Customer Reviews

S3 Foot Pod by Polar Electro, Inc.

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
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Overall, I like the S3 sensor. I love the RS800 (and I also own the Garmin 405 but it sits idle). This is my primary HRM and that's not going to change based on the other alternatives out there. But...

One area that I find troublesome with the product is that periodically the signal from the footpod does not get picked up by the heart rate monitor. It seems to be from the way that the battery contacts are designed. Either the replacement of the battery or the jarring from the running compresses the contact points between the battery and the casing (which are nothing more than springy bands of folded metal). As you might imagine, after a while, these things get compressed and you stop getting signal from your footpod until you go in there and monkey around a bit.

It's addressable and after awhile you get quite adept at managing this. But it seems silly that these guys haven't thought of a better solution around this. I had this issue after the first time that I replaced my battery. I can't imagine that product testing did not reveal this.

Still all that said, this is part of the best HRM product out there for busy runners. I think the Garmin 405 is a neat running toy, but if you're going out every day and you want something that's low maintenance and doesn't require you to religiously recharge the device or stand shivering waiting for the satellites... this is it.

The s3 foot pod works very well. I have used one for several years and very rarely I go gunning without it. It is small enough that I do not notice it being attached to my shoe when I go running. It has never detached itself from the shoe. I have changed the battery in it about twice a year. I use it with the rs800sd. Two thumbs-up!

excellent device...works accutately every time I use. The mount secures the device between the shoe laces and you don't even know you are wearing it. Great accessory to the Polar RS800 watch.

The product Polar S3 foot pod is excellent. Polar is a great brand and never disapoint the consumer. Very good

If you are serious about running is a must know your stride in order to be more efficient, whit this new gadget you can improve it significatily and run every day better

I've had the RS800SD for over 3 years now which came with this stride sensor. Since I don't have regular access to a track, I can't say for sure, but my experience is that the sensor is not all that accurate and seems to be affected by how fast I run. For example, I'd run the same course on different days at different speeds and the distance recorded would be different. Also, I'm just beginning to do speed work and yesterday during an interval run the sensor fell off from my shoe, and it took me 1.5 hours over 2 days of walking back and forth over the stretch of gravel trail where I lost it on to find it, and I think I'm lucky to have found it at all. Considering it was introduced over 3 years ago, the price for a replacement is really exhorbitant, especially since the Garmin footpod cost only $50 and has a much smaller form factor to boot! I wish Polar would come up with a replacement that is still compatible with older watches but is smaller, easier to attach to different lacing systems (e.g. narrower) and more secure.

S3 works very well and with the wacth shows all the informations about my execises.

This is worth adding to your Polar system. I'm actually considering buying another one just to put on a different pair of shoes. I love the whole system.

Amazing stuff ! Together with the RS 800 CX give to you a lot of usefull information. I liked it very much.

The service is second to none. Excelent in timing and the product just work perfect. Thank you.