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| "Chris" <
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| > "Edward Dike, III" <edd(2+1)
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| > > "Chris" <
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| > > | I have a 710 from the first year they were released. I think it is
| from
| > > 2001
| > > | IIRC and I bought it in October (I am certain about that). The belt
| > should
| > > | be less than 3 years old and is supposed to last 2500 hours. It is
| > > possible
| > > | that it is near 2000, but certainly no more than that and likely
less.
| > The
| > > | watch is only sensing 2 or 3 out of 5 for very large gaps. Is this
| what
| > > | happens when the belt starts to go? The watch battery was replaced
| about
| > 6
| > > | months ago. I have never had one long enough that it needed
| replacement.
| > > | Also, where is the cheapest and fastest place (2 different places if
| not
| > > | both in one) to buy them is US dollars?
| > > |
| > > | TIA
| > >
| > > I don't recall the nature of the failure when my first coded
transmitter
| > > (used on an X-Trainer Plus) went south.
| > > I'd recommend sending it to the appropriate Polar Service Ctr nearest
| > > you(that location may vary for warranty/ non-warranty work).
| > > They will check, and replace/ exchange the coded transmitter if needed
| for
| > > $34.95; much less than any purchase price I've ever seen.
| >
| > That is a great price. I see the belts going for $60 to $75. What is
their
| > turnaround time? I probably need to get a spare belt. I have a spare HRM
| and
| > belt, but it is on loan. :>(
| >
| > > My experiences with them have always been good.
| > >
| > > ED3
| > >
| > >
http://www.polarusa.com/service_repair/serverinfo_con.asp
| > >
| >
| > Thanks
| >
| The new belts from Polar all you have to do is replace the battery. $1.29
| and it will interface with your older HRM.
| The old belts are good for 2500 hrs, so you're better off replacing the
belt
| with the newer style.
| The HRM is a different story, you have to send those back to Polar.
| -tom
With my X-trnr Plus, I have at times got it to work after replacing the
receiver battery myself. But I usually send it in as it's only a few bucks
more for them to do it....(turn around has been as short as a week, but
typically within 2 weeks) about once every 1 1/2-2 years for the watch; over
4 years on the transmitter.
Regarding the ...new belts from Polar...: according to what I've read, the
new "WearLink™ " is not waterproof, and does not appear to be as durable as
the T-series transmitters..... "...Replaceable fabric strap with encased
electrodes (Life of strap - 100 washings)..."
http://tinyurl.com/58je6
that would be about a year for me; I don't see a price for the strap/
electrode combo.
Regards,
ED3