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Polar RS800 CX Multi Heart Rate Monitor

Item # 778131

$480.00

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No matter the terrain or sport, the RS800 CX Multi is a highly accurate way to measure your speed and distance as well as plan, monitor and analyze your body's response to the training sessions.

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Measures speed and distance across land, snow and water; the built-in sensitive SIRF III GPS system provides highly reliable GPS reception, even in wooded areas
Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D. transmitter sends the heart rate signal to the training computer unit; includes comfortable chest strap with connector
Includes Polar ProTrainer 5™ software; plan your workout in advance with multiple options and then transfer the settings to the wrist unit
Determines if your training program and recovery time are optimally developing your performance
Combines training files for different sports for total data recording
Highly sensitive barometric altitude sensor shows elevation profiles
Polar WebLink™ software transfers data from your unit to polarpersonaltrainer.com, the online training diary, for further analysis and storage
Watch features include time of day with alarm and snooze, dual time zone, date and weekday indicator, stopwatch, reminders and low-battery indicator
Large digits and backlight make display easy to read
Wrist unit is water resistant to 50 meters, chest transmitter to 30 meters and GPS unit to 20 meters
GPS has a low-battery indicator
All batteries are included and are consumer replaceable

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Polar RS800 CX Multi Heart Rate Monitor Specs

Specification	Description
Heart rate display	Yes
Target heart rate zones	1
Time in target zone	Yes
Average heart rate	Yes
Recovery heart rate mode	Yes
High/low target heart rate	Yes
Heart rate memory/recall	Yes
Calories burned	Yes
Backlight	Yes
File storage	99
PC Compatible	Yes
Speed/distance	Yes
Altimeter	Yes
Clock	Yes
Lap timer	Yes
Stop watch	Yes
Daily alarm	Yes
Countdown timer	No
Date	Yes
Water-resistance	50 meters
Weight	1.6 ounces
Battery type	CR2032 / CR 2025 / 2 AA

Polar RS800 CX Multi Heart Rate Monitor Customer Reviews

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Polar RS800 CX Multi Heart Rate Monitor

5.0

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Reviewed by 1 customer

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Feb

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Took a chance and satisfied

By Maniac

from SLC, UT

Pros

Accurate
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Running

Comments about Polar RS800 CX Multi Heart Rate Monitor:

I wanted to upgrade my Garmin 205 so I spent about 6 weeks reviewing the 405, Suunto T6c and Polar Rs800. I participate in marathons, ultra marathons and am currently training for the aforementioned events plus a triathlon. I love my Garmin and my wife loves her 305. I was skeptical about the 405 because of the problems I read about regarding battery life and the lack of a multi-sport function. The Suunto and Polar were more expensive but provided the functionality that I needed. I decided on the Polar because of the versatility of the HRM and the User software.

I am impressed with the software. It was easy to set-up and intuitive to use. I was able to created a training program for my upcoming marathon and downloaded it to my HRM with very little frustrations (learning curve). I am impressed with the data collected and graphs available. I am impressed with the ability to compare different runs and easily see the improvement I have made. I also like the ability to place it in sleep mode i.e. turning it off. The customization of the screens is also nice. I have my heart rate, pace and distance on one screen.

I thought I would be disappointed in having to wear a separate GPS unit since Garmin spoiled me with the 205. I have not had any problems with the GPS unit and during my recent 10 and 12 mile runs did not notice it was on my arm. It acquires satellites quickly and I love the feature (in the software) that allows me to click a button and see my run via Google Earth.

As I commented earlier, there is a learning curve. It is not like the Garmin where you turn it on, plug in you personal information and then run. There is a little more effort in the set-up but if one has the ability to read and follow directions then one should have no problem.

I am waiting for the weather to warm up so I can start cycling up again. Yes, I am die hard runner and fair weather cyclist.

I will update my review of the product after my first marathon of the year.