Heart rate monitor suggestions

[turtledove]

I have tried to research these, but am having terrible luck! It seemed a lot of people recommended Polar, but then the reviews were all over the place on the specific ones I was looking at (and some of them are definitely pricey). I would prefer to spend $100 or less, but I don't want to have to replace it just because I bought a cheap one.

Anybody have one they love?

TIA!

[willow33]

I just purchased a Polar F6 yesterday after reading many reviews on a fitness forum. I haven't received it yet so I can't comment on how well it works though, but it had really positive reviews from those that used it.

I bought the F6 on drugstore.com using a $10 off code and then another $20 off when paying with paypal. So it came to $80 with free shipping. HTH!

[bubbaray]

I have a Polar. I liked it when I was using it.

[egoldber]

I have an F4. The lower level models just tend to have fewer features. All I need is basic functionality so it works well for me.

[turtledove]

The big thing I kept reading about Polar was that once the battery died you had to send it in to Polar to change it. The cost was close to the cost of a new monitor. For those who have Polar's, how long has your battery lasted? Do you plan to pay to have it replaced, or just trash it?

TIA!

[fitbecky]

I have a Sigma Sport PC 15 Heart Rate Monitor. I highly recommend it. I've had mine now for about 4 years and I love it! You can change the battery yourself. Here is a link to where I purchased mine: http://www.blueskycycling.com/produc...te-Monitor.htm

[boltfam]

The lower level models just tend to have fewer features. All I need is basic functionality so it works well for me.

I've had mine for three years and it's still going strong. I suppose when the battery dies, I'll just get a new monitor. I had no idea it was that expensive to replace.