Chest strap? Hi! I was wondering if this product worked independently?? Or does it require a chest strap to work? Thanks
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Is the T31 coded transmitter replaced by the polar wearlink transmitter on this product?
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The Rs 100 comes with the 31 Coded WearLink. I didn't think much of it when I got mine because I didn't think it was going to be very durable. I was wrong. I've had it for more than a year now and the belt shows no wear at all. All I do is wash it off with warm water after each use and let it air dry. A great plus is the ability to change your own battery in the belt unit unlike others that you have to send in or just scrap. The unit it's self is a good value for the price. I keep a written log so all the computer stuff is just added bells I would have to pay for and never use. If you want a good, basic and solid unit, I can recommend the RS 100 as a good value.. The Rs 100 comes with the 31 Coded WearLink. I didn't think much of it when I got mine because I didn't think it was going to be very durable. I was wrong. I've had it for more than a year now and the belt shows no wear at all. All I do is wash it off with warm water after each use and let it air dry. A great plus is the ability to change your own battery in the belt unit unlike others that you have to send in or just scrap. The unit it's self is a good value for the price. I keep a written log so all the computer stuff is just added bells I would have to pay for and never use. If you want... » Read More The Rs 100 comes with the 31 Coded WearLink. I didn't think much of it when I got mine because I didn't think it was going to be very durable. I was wrong. I've had it for more than a year now and the belt shows no wear at all. All I do is wash it off with warm water after each use and let it air dry. A great plus is the ability to change your own battery in the belt unit unlike others that you have to send in or just scrap. The unit it's self is a good value for the price. I keep a written log so all the computer stuff is just added bells I would have to pay for and never use. If you want a good, basic and solid unit, I can recommend the RS 100 as a good value.. « Show Less
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I have the same question as bareto, the information above says this comes with the T31 chest strap, not the new wearlink one. Is this correct?(I actually hope it is, I hate the new design)
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It will absolutely work. You also have a chest strap that will monitor your heart constantly. This is a great product!
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It is NOT recommended that you wear the chest strap all day with these. They're better off used to measure your workouts. As another responder had stated, check out a FitBit or Jawbone for all-day wear (I use a FitBit with my HRM during workouts).
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Hey ! for the Big beautiful Lady ?? go to a fabric store, get marching buckles, get strap to your likings, " MAGIC " i did this to my chest strap, I am 69 male extremely built muscles, chest is huge, and the strap did not fit ,,so i extended it with extra belting and buckles, love the bag, now i hike with it along with tents, sleeping bags, and bear food, enjoy, J R Massachusetts USA
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No you can't. The only thing you can do without the chest strap is time your workout.
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Probably not. There is not one included. I'm not sure if it would work strapped to your chest or not?
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If the arm straps are loose the chest strap is closer to your neck. As long as your breasts are not propped up, it should be ok. You dont have to use the chest strap though...it also has the waist straps.
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I've had some difficulty getting data from the chest strap to the watch. Not sure if I'm putting the strap in a slightly different position so it can't get a good reading. The watch works PERFECTLY though and I've just been using that. Wish the chest strap worked as well.
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Yes it comes with the chest strap monitor. I have also found that, by accident, that monitor operates on the same transmission frequency, to the wrist display unit, that is used by Life Fitness treadmills. I get automatic heart rate display from our treadmill.
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It will monitor resting heart rate.So long as the chest strap is properly positioned it will monitor your heart rate.
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It has a chest strap, but due to the weight of the bag, it can add strain to your neck if all of the straps on the bag aren't tight enough. I wish that this bag also had a waist strap. After wearing this all day I usually have soreness in my shoulders, too.
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It must be worn with the chest strap for the heart monitor function to work. All the other functions work without it.
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Chest strap not bulky...just the sensor sticks out. But I don't find it to be uncomfortable at all with any workouts, even yoga. I do variety of workouts as well.
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I prefer chest strap and my transmitter snaps into it with two snaps. It is not very protruding and that is not an issue. The one that the transmitter is built into the strap are perhaps less bulky and streamlined, but I do not have an issue with mine. I have had both types. Hope this answers your inquiry.
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The chest strap is sold separately. I had one from my old Garmin 305 that works great.
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Yes, it comes with a chest strap. I would recommend the screen cover. I didn't buy one when I purchased it. The watch face is durable, however we train hard!
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Yes, it has a chest strap. The straps are thin, it is better to use this attached to other MOLLE equipment.