Is the PowerTap HR Chest Strap Waterproof?

Triathlon Forum
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I have never worn my HR strap during a race - but I want to for “data collection purposes”.

Is it waterproof? Can I wear it under my race jersey and wetsuit and will it survive?

2

I’ve worn the 2.4 coded strap under my wetsuit many times without ill effects to the strap.

Chris

3

I have swam with mine probably 40+ times (at distances from Oly to IM) with no problem other than it sometimes slips down around my waist if I don’t have a wetsuit on, so you have to pull it back up coming into T1.

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I have never worn my HR strap during a race - but I want to for “data collection purposes”.

Is it waterproof? Can I wear it under my race jersey and wetsuit and will it survive?

Yes, but cycling in the pool is not going to make you faster.

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I’ve worn the 2.4 coded strap under my wetsuit many times without ill effects to the strap.

Chris
Same here but recently my HR data was freaking out…checking the battery cover I saw the thin O ring that seals it was a bit munged up and was letting water/sweat leak in eventually nuking the strap. However Saris was VERY helpful with either sending me the O ring/battery cover replacement parts and evenutally a whole new strap free of charge since I was under warranty for it.

So just take care when replacing the battery and putting the cover back on.

cheers
S.