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Edition: Soft Strap
Display Size2 inches
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Edition: Soft Strap
- Heart rate monitor
- Soft fabric strap for comfort
- Optimized for use in congested areas such as gym classes & starting lines
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Product Description
Edition: Soft Strap
This heart rate monitor has a soft fabric strap and is more comfortable than ever before. Plus, it's optimized for use in congested areas like gym classes and starting lines.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
80 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Regular Strap
I have used this with my Garmin Forerunner 305, Forerunner 50, and Forerunner 405cx. Just wet it with saliva or water before you start, and it accurately and easily tracks your heart rate. The strap that attaches it to your chest is easily adjustable and easily removable. Unlike other products, my heart rate does not "jump around" 10 or 20 beats. The battery lasts a good amount of time and is easily replaceable. This is the best heart rate monitor that I have used, and I prefer it to Polar.
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Regular Strap|Amazon Verified Purchase
Works as advertised, no problems. This is a replacement of my first one that the seal (o-ring type) in the battery compartment failed, causing the battery to corrode due to moisture leaking. Then it never worked again. Be careful changing batteries not to damage the seal.
60 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Soft Strap|Amazon Verified Purchase
(Please note: the other user's negative review for this item is not accurate. The photo pictured is accurate for the Premium HRM, Product Number 010-10997-02. See below for update to original review.)
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I tested out my friend's Premium Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) on the trail this weekend and was extremely impressed and ordered mine yesterday. (My hat is off to Amazon - this is a better deal than dealer's pricing.)
The premium HRM is an excellent accessory to my Forerunner 405, which I initially purchased without a HRM, and the additional data set will be a big help to me when charting my progress and seeing gains over the same terrain over time, not to mention a decent "zone" training aid when road cycling.
A VERY IMPORTANT ITEM OF NOTE that people tend to forget/ignore when using these HRMs is that you need to wet the contacts for an accurate reading. You can use water, or simply rub some spit on in a pinch, but I would recommend swinging by a running store and getting a bottle of gel - it's cheap and it lasts forever, plus in my experience it provides the most accurate data... which is what we're interested in with these toys, right? :)
Enjoy! I know I will - happy trails.
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UPDATE, Feb. 11th: Just a brief follow-on update from my original pre-review.
After three runs, this HRM functions beautifully. I have zero data spikes, my 405 picks up the signal immediately, and I haven't even had to use my runner's electrode gel for the contacts; just wet the contacts in the sink and strap it on and go. Simply put, it works PERFECTLY.
It's also great having the training data to see which zone I'm training in or "Why did that run suck so hard?!"... oh, my hr was sky-rocketing and I was pushing too hard for event 'x'.
I would post an image here if I could so you could see the solid data and corresponding Garmin Connect screen capture.
Solid product, five stars.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I tested out my friend's Premium Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) on the trail this weekend and was extremely impressed and ordered mine yesterday. (My hat is off to Amazon - this is a better deal than dealer's pricing.)
The premium HRM is an excellent accessory to my Forerunner 405, which I initially purchased without a HRM, and the additional data set will be a big help to me when charting my progress and seeing gains over the same terrain over time, not to mention a decent "zone" training aid when road cycling.
A VERY IMPORTANT ITEM OF NOTE that people tend to forget/ignore when using these HRMs is that you need to wet the contacts for an accurate reading. You can use water, or simply rub some spit on in a pinch, but I would recommend swinging by a running store and getting a bottle of gel - it's cheap and it lasts forever, plus in my experience it provides the most accurate data... which is what we're interested in with these toys, right? :)
Enjoy! I know I will - happy trails.
----
UPDATE, Feb. 11th: Just a brief follow-on update from my original pre-review.
After three runs, this HRM functions beautifully. I have zero data spikes, my 405 picks up the signal immediately, and I haven't even had to use my runner's electrode gel for the contacts; just wet the contacts in the sink and strap it on and go. Simply put, it works PERFECTLY.
It's also great having the training data to see which zone I'm training in or "Why did that run suck so hard?!"... oh, my hr was sky-rocketing and I was pushing too hard for event 'x'.
I would post an image here if I could so you could see the solid data and corresponding Garmin Connect screen capture.
Solid product, five stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Garmin Soft Strap Heart Rate Monitor
The monitor works great with my Forerunner 405. I have taken it on a dozen runs with no problems. Heart rate does not spike. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Jamie Grupka
Stopped working after a month
I got this strap thinking it'd be nice to have a soft strap, and "Premium" implied that this was an upgrade...which it definitely was not. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Green
Comfortable and reliable fit
I have very sensitive skin, and the monitor strap that came with my Garmin Forerunner 305 was unbearable during (and after) long, hot runs; I had tried a variety of creams and gels... Read more
Published 3 days ago by CAH
MUCH more comfortable than the original unit
I've heard the bad news on this... but I've had it a few weeks and so far it's just MUCH more comfortable than the old strap. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Gregory X
Not Compatible with iPhone 4S w/o additional equipment
No where in the product details did it state that this product needed a ANT+ adapter to work with the iPhone 4S. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Hoppy
More confortable but not as reliable
This HRM is definitely more confortable than the non premium garmin HRM but it really does not like static! Read more
Published 6 days ago by Ben
Heart Monitor
Purchased the Garmin Premium Heart Monitor and it did not work at all. It does not say that you need to have a watch with it as well, but looks like you do! Read more
Published 8 days ago by Pauline G
So far, So Good
I've used many different heart rate monitors over the years, most of which were made by Polar, and have to say that Garmin's Premium Heart Rate monitor is my favorite. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Chestoozo
Great Motivator
I am trying to improve my weight and strength through bike riding. Adding the heart rate monitor to my Garmin GPS has helped me to step up the pace.
Published 10 days ago by HietoryBob
Confusing Title
This should be called the Premium Heart Rate Monitor PLUS Soft Strap. While it would be nice to order the strap only (it is the item that wears out), I have not found a way to do... Read more
Published 11 days ago by WilliWu
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