Does the heart rate monitor come with a strap or do I need to purchase that separately?
1301908
There are two versions of the Garmin edge 810 (one confess with a heart rate monitor/strap, the other doesn't). If you buy just the GPS unit, you can always by the heart rate monitor separately afterwards.
1339256
It doesn't. The one that does is Cateye Strada 430 Digital Wireless Computer . It's exactly the same model AFAIK, but with the heart rate strap. Alternatively, you can buy this unit and then get the strap separately: HR-10 Heart Rate CatEye Digital Heart Rate Sensor (which is what I did). As of right now, it's even a little cheaper.
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Amazon sells it with or without the strap and it's obviously less expensive without the strap. Just read the bill-of-materials carefully on the page that you are on to determine whether or not the model that you're looking at includes the strap. The model with the strap is: " Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch With Heart Rate Monitor by Garmin " and the model without it is " Garmin Forerunner 610 Touchscreen GPS Watch by Garmin ". The price difference is about $30.
460691
GPS function is built into the watch; nothing else to wear. If you want it to monitor your heart rate, then you have to wear the separate heart-rate strap.
2010773
Do not worry ! It works very well. I use it every day during exercise, it perfectly comes with the chest strap heart rate.
1416798
No the watch comes with the monitor for your heart and a strap used to attach the monitor to your chest.... This watch rocks it will also determine your VO2 max using the test settings. Also it is easier to maneuver between types of exercise than other older models.
423314
Needs a strap, but I'm using older garmin heart rate strap- it's compatible.
2249484
Have to buy separately, but I had older garmin heartrate monitor and it works
1885844
Yes, chest strap is included. Awesome heart rate monitor. I highly recommend it.
997668
Yes the HRM with the chest strap does come with it. And it is surprisingly comfortable.
1902493
The heart rate monitor is optional. You can purchase the wrist unit without the heart rate monitor, or both. If you purchase the wrist unit without, you can buy the chest strap heart rate monitor later.
2074939
Nope. I don't remember a strap coming in addition. The strap it comes with is plastic and only big enough for your hand.
1374057
Yes, it comes with one. Plus, many gym cardio machine are equipped with sensors that will pick up your monitor.
578056
The heart rate monitor comes with an adjustable strap. You wear the strap around your chest just below your bust. The monitor itself snaps to the strap and will then sync with your polar band. Very simple.
1881747
Yes; the chest strap is the only way this watch can monitor your heart rate and calories. Without it, it's just a watch with functions you can't use
1488694
Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
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Hello Tan, yes this Ambit 2 listing does coming with the heart rate monitor.