HRM recommendations?

I have done three four tris, 2 alone and 2 as a member of a team. I am
getting more serious about the sport and I am going to add a HRM to my
training. Which models do you folks recommend? I am curious to know which
model you recommend based on features you feel are necessary versus features
that you like but don't need. I want to spend less than $150.00. TIA.

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Aaron M. Staebell
astaebellm

"astaebell" <astaebellm> wrote in message news:<vlff12igip278f@corp.supernews.com>...
> I have done three four tris, 2 alone and 2 as a member of a team. I am
> getting more serious about the sport and I am going to add a HRM to my
> training. Which models do you folks recommend? I am curious to know which
> model you recommend based on features you feel are necessary versus features
> that you like but don't need. I want to spend less than $150.00. TIA.

I've used both a wireless Polar HRM (S510) and the Timex BodyLink
system...
I have decided that the Timex BodyLink system is by far the better of
the two. While the Timex HRM portion of the BodyLink system is a bit
too simplistic (at least until the Timex Data Link device comes out in
a few months), it is still the better choices of all wireless system
concepts. Not to mention, more reliable and provides real time useful
information for BOTH the bike and run.

Upgradeable and Reliable - Timex BodyLink seems to done this. It will
be complete once the Data Link is available - until then, (IMHO) the
HRM is not as good as the Polar but it's S+D is a far better device
than the Polar Wireless system.

FWIW Joe Moya