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Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set (Medium-XX-Large) | 
| Brand: Polar
Category: Sports
List Price: $54.95
Buy New: $49.95
as of 7/30/2010 14:09 CDT details
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Seller: TriVillage
Rating:  78 reviews
Color: Black
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Size: Medium-XXLarge
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 3.7 x 1.8
MPN: 92032554
Model: 92032554
UPC: 725882457628
EAN: 0725882457628
ASIN: B0007VB4IE
Release Date: March 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Soft, comfortable HRM transmitter with electrodes, engineered right into the fabric | | • | Compatible with all Polar Heart Rate Monitors | | • | Coded to eliminate interference from other HRMs | | • | Machine washable | | • | User replaceable battery--up to 2-year battery life |
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Product Description
Polar Chest Strap and Transmitters sold as a set. Features: Works only with CS600 and RS800
Amazon.com Product Description
The Polar WearLink transmitter combines superior Polar technology with a new fabric design. The electrodes, which pick up the heart's signals, are engineered right into the fabric strap. The result is a superior fit for any individual body shape, providing revolutionary comfort and full freedom of movement. The transmitter's textile strap is removable and machine washable. Its clip-on mechanism ensures quick and easy wear, and the belt is easy to put on and take off. Polar's coded technology ensures that the user picks up only their heart signal, and not the signal of another heart rate monitor nearby. With millions of HRMs in use today, there's a good chance that someone working out next to you may also have one on. Interference from any other HRM is now eliminated and an accurate signal is ensured. About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 78
 Bad product overall July 25, 2010
SD0676
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The battery on my T-31 Coded chest transmitter went out, so I decided to spring for the Wearlink. Even though it was more expensive, I figured I could save money in the long run by being able to swap out the batteries myself. Instead of just replacing the entire chest transmitter (T-31),I figured this would be a nice advantage, and a cost cutting measure.
I had read the reviews on Amazon.com about this product, and noticed that many people were grousing about the readings being unreliable. I decided to purchase the product anyways, and make up my own mind.
For starters, the chest strap is very nice. It fit comfortably and snugly, and didn't slide up and down my sweaty chest as the T-31 had before. Even though my T-31 never lost contact when I was wearing it, it was always in the back of my mind. I was constantly having to readjust it, while in the midst of a workout. The Wearlink posed no such problem.
Secondly, I never had to avail myself to the option of being able to change out the batteries. I owned the Wearlink for just under a week, but used it heavily during that time. I never removed the back cover from the unit, so I can't speak as to the degree of difficulty, etc, that is involved in undergoing such a task.
Once I employed the chest transmitter during the workouts, I became dismayed very quickly. The inaugural workout went off without a hitch, and was about what I expected. However, with each subsquent workout the readings became more erratic and unreliable. By the time that final day rolled around, I was half tempted to throw the Wearlink on the ground and stomp on it LOL. Fortunately for me, cooler heads prevailed in this situation.
I called up the company that sold it to me and insisted that they send me a T-31 Coded unit. They did, and I sent back the Wearlink. Since that time, I have had nary any problem with accuracy and reliabilty. The T-31 Coded chest transmitter has worked like a charm, and is the best model that Polar has to date IMO.
The old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," applies here. I had always been happy with the performance of the T-31, but thought I would try something new. However, the Wearlink has sent me scrambling back to the original,the T-31.
If I was in the market for a chest trasmitter again, knowing what I know now, I would just plunk down the $35-$45 to replace the T-31 each time the batteries went out. You may spend more money, but the aggravation it would save you would be well worth the expense.
Replaceable battery isn't July 15, 2010
James East (Knoxville, TN United States)
The cover on the replaceable battery no longer is removeable. I've replaced batteries in the past without a problem. I've cleaned the gap between the cap and case, but no joy. The slot for inserting a coin or screwdriver has deformed and no longer provides any grip for turning the cover. I'm hesitant to reward them for a poor design by purchasing a replacement.
 Works great -- Just remember to thoroughly wet the pads June 29, 2010
Austin Guy 2005
Works great... but you'll get inconsistent readings if you don't wet the pads enough (I use water, but there's gel you can buy as well)! It's great being able to have your heart rate show up on the machines at the gym!
 Performance not what I epxected. June 26, 2010
brian russell (ANNAPOLIS, MD, US)
Just another watch Heart Rate Monitor obviously made at a price. Didnt like the performamce and lost Heart rate when runnign hard. Thinknig of one attached tomy Android smart phone so I get GPS and voice feedback and isntant web connectivity. I think the Zephyr HxM may be next purchase
Works Great with Precor Treadmill June 24, 2010
Big Jay (Elgin, IL USA)
I use the WearLink several mornings a week on the treadmill and it works great. It is more confortable than the stiff kind, although for a really big guy, it is a little tight - hopefully more time on the treadmill will change that!
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