I would like to thank all for the input on the Garmin HRM's. I did purchase

the 405 from Dick's, then I returned today. J. The main reason I did not

keep was I think my Polar is being effected by static from my shirts. This

last week we have had very low humidity. Looking at the Polar site they

pointed out that the new material shirts are made "can" cause static if the

fit is loose and moisture is low. They suggested wearing a shirt that is

tighter and does not move around or wet the shirt or wear a cotton shirt. I

have used this HRM for 5+ years with the battery replaced in the watch. I

have had no trouble. Today we have normal humidity and I had no trouble. So

that is going to be my story and I am sticking to it. Sooo THANKS!!! Steve







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Steve,







One very bad suggestion by Polar was to wear cotton.  It will absorb sweat

which is full of salt which will grind your skin and bleed you.







:-)



Jim McGrath



PS. Cotton is good for handkerchiefs and towels where you take advantage of

its absorptive qualities.







   _____



From: racewalking@yahoogroups.com [mailto:racewalking@yahoogroups.com] On

Behalf Of Steve Patat

Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 2:10 PM

To: racewalking@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [racewalking] Update on HRM

















I would like to thank all for the input on the Garmin HRM's. I did purchase

the 405 from Dick's, then I returned today. J. The main reason I did not

keep was I think my Polar is being effected by static from my shirts. This

last week we have had very low humidity. Looking at the Polar site they

pointed out that the new material shirts are made "can" cause static if the

fit is loose and moisture is low. They suggested wearing a shirt that is

tighter and does not move around or wet the shirt or wear a cotton shirt. I

have used this HRM for 5+ years with the battery replaced in the watch. I

have had no trouble. Today we have normal humidity and I had no trouble. So

that is going to be my story and I am sticking to it. Sooo THANKS!!! Steve



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