Heart Rate Monitors?

Ok, so I'm looking for a good heart rate monitor. I've checked out the ones that Eric recommends for his training plans and I like them a lot. I am still looking around on the market, however...anyone have any suggestions? I currently don't use any computers or any form of technology aside from a stopwatch.

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Permalink Reply by Melinda on June 21, 2012 at 2:32pm

I have the Garmin 305. I like a lot of things about it. It is very reliable. I'm very hard on it.

One of these days, I'll upgrade for the following reasons:

Not water sealed. I get condensation under the glass when it gets even a little bit of rain on it.
Large. I have really small wrists and it rubs my wrist bone when I get sweaty. I have a callous there which is weird.
Small font sizes. I've customized the screens but still not liking it. I have old lady eyes.
Slow to find a satellite when too many runs are in the history.
Old features. This came out in 2006. Newer models have things like wireless upload and vibrate alerts. It's funny because you can hear a symphony of Garmins in a race as they hit mile markers!

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Permalink Reply by Larissa Uredi on June 21, 2012 at 5:52pm

Good to know. I'm hard on gear too and I definitely want something that is water sealed. I also have really small wrists--I'm looking at some of the basic ones by Timex but I'm definitely not committed to any brand. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Welker on June 1, 2013 at 10:27pm

I'm sure that you have a watch by now, since this post is almost a year old. I would suggest that ANYONE looking to buy GPS/HR watches check-out D.C. Rainmaker's website. He does the best (and extremely in depth) reviews hands down.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Lisson on June 25, 2012 at 10:33am

I just bought the Garmin 610. Smaller than other Garmins. Still getting used to the touch screen. I've had the 205 and 305; this is my first one with an HR monitor. Also looks like a watch. Very pleased, but it's not cheap.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Orton on Monday

Polar just sent me their new GPS/HR monitor. I love it. Easier to use than the Garmin, but shorter battery life and I am having trouble with their online software with my Mac. But LOVE the Polar monitor for day to day use.

I want to try the Fenix Garmin. Anyone tried this?