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Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor - Men's

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The Polar FT80 heart rate monitor might look like it comes from the future, but make no mistake, it's a top-tier training device ready for you now.

Polar STAR training program gives weekly training targets, adapts to your training habits and guides you without being too strict by allowing you flexibility during the week
Strength training guidance feature helps you work toward a fit body; also shows calories burned
Fitness test measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just 5 minutes
Comes with Polar FlowLink® for connection to polarpersonaltrainer.com
Basic features include automatic age-based target zone (% / bmp), graphical target zone indicator, HeartTouch™, button-free operation of unit and key lock
Visual and audible alarm target zone alarms; sound-level volume setting
Includes WearLink®+31 coded transmitter with user-replaceable CR2025 battery
Watch features include alarm with snooze, date and weekday indicator, dual time zone, low-battery indicator, stopwatch, time of day and user-replaceable CR2025 battery
The Polar FT80 heart rate monitor might look like it comes from the future, but make no mistake, it's a top-tier training device in the here and now.

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Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor - Men's Customer Reviews

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Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor - Men's

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Sep

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great, with a couple of caveats...

By Buccleuch

from Plano, Texas

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Gives A Quick Reading
Quite Attractive
Versatile
Very Comfortable

Cons

Difficult to Read Quickly

Best Uses

Running
Spinning
Treadmill
Weight Loss

Comments about Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor - Men's:

I've used the FT80 regularly for five months. The chest strap is very comfortable [44" chest]. I use the FT80 for running, cycling, and exercise routines. The chest sensor to wrist monitor link is very reliable - dampen the pads first! The FT80 provides several different views during exercise of heartrate, training zones, calories expended, duration, etc., so it's a very flexible training aid. When you define a training program in the FT80, you get encouraging messages of congratulations for meeting your weekly goals, or admonishing ones urging you to train harder!
Using the FlowLink pad [uploads training data to the Polar website] adds whole new dimensions to your training - chart your progress, build training programs that are sport-specific, and share results with friends. If you DON'T plan on using the FlowLink or the features of polarpersonaltrainer.com, go for a less-expensive HR monitor that doesn't have these features.
The ONLY couple of downsides to the FT80 are 1) there's a lot of reflection on the display, which can make it hard to read at a glance if you're running in bright sunlight with trees overhead, for example; and 2) the smaller digits on the display can be difficult to read at a glance while backlit [I run before dawn, typically] by my 50-year-old eyes. The wrist unit display could really use a greater degree of contrast, and the crystal could use an antireflective coating on both inside and outside.
The HeartTouch feature - bump the wrist unit against the chest sensor, and it beeps, turns on the backlight, and switches to the time view, is very handy - you can see if you're going to make it home from your run in time to get the kids up in the morning!
All in all, I really like the utility and versatility of the FT80 when paired with Polar's polarpersonaltrainer.com resources. Used diligently, they will help you reach your goals!

Mar

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good, but could be better

By fatass

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor - Men's:

original black on white display is difficult to read without lots of light -- really poor contrast even if you tweak it (google for instructions on accessing the service menu). if shopping for a new watch, i'd compare the new WD model with a white on black display[...]