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Quick HRM strap question

nc452010

Feb 5, 17 9:04

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Work will buy me a new strap (part of a wellness initiative). Budget is $110. Is it worth it to get the "TRI" strap (I have a 920XT)....or, just stick with the "premium" version?

Strap-wise, I have a 2010 version that I bought with my 310. It's finally worn out (I guess). I replaced the battery, last year. I rinse the strap, almost after each use.....and I can never depend on it to pick up the HRM anymore.

Thanks.

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AutomaticJack

Feb 5, 17 10:22

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I would not buy a Garmin heart rate strap. I've had 3 in a row not survive the first battery change.

My wife and I now use Scoche optical monitors. More comfortable, no battery, ANT+ and BLE protocols. About the same price.

"...the street finds its own uses for things"

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Tri 2 Tri

Feb 5, 17 21:11

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I only have luck with the Garmin hard straps, all their other straps I don't find work well at all. That is just me, and truth be told, I don't rinse it, or care for it well. I've replaced the battery a few times (no issues). The one that came with the 910xt was a soft strap, and it died RIGHT away, which is what made me switch to this: https://www.amazon.com/...ard+heart+rate+strap

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RichardL

Feb 6, 17 13:13

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So far I'm having good luck with the newer Garmin soft strap that comes with the Edge 520. It's the one with four electrode contact points against your skin instead of two. No issues after two years of usage.

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exxxviii

Feb 6, 17 13:43

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I am another vote for the Rhythm+. I have a couple different chest straps, but I never want to wear one again. For me, they are uncomfortable because they cut into my chest on long runs. I have both hard and soft straps with the same issue. Plus, sometimes they fall down. The Scosche never fails (except the one or two times I did not recharge it, but that was on me).

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dancedmonds

Feb 6, 17 19:41

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FYI...the scoshe rhythm + is on sale right now for $59 bucks. Lots of people love it.

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nc452010

Feb 7, 17 8:41