Can you swim with this heart monitor?
1332123
Yes. Great for swimmers - Fully water resistant making them the most effective exercise tools for measuring your heart rate while involved in water sports. http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/polar-t31c.html
2140063
Yes you can, but better don't. Basis does not recommend swimming with it because of the damage a dive can cause to the watch and band. If you don't dive swimming with it is apparently no problem.
781423
You do not need a chest strap, but I can not make the heart rate monitor work! I quit using it after a couple of weeks.
825412
I have not tried this with swimming, I don't think it was meant to do that. I have used it to exercise - and it did get wet with sweat and still works, no issues
100824
Hi, the heart rate monitor works just fine for me and I've used it for maybe 7-10 runs and get VERY sweaty.
1473447
The vest I ordered was too small and seemed very stiff. I doubt if you could swim in it because it basically keeps your head and shoulders out of the water; I guess, just as a lifejacket is suppose to do. I hope this helps you with your decision.
124915
No...you can't wear it while swimming. This particular model is not waterproof.
1197600
You sure can. The heartrate monitor and camera are entirely accessible through the case. Just remember not to push too hard on the heartrate monitor. It only works when you *gently* press your finger over the sensor (that tip applies to even if you have no case on the phone!)
699595
I've never tried while swimming but I would think it would be fine. The only time I lose it is when I'm doing push-ups or burpees.
667332
Hi Felix, This specific model is not waterproof. It can't be used for swimming. -Anthony
401615
Yes, but I don't as I don't want to risk it. GPS wont work under water so essentially a stopwatch. My bro sent me here for more info http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/garmin-forerunner-310xt-in-depth-review.html
438421
Yes it can. I wear it when I swim in my pool. Make sure your battery is good. Occasionally the chlorine content in my pool will cause spurious signal issues, but it works. Also don't push any buttons on the watch under water.
1713606
Hi Penny. Till now, the swimming pool usage has had no problems at all. I'm not a pro swimmer, (only 2.500 mt) 3 times a month, but I do lots of running and a sweat allot. I did check the CNET Fitbit Flex review and the Engadget "hands-on at Fitbit Flex" review before adding the Flex as a personal monitor. Give it a view if you can.
1765650
No, it is only a swimming aid for children. It is not a life preserver. It helps kids work on their technique and gain comfort in the water.
1511318
All of the documentation I have found online states water resistant.Which usually means as long as you aren't diving with it you should be ok. My concern though would be the optical sensor on the back used for measuring heart rate. I personally would not swim with it on.
763558
You can swim~ as long as your head don't go into water , that is . This is sweat proof , nope waterproof
213125
The belt monitor is water resistant from the factory according to the manual; however once the battery has been changed new seals have to be installed for the monitor to maintain its water resistant qualities. The manual is sort of iffy in terms of it being water proof. In terms of swimming and having the monitor transmit heart rate information, it won't transmit under water and the instructions plainly states that. I think a monitor has to be analogue to transmit cardio info, this is digital. You can download the manual by googling Timex Men's T5K736 Zone Trainer Digital