|
|
| would you get this? |
| yes |
|
12% |
[ 1 ] |
| no |
|
25% |
[ 2 ] |
| not sure |
|
62% |
[ 5 ] |
|
| Total Votes : 8 |
|
|
|
HYPERASHEL
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 15397
Location: The South's Sauna, Atlanta
|
| Back to top
|
|
 Posted: 01/07/04 - 16:34 Post subject: not a review but opinions wanted
|
|
|
|
|
TimRuns
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 11 May 2003
Posts: 10062
Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 16:41 Post subject:
I say get it..it's a useful training tool to have and it may help your running alot if you use it regularly. That's a good deal for a HRM-never seen them that cheap before (I got mine for $200+). What features does this model have?
|
|
|
|
|
HYPERASHEL
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 15397
Location: The South's Sauna, Atlanta
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 16:43 Post subject:
| TimRuns wrote: | | I say get it..it's a useful training tool to have and it may help your running alot if you use it regularly. That's a good deal for a HRM-never seen them that cheap before (I got mine for $200+). What features does this model have? |
PERFECT FOR ALL FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS
Watch Functions
Time of day, showing hours, minutes and seconds (12 and 24 hour)
Daily and hourly alarm
Calendar
Heart Rate Functions
ECG Accurate
Session Maximum Heart Rate
Session Average Heart Rate
Session Minimum Heart Rate
Rapid Start takes user directly into heart rate monitoring after
automatically setting target zones from age or maximum heart rate.
4 Training Zone settings each with optional visual and audible alarm
100 hour chronograph with 50 memories for lap with average heart rate
and split time with heart rate
Actual heart rate displayed as percentage of maximum heart rate
Memory
Session recording of maximum, average and minimum heart rate
50 lap memory, with average heart rate for lap
50 split time recordings with heart rate at split
Time in Zone (TiZ) showing time spent in, above and below target zone,
with average heart rate and % of time in each.
Monitor Features
Scrolling dot matrix display
Key Press Heart Rate
Scan Feature
Reflec-trix Day Vision display for excellent visibility
Rapid Start - automatic target zones setting
Blue electro-luminescent back light
Other Features
Reflective monitor wrist strap
Softflex transmitter belt with user changeable battery
Reebok carrying case
Monitor and transmitter water resistant to 30 metres
1 year manufacturers guarantee
Reebok University training guide
|
|
|
|
|
MastrBrewr
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
|
|
|
Joined: 24 Sep 2003
Posts: 6974
Location: outside
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 16:50 Post subject:
I said "not sure".
Personally, I'm waiting for my tax return so I can get a Bodylink system, cause I want the GPS speed stuff also. But that Reebok HRM does look pretty cool.
|
|
|
|
|
HYPERASHEL
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 15397
Location: The South's Sauna, Atlanta
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 16:57 Post subject:
I have the GPS speed stuff, being a multi sport person i wanted something better than the TIMEX system, so i got the Garmin. I have used HR systems before but faded out and looking for newer updated versio without all the $$$. plus i like the strapless feature on this, just a quick finger pulse for work commutes and impromptu sessions ( don't ask and yes a little OCD on workouts at times)
|
|
|
|
|
sonnylax
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 2942
Location: Living in a lollipop and unicorn world
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 17:05 Post subject:
I'm probably going to wait until the Garmin comes out with a new model to include HRM. Rumor from CoolRunning says next model may or may not include either HRM or an MP3 player.
|
|
|
|
|
crazyfrog
Kermitologist
|
|
|
Joined: 31 May 2003
Posts: 7610
Location: atlanta
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 20:20 Post subject:
i dunno...
i think id like to have a hrm, but im too cheap too shell out the cash. now, if someone were to get on for me....well thats a different story 
|
|
|
|
|
Cappy
Excelent
|
|
|
Joined: 16 May 2002
Posts: 27368
Location: Spreadsheetylvania
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/07/04 - 20:27 Post subject:
The only thing I would want to know, is if it is digitally coded, so it won't interfere with someone else's monitor. The Polar that I used to have had that feature and it was nice not getting interference from other HRM users.
The changeable battery in the transmitter is a bonus, for Polar you had to send it to the factory
|
|
|
|
|
Phar lap
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 20 Jun 2003
Posts: 1006
Location: A flawed Utopia
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/08/04 - 05:01 Post subject:
Just another gadget.
Apart from a good pair of shoes, running and swimming are probally two of the only sports left that can exist in a pure form.
Nice; but you don't really need one to improve your running.
|
|
|
|
|
andydp
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 23 Sep 2003
Posts: 8122
Location: Upstate NY near Albany
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/08/04 - 10:33 Post subject:
Ask yourself:
How many of those features will I use ?
If you don't time your splits now what makes you think you will with this ?
I don't bother with all that stuff--- Myabe I'm stupid or in denial but all I use is a plain and simple $6.00 watch with stop watch feature I got at the PX. OK 10 minutes/mile got it thanks...
|
|
|
|
|
GaRebelRunner
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 26 Sep 2003
Posts: 1097
Location: Tucker, GA
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/08/04 - 10:51 Post subject:
From a cost and functionality standpoint it looks pretty good. What difference does it make as to the features that you will or will not use at this price. The cheapest HRMs are around $59.00 so the price for this one is not bad.
My only reservation about it is that I'm not sure of the accuracy since it doesn't have a chest strap. I know from personal experience that blood pressure machines that take your bp around the upper arm are much more accurate than the ones that use the wrist or fingers. I suspect this may be in the same category.
If you can return it if not satisfied, order it and test it against some hrm's with straps and see what you think. Just be sure you return it within the timeframe if you decide you don't like it. It the dealer does not permit returns I would skip it and buy the monitor somewhere else.
|
|
|
|
|
HYPERASHEL
Member
|
|
|
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 15397
Location: The South's Sauna, Atlanta
|
| Back to top
|
|
Posted: 01/08/04 - 12:06 Post subject:
| GaRebelRunner wrote: | From a cost and functionality standpoint it looks pretty good. What difference does it make as to the features that you will or will not use at this price. The cheapest HRMs are around $59.00 so the price for this one is not bad.
My only reservation about it is that I'm not sure of the accuracy since it doesn't have a chest strap. I know from personal experience that blood pressure machines that take your bp around the upper arm are much more accurate than the ones that use the wrist or fingers. I suspect this may be in the same category.
If you can return it if not satisfied, order it and test it against some hrm's with straps and see what you think. Just be sure you return it within the timeframe if you decide you don't like it. It the dealer does not permit returns I would skip it and buy the monitor somewhere else. |
Well the main thing is i like the graphical pyramid display and percent of MHR displayed as well. It does have a chest strap as well as a stand alone.
|
|
|
|
