Do you train with anyone who you could have test it for you? If it behaves the same way with someone else, then that would indicate a problem with the watch. If it works fine for someone else, you would want to look for any idiosyncrasies in your swimming.
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I'll ask someone to try. There is also third option: swimming recognition is not mature yet so it needs to be worked on. ;)

Chris,

I've had the chance to test pool metrics twice already and there's definitely something wrong with the distance. In both occasions the distance measured ended in an odd number when i'm finishing on the same side of the wall in both opportunities. The distance measured was also less that what I swam. I think the problem occurs during kicking sets or other non-standar strokes (i.e. drills) which may confuse the watch, although it shouldn't affect the distance as it's measured by change of direction.

Hey Chris, swimming works like a charm for me! Good job Polar!

After a couple of months of solid training with the V800, I compiled a subjective list of what I see as the TODO-List in terms of features.
Some things are bigger and already on the official list, some are really small things that I think would greatly improve the device.
I already posted this on the official Polar facebook page, but maybe people on here want to chime in as well.

PRIORITY 1: (Major)
+) Android Support (V800 Sync)
+) 3rd Party Powermeters (for me Stages) working

PRIORITY 2:
+) Phases have option to create a lap (like the new interval timer)
+) Drag and Drop reordering of training views
+) On-device lap summary view user-configurable
+) Merge of planned vs. completed workouts in diary
+) Route planning or importing in flow
+) Open Water swimming distance (moving to priority 1 list in Spring...)

PRIORITY 3:
+) Flow workout privacy setting "anyone with the link"
+) Additional mouse-over info in diary view (dist, avgHR)
+) Ability to go from auto-pause into manual pause
+) Pause in Free Multisport without going into transition mode
+) Cycling incline without speed sensor (unless strategically omitted)
+) Running cadence without footpod (unless strategically omitted)

PRIORITY 4: (minor)
+) Datafield "Battery Level"
+) Alarm Clock with Vibrate only (no beep)
+) Multisport Sessions count towards totals of individual sports they are composed of

what do you guys think? Anything important missing?
@Chris: Is the issue 2.1 (phases being individually tracked - most simple way would be an option to have a phase create a lap) being worked on? You guys must realize that this is a major deterrent from using phased workouts, while imho everything else about them is pretty cool.

Hey Chris
I love the new updates, both what u did to the watch and flow. One thing though; you gotta do something with the activity levels. Mine is at lvl 3 and I end up at 260-340% almost every day. My main reason for even wanting this feature is not to see how active I am( I already know that) but to make sure I don't move too much during rest days! It would be epic if the watch calculated 100% to be the average of my past 12weeks of training. This way u know that 20% is 80% less than your own average day.
The new way to show calorie consumption is awesome!

My swim metrics were not synching properly with Flow. I had a helpful call with a rep, and the problem is resolved.

Hi, I also have 2 swims not syncing. What was the fix for you?

I noticed that these two swims also show an average pace of 99:59 /100m. Other swims show valid average pace and sync just fine...

Thanks! Great stuff.. Most of which are on our priority list (even many in the same order).

In terms of those with inconsistent swimming metrics. Shoot us an email with a solid description of the scenario, settings (pool length)..etc.. We'll certainly follow up and investigate..http://www.polar.com/...ntact_us/email_polar[/quote[/url]]

Honestly I like dealing with my Polar V800 a lot more than I ever did my Garmin 310 XT. I went with the stages PM because it is cost effective and also measure cadence. I like having less sensors and gadgets hanging off of my bike. I've been waiting 6 months now or more for Polar to fix #1. The V800 syncs with my Stages PM. It has actually seen it since day 1. Now it syncs with it, but it simply will not report the two numbers being output. If Polar fixes this issue in the next month or two, I will probably be a customer for a long time. If this issue isn't resolved by February or so I will be forced to go back to my 310XT completely or buy a 920XT and sell both the 310 and V800. Cost wise I'm already out a lot of coin on the V800, and simply displaying two numbers from a device it can already detect shouldn't be overly difficult.

So yes, this list of priorities is good. Bringing a "triathlon" watch to market that couldn't communicate with any "bluetooth" power meter or device other than your own was a horrible idea though. I made sure to get a "bluetooth" power meter knowing I was considering and eventually bought the V800. Currently I'm still relying on my old Garmin which I could've sold long ago to report power and cadence. And since I hate extra gadgets on my bike you can imagine how irritating this is plus having to keep ANT+ junk around my computer too.

I feel at this point, Polar as a company does not understand how many potential customers they have lost or will lose unless #1 is fixed pronto. It's almost as if Polar doesn't care about triathletes but decided to sell a triathlon GPS watch anyway. Chris at this point it is just really really bad.

Did you read DC rainmakers recommendations for sports devices for this winter shopping season? I did and Polar is simply not there, and it's a shame too because when it comes to ease of use, ease of setting up fields, battery life and a lot of other important issues Polar does a great job.

Polar got my money this time, but until #1 is fixed Polar will never ever see another dime from me. You have the choice to make me a customer for life or to kick me to the curb. So far I've been kicked a few too many times. It's time to apologize, get to work and fix the situation.

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You will remain the same person, before, during and after the race. So the result, no matter how important, will not define you. The journey is what matters. ~ Chrissie W.