Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

The forum for general banter about the team.

Moderator: The forum police - (nee naw)

Post Reply
MaxMacLaren1
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Posts: 563
Joined: Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:54 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5

Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by MaxMacLaren1 »

Christmas is coming and I'm hoping Santa is going to bring me a heart rate monitor. So I would welcome any thoughts you have on which one is best. Having searched online, Polar, Wahoo TICKR and Garmin get frequent mentions. But which works best and importantly which is the most comfortable? Also do you link with anything better than the PM and Ergdata. Many thanks and feel free to post your own Christmas wish list :fssmile:
Max

Male, 53yrs, 83kg, 181cm
Image
User avatar
Claudius
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2019
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2019
Posts: 530
Joined: Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:36 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5
Location: Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by Claudius »

Hello Max,

I got the Tacx T1994 - it comes with Ant+ and Bluetooth, small piece, works fine for me in most cases

and i got the Polar H7 - as Polar and Garmin do not like each other it havent got Ant+ thats the bad news - but for someone who have got the old Polar adapter on the erg could use thisone as well (and BT with a watch/phone) - it have the advantage (if you have the dongle)that it neednt to be connected before every row.

wishes ? -maybe the bike erg :mrgreen: , but already got the tacx neo smart - but hey what...i recently tested the bike erg...and it is much better in my opinion than a smart trainer...the tacx neo is great- if you road over that hammock bridge in zift watopia...great...but c2 bike erg is just better
Image
“Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?”
(J.R.R.T.)
lcantey
Best Friend (PayPal Subscriber)
Best Friend (PayPal Subscriber)
Posts: 58
Joined: Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:44 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5
Location: CA, USA

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by lcantey »

Hello Max,

I'll just confirm that the Wahoo TICKR works well with PM5 and phone. Comfort is what I would expect with a soft strap (good). I do like the dual ANT/BT flexibility.
User avatar
JonT
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Posts: 1950
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:31 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5
Location: Bath, Somerset, UK

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by JonT »

I spent a long time looking into this when my Polar monitor stopped working. I use the TICKR and connect it to my phone, erg and Garmin watch with no issues at all. Having ANT+ and Bluetooth is a must nowadays. It is also easy to adjust and very comfortable. The running app with the TICKR also provides very detailed analysis if that is what anyone is into.

Jon
57 years old, 5"10', clinging on to 75kg and frustratingly but understandably inconsistent
Image
MaxMacLaren1
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Posts: 563
Joined: Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:54 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by MaxMacLaren1 »

Thanks all. Looks like the Wahoo TICKR is the winner. And Claudius you get some great presents!
Max

Male, 53yrs, 83kg, 181cm
Image
Wolfmiester
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Posts: 4048
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:16 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5
Location: Henley in Arden, UK

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by Wolfmiester »

Hello chaps (and ladies), can I just double check here which Wahoo model is recommended?
It looks like the TICKR is the one ...
I think it's a none question really, but just double checking.
thanks
Wolfie

Image
Age 59 Height 6'4" Weight 93k
MaxMacLaren1
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Posts: 563
Joined: Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:54 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by MaxMacLaren1 »

I opted for the TICKR X because it has a memory which I occasionally use when out trekking. When rowing it is comfortable and connects easily to the PM5. I read that the battery does not last forever so keep a spare just in case. The only small issue is that a couple of times I have had to take the battery out and insert it again to get it to start. Overall I'm pleased with it and it has certainly added a new dimension to training.

20190418_132929.jpg
20190418_132929.jpg (216.72 KiB) Viewed 831 times
Max

Male, 53yrs, 83kg, 181cm
Image
Wolfmiester
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
Posts: 4048
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:16 pm
I row on...: Model D with PM5
Location: Henley in Arden, UK

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by Wolfmiester »

thanks Max :fssmile:
Wolfie

Image
Age 59 Height 6'4" Weight 93k
User avatar
fkoene
True Free Spirit
Posts: 849
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:28 pm
I row on...: Model C with PM5
Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Re: Christmas Present Ideas / Heart Rate Monitor

Post by fkoene »

I recently bought myself a Polar OH1 which wears around the arm instead of the chest. Up till now I'm quite happy with it, quite comfortable.
Image
Post Reply