Nike Heart Rate watches

[seraph]

anyone use one here? i'm thinking about picking one up this weekend. if you have one how do you like it? how accurate are these types of watches? it's $100 so for the money is it worth it??

http://www.sunglasshut.com/sghus.cfm...oductid=156441

thats the watch i'm thinking about getting. thanks!!

I am a big time user of a heart rate monitor. I currently own a Polar F6 and paid around the same amount. I really like it, and I like Polar heart rate monitors.

A HR monitor is a great coach and if you learn how to use it properly, I guarantee you that your cardio fitness will greatly improve.

Sorry I don't know anything about Nike HR monitors but Polar is king in the HR monitor industry in my opinion.

[Pelon]

From my limited experience, all the watches are fairly accurate in calculating your HR. Even the cheap off-brand one I picked up at a garage sale worked well. The big difference is compatability and features. When it comes to compatability, Polar is the king. If you do cardio work in a gym, chances are that the machines will read your Polar monitor. The same can't be said for other brands. As far as features go, I think other brands tend to beat Polar at a given price point. One of the things I like about the Nike watch you are looking at is its ability to display your HR as a percentage. That is a feature I wish I had on my current watch (a Timex). Things to look for:

1) Is the chest strap comfortable? Polar has some nice ones including a jogbra setup and a soft fabric band.

2) Is the battery user replaceable? Not all heart rate monitors have this feature, and it can cost $30 or so to replace a transmitter vs a few dollars to replace the battery.

Here is a short review for you: http://www.lifestylemd.com/index.asp...d=714&typeid=1

[Maxgain]

Have polar myself very good but lost the strap

[Gilogy]

It's a great tool to help you understand how your body is responding to your workout and for measuring/monitoring your performance. I also have a Polar.