FINIS Aquapulse heart Rate Monitor

I have used the SwimP3 by Finis in the past (and loved it), so I gave the Aqua pulse a try. After about a week of usage, I would give it a 9 out of 10. First of all it looks bulky, but it isn't. The Swimp3 is bigger, and I don't feel that while swimming. I squeeze pretty tight on my streamline and it doesn't move or come off...I actually think I don't even touch it. Hardly know it's there. Yes the device is completely waterproof. Well I have used it for a week in the water without any problems anyway. The USB is waterproof as well, and I think it is like the Swimp3 where you don't even need the cap to swim with. The sound for the aqua pulse is a little soft, and not as loud as the Swimp3, but I didn't have any problems hearing the numbers on the loudest setting. I even used it outside the pool on the treadmill and was able to hear the voice. Regarding the accuracy, I normally use a Timex with chest strap heart rate monitor, and I wanted to test out the aqua pulse both in and out of the pool. The units ended up being 2-3 beats different from one another, which is perfectly acceptable in my book. I tested it on the treadmill by clipping the aqua pulse to a sweat head band (dorky i know). Whenever the aqua pulse gave a reading, I looked down at my watch and the numbers were spot on. In the pool, the aquapulse wins hands down. I hate the chest strap (even for running the strap is annoying), so having something light and non-cumbersome is nice. I use heart rate monitors to know what zone i'm training in and if I need to pick it up. now the aquapulse lets me know that mid-swim instead of finishing the interval and checking my watch. Cons include: 1. No battery indicator on the aqua pulse (it says "low battery" at some point, but I don't know if it's low before I start my workout) 2. I have to remember to plug it into a computer to charge it 3. It doesn't record anything. I think a great next step would be to see my heart rate levels over time on a chart. 4. I can't wear both my Swimp3 and aqua pulse at the same time. Well, I suppose I could, but can't imagine it would be comfy...I'll have to give it a try And that's about all the cons I can think of. So far my report is that the aqua pulse is a great product!

I have used the SwimP3 by Finis in the past (and loved it), so I gave the Aqua pulse a try. After about a week of usage, I would give it a 9 out of 10. First of all it looks bulky, but it isn't. The Swimp3 is bigger, and I don't feel that while swimming. I squeeze pretty tight on my streamline and it doesn't move or come off...I actually think I don't even touch it. Hardly know it's there. Yes the device is completely waterproof. Well I have used it for a week in the water without any problems anyway. The USB is waterproof as well, and I think it is like the Swimp3 where you don't even need the cap to swim with. The sound for the aqua pulse is a little soft, and not as loud as the Swimp3, but I didn't have any problems hearing the numbers on the loudest setting. I even used it outside the pool on the treadmill and was able to hear the voice. Regarding the accuracy, I normally use a Timex with chest strap heart rate monitor, and I wanted to test out the aqua pulse both in and out of the pool. The units ended up being 2-3 beats different from one another, which is perfectly acceptable in my book. I tested it on the treadmill by clipping the aqua pulse to a sweat head band (dorky i know). Whenever the aqua pulse gave a reading, I looked down at my watch and the numbers were spot on. In the pool, the aquapulse wins hands down. I hate the chest strap (even for running the strap is annoying), so having something light and non-cumbersome is nice. I use heart rate monitors to know what zone i'm training in and if I need to pick it up. now the aquapulse lets me know that mid-swim instead of finishing the interval and checking my watch. Cons include: 1. No battery indicator on the aqua pulse (it says "low battery" at some point, but I don't know if it's low before I start my workout) 2. I have to remember to plug it into a computer to charge it 3. It doesn't record anything. I think a great next step would be to see my heart rate levels over time on a chart. 4. I can't wear both my Swimp3 and aqua pulse at the same time. Well, I suppose I could, but can't imagine it would be comfy...I'll have to give it a try And that's about all the cons I can think of. So far my report is that the aqua pulse is a great product!