This is by far the most comfortable heartrate monitor transmitter available.

I bought this to replace the old style solid transmitter. It’s way more comfortable and the contacts are soft so they stay wet if you don’t start your workout right away. Unfortunately the belt clips are starting to delaminate after about 3 months. The clip is still fine but it’s looking ugly. Still better than the old units.

Replacement strap is a much better design than the original that came with the Polar M61 I received a couple of years ago. It is less likely to suffer the same defect of having the snap detach from the strap since that was the method of putting the strap on across your chest. The replacement strap is also better designed in the contact area and seems to provide immediate and accurate heart rate readings; I haven’t had the need of pre-wetting the strap to get a heart rate reading. It was also convenient to have two different sizes available (XS - S) and (M-XL)

For more information visit : Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set

Polar G1 GPS Speed and Distance Sensor for FT60 / FT80

Polar F6 Men’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Coal, New Design)

Polar Cardio Sports Bra

Polar WearLink Replacement Strap - Size M-XXL(27”-54” Chest) New Design

Exercise & Fitness

Polar F6 Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Posted at January 24, 2010

Polar F6 Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Coral)

Features:

* Full-feature sports watch displays your heart rate, exercise time, and average heart rate
* OwnCode transmitter eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors
* Polar OwnZone helps determine an individual exercise zone; calorie counter and goal management
* OwnCal feature shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session and accumulated expenditure
* Zone Pointer displays your target heart rate zone and where your current heart rate is within that zone

Description

The F6 is the optimal choice for group exercisers like in-door cyclists. Coded transmission prevents crosstalk with other monitors so you’ll get a personalized workout, even in a class environment. More than just a stylish model with 4 color options, the F6 is an excellent exercise motivator. It includes all the features of the F4, plus guidance with OwnZone to automatically establish your personal target heart rate zones and feedback with OwnCal to track your calories and % of fat burned, making it a perfect exercise companion. Target zones with audible alarm Zone Pointer Fitness Bullets for every ten minutes in target zone Maximum heart rate of total exercise Average heart rate of total exercise Exercise Date SonicLink, exercise data download from wrist unit to Polar web service or SW UpLink, settings upload from Polar web site or software to wrist unit Exercise file info page with date and time Exercise Time total Time in target zone Target zone limits Average heart rate of total exercise Heart rate displayed as bpm Heart rate displayed as % of maximum heart rate Visual and audible alarm in target zones Heart touch, button-free operation of wrist unit Heart rate sets - pre-program favorite exercise settings Manual target zone % / bpm Automatic age-based target zone % / bpm Time of day (12/24h) with alarm Display text in English Polar T31 coded transmitter Polar WearLink 31 coded transmitter (changeable battery) Polar T61 coded transmitter

Customer Reviews:

I purchased Polar F6 because my trainer told me it was one of the best HRMs in the market, so I took his word for it! For a beginner, as myself, the Polar F6 was easy to use and program, it is VERY helpful with monitoring my HR during my workouts and I feel the benefits of working within zone. The F6 provides easy to access data and keeps a record of your workouts to note progress. Overall is a good quality HRM and I am sure I am not using it at its full capacity…but for my basic needs, the F6 was a great investment.

I always get Polar HRM- they last forever & I usually give my old ones to my sisters to use, because they still work. But when it comes to working out, I am a gadget junkie so I have to have the newest model/color. I noticed the biggest complaint by others is battery replacement. I have never had a transmitter quit working & my batteries usually last a good long while. So… when you go to replace your battery, use your local jeweler. He can order the battery if he doesn’t have it on hand. F11, he has on hand usually- F6 or F4, may have to order. BUT it always costs me between $10-15!!! And I know he will put it back together well- no leaks. Don’t worry about that waterproofing junk- mine have never leaked even after I replaced the batteries. Polar is the best, hands down- & they have great features & are easy to use!

I think this watch is great. I have been using it for a few weeks and have not had an issue with it. Its comfortable and I dont even realize I am wearing the strap when I am working out. Its easy and fun to use and use it for running. It motivates me to workout harder and longer! My boyfriend has the same watch for men and he digs it too.

I like it. I haven’t had a chance to figure out all the features yet, but I’m not sure if I’ll need to use all of them anyway. It’s been pretty easy to use so far. The only compaint is that the band that goes around the chest rubs on my skin and I’ve gotten a little chaffing. But I have pretty sensitive skin, so it’s probably more to do with me than the actual product.

I like the Polar F6 heart rate monitor, but, it is a little uncomfortable for me. For women who wear an underwire bra, it is not very easy to wear. Because of the underwire, I have a hard time getting it in the right position, and when I do, it cuts into me because of the bra. I wish there was another place to wear it, or if they could come up with an alternative heart rate monitor design.

For more information visit : Polar F6 Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Coral)