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Which is the best HRM to get in terms of features vs cost. I'm thinking polar S-150 or 210. what are some of ur opinions.

Is polar the only company making hrm's. if not, do the other brands have good repute.

thanks for ur help

Originally posted by M2cycler
Which is the best HRM to get in terms of features vs cost. I'm thinking polar S-150 or 210. what are some of ur opinions.

Is polar the only company making hrm's. if not, do the other brands have good repute.

thanks for ur help

I purchased a Polar many year ago and it still works great. Also, to get replacement part (new strap) were very easy from the company.

Originally posted by EastCoast
I purchased a Polar many year ago and it still works great. Also, to get replacement part (new strap) were very easy from the company.

I´ve been using Polar HRMs for 9 years so far, and Everything has been working without any problems at all. Have Polar Edge(9 years old-still working great) and bought S710i two months ago for cycling. I´m still thrilled about it! I think I love it! Its been a great motivation booster to get more miles on bike and other sports. When choosing the next HRM I compared all the models very closely, decided to ger S710i even it was quite a lot more $:s. Just thought that it is gonno last for so many years that the cost cant affect too much what HRM to get. Also the IR-link to computer works like a dream compared to that older sonic-link system. I dont think there are going to be sonic link types in the future HRM:s so I kinda wanned to stay with the top end technique.

I´m Finnish so that might have something to do why I chose Polar over the other HRMs but I have to say I Really have total confidence in all Polar products even that I had to pay a lot for my piece...

Thanks for creating this great forum everyone...Enjoy your rides, And your Polars...;) !!!

Tuomo Kuusisto from Finland