Heart rate monitor with avg HR, max, min, time, stop watch for under$40?

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Can anyone recommend a HR monitor (wristwatch and strap) for under $40
that does all this and gets good, consistent readings.. Preferably one
that doesnt need wet or gels etc..

Any thoughts out there?

Thanks

On Feb 27, 12:08 am, markm75 <markm...@msn.com> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a HR monitor (wristwatch and strap) for under $40
> that does all this and gets good, consistent readings.. Preferably one
> that doesnt need wet or gels etc..
>
> Any thoughts out there?
>
> Thanks

I have the Polar FS-1 it is a basic model gives time, pulse rate and
average pulse rate. I think it cost about $60, and I've had no
problems in 2 yeras that I have it. I had some unknown brand X before
that which gave several more features but it didn't last very long.
I think ya pretty much get what ya pay for.

Per bluezfolk:
>I have the Polar FS-1 it is a basic model gives time, pulse rate and
>average pulse rate. I think it cost about $60, and I've had no
>problems in 2 yeras that I have it. I had some unknown brand X before
>that which gave several more features but it didn't last very long.
>I think ya pretty much get what ya pay for.

I've had a basic, bottom-of-the-line Polar for something like 20
or 25 years. The flexible plastic in the wrist strap and the
chest unit is starting to disintegrate... but it's still tickin'.
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PeteCresswell