I like to swim w/ a heart rate monitor. I have a Polar that is "water resistant." Lately I've noticed that it is not working 100%. It keeps time perfectly, but my heart rate does not always register properly. If I shake my arm where the watch part is, it will start working again so I'm thinking maybe it is not meant to be in the pool.
Does anyone know what exactly water resistant v. water proof means?
Does anyone else swim with a heart rate monitor? Any problems? Solutions?
Thanks!
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You have to look at the fine print package instructions. Water resistant can mean that it's OK to get caught in a rainstorm but you shouldn't submerge it. Water proof will usually have a depth limit.
I bought a cheap imported watch where the directions said that the ladies watch models were waterproof to a depth of _ _ _, which they said was suitable for bathing, childcare, laundry and washing dishes. Their men's model was rated for the same depth, suitable for showering, sports, washing cars. Hrrummph!!
Another watch said it was OK to 3 meters (or something like it) but it flooded out fast and ruined just doing a Masters workout of surface swimming incl flipturns.
I used to have a Polar HR monitor that did just fine in the pool until I took off the wristwatch and put it on the deck. Somebody stole it, thinking they just got a free cheap watch.
You have to look at the fine print package instructions. Water resistant can mean that it's OK to get caught in a rainstorm but you shouldn't submerge it. Water proof will usually have a depth limit.
I bought a cheap imported watch where the directions said that the ladies watch models were waterproof to a depth of _ _ _, which they said was suitable for bathing, childcare, laundry and washing dishes. Their men's model was rated for the same depth, suitable for showering, sports, washing cars. Hrrummph!!
Another watch said it was OK to 3 meters (or something like it) but it flooded out fast and ruined just doing a Masters workout of surface swimming incl flipturns.
I used to have a Polar HR monitor that did just fine in the pool until I took off the wristwatch and put it on the deck. Somebody stole it, thinking they just got a free cheap watch.
