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Jan 2020
9:36pm, 16 Jan 2020
1,289 posts
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Daz Love
Thats what I am finding flanker. This year seems to be worse for some reason. Not sure what, guessing there could be loads of things that impact (different kit is definitely a factor as some T-Shirts are worse than others!)
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Jan 2020
11:40pm, 16 Jan 2020
18,891 posts
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flanker
Yep, some kit is definitely worse than others. I think the (relatively) warm and damp weather also makes it worse.
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Jan 2020
7:14am, 17 Jan 2020
16,354 posts
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GimmeMedals
Ah so it's not just me then - that's reassuring.
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Jan 2020
4:40pm, 17 Jan 2020
1,194 posts
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Shortcut Cam
Maybe battery is on the way out? Although I get clean readings I must test mine with a cotton T to see if there's any difference.
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Jan 2020
6:34pm, 17 Jan 2020
18,894 posts
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flanker
replaced the battery this year, so unlikely. It could be the strap is on the way out!
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Jan 2020
6:53pm, 17 Jan 2020
10,071 posts
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larkim
Cotton t made all the difference for me, but I couldn't run in them for anything other than a cool easy run in dry weather.
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Feb 2020
12:55pm, 28 Feb 2020
10,468 posts
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larkim
Gave up in the end - too many runs with dodgy data. Bought a Polar OH1+ and only used it in anger the once so far - but very effective, comfortable, easy to use.
Will be a pain having to recharge regularly, and the charging doc and HRM each are tiny so could easily get lost, but at least I won't be getting ridiculous spiking.
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Feb 2020
6:33pm, 28 Feb 2020
1,304 posts
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Daz Love
Be interested to see how you go with it Larks. I am getting sick of dodgy readings. It seems to be worse this year. Sometimes starts off fine and I think this is all good, then plodding along and I am up gradually creeping up and up. It then stays there for a while (myfitbit which albeit is wrist is around 25 beats lower, I only use Fitbit for steps, sleep and a watch!) then after about 10 mins, it reduces back and is similar to the fitbit.
I do find Fitbit is way out at effort, so guessing that at steady easy pace Optical HRM probably works OK.
Keep me posted as the study I have just read on the OH1 points to a solid alternative to chest.
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Feb 2020
6:39pm, 28 Feb 2020
15,983 posts
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Bazoaxe
I am interested too. Don’t trust my optical enough. How much does it cost also.
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Feb 2020
7:21pm, 28 Feb 2020
2,601 posts
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J2R
Does anyone here use a Polar M430 and can report on the accuracy of the HR readings? My Garmin Forerunner 225 is on its way out and I was thinking of picking up one of these as a replacement, as they're favourably reviewed. Not that bothered about the optical heart rate monitoring, but if it works well that would be a bonus.
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