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Randall
a Racer
from Minneapolis MNDate Reviewed: July 15, 2010
Strengths: Great Design ease of use, multiple functions lots of lap counters, Heart rate function works great. I liked the band for ease of changing, and the battery was easy to change as well. Solid construction.Weaknesses: Band breaks, have gone through a number of them and can no longer find a replacementBottom Line: If you have it, you won't for long as the band will break if it has not already done so. Don't waste your money, find some other product that you will be able to find replacement parts for.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: on line
Bike Setup: did not use a bike set up, but now I might duct tape it on there or on my wrist as that is the only way I can use it now
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nb
a Cross Country Rider
from nb,ny,usaDate Reviewed: November 29, 2009
Strengths: This is a well designed HRM for runners. It has five zones which are set via either your max HR or resting HR. The workout data tells you how many minutes and what % of the workout you spent in each zone. For each lap you get an average HR, a max and a min. Zone 3 corresponds to long run zone, Zone 4 tempo, Zone five speed. This is about all you need to do a serious training run. I've used it in marathon races and wherever you know the mile markers or the distance.Weaknesses: The plastic watch band breaks about once every year. I have gone through five of them. It is nearly impossible to use the watch with any off the shelf band and I can no longer find the manufacturer of the product. So while the watch works fine 5 years on, it is the band that makes it obsolete.Bottom Line: IF you can the PRO 9 Metal for this price but you'll need an allen wrench to replace the battery and the watch band will go in a year if you wear it every day. You can't find anything as inexpensive as this that does as much as this and does it as well.
Favorite Trail: serpents back
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At: performance bike
Similar Products Used: Timex Ironman HRM, Garmin ForeRunner 201 (no HRM)
Bike Setup: I don't use it on the bike. Best way to use it is start it and forget it unless you feel stressed, then you should look to see if you are in Zone 5!!!
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BJ
a Cross Country Rider
from AZDate Reviewed: July 13, 2009
Strengths: Watch is/was very tough. Stood up to anything thrown at it - cold, heat, water, sweat, bumps, drops, scrapes, etc. Accurate and reliable.Weaknesses: Battery life average. Less than one year use and need for new battery only installed by "qualified" reps. They won't send you one. BIGGEST problem - watch band sucks. Gone through 5 of them in less than 2 years. Cheap plastic that always broke on latch side.Bottom Line: The company has stopped manufacturing this model. After calling to buy another band, they stopped making this specific replacement band as well. IF I can find substitute or retrofit another band - I'll keep using it, but.....
If you have one and your band breaks, you are S.O.L.
Favorite Trail: Shaw Butte
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At: Sports Instruments w
Similar Products Used: none
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jomo
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PADate Reviewed: June 18, 2009
Strengths: easy to useWeaknesses: watchband wears out too quicklyBottom Line: I've been using this HR monitor for a little over 2 years (mainly for running) and it works great except for the fact that I've had to replace the band twice already and unfortunately didn't keep the receipt. I'm having trouble finding a supplier to replace the band (3rd time). Other than the band issue, it's a great monitor for the price.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
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