Do you have to wear the chest strap? If so, is that true of all GPS watches?
1365901
Not at all. I'm not even sure what you mean. I just put it on my wrist and change the mode to run. It will sync up with a satellite ~15 secs and then tell you to "Go." You wear it just like a normal watch.
1365902
The NB GPS comes in 2 different versions. This is with strap, and it's a little more expensive. The other version is just the watch. So if you do not want the heart strap, just buy the watch only. All GPS watches on the market have these 2 options.
1365903
No you dont have to wear chest band and the gps watch will monitor the other running datas.Moreover, you dont have to buy the chest band and gps watch pair together.Only gps watch is sold solely.
1447346
Garmin will tell you need the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap, ANT+ compatible). I am using the Garmin Heart-Rate Monitor (Regular Strap) I had from my deceased Forerunner 205 and it works fine. Some people complain the old monitor can hurt the side of the chest over the ribcage, so you might choose the new one. It seems to be a lot lighter too. The old one tends to slip when it is not tightly adjusted. Hope this helps.
63313
I believe so! To be honest I haven't tried to get an accurate HR without using the chest strap!
1727395
I am unfamiliar with the garmin gps 220 but if it is ANT + compatible you should not have trouble pairing this chest strap to it. Check Garmin's website for more info on ANT+
2067587
Chest strap is absolutely necessary for heart rate. Nothing is needed for distance as long as you're able to connect to a satellite. If you are unable to connect to a satellite (inside on a treadmill, etc.) then you would need the footpod. Note: the foot pod is not as accurate as the satellite GPS in determining distance.
578055
Indeed, you need to acquire the heart monitor and normally it comes with a chest strap. You need to set the strap in your body, connect the heart monitor on it and then try to pair it with your loop...the loop takes a time to identify the heart monitor, ensure you have the monitor connected in the strap and keep it very close to the loop; be patient, I had to try it 3 or 4 times :)Cheers.
781424
It does not come with a chest strap and does not indicate one is required. It's supposed to work by simply being on your wrist and using the appropriate buttons. I'm not a fan of the product.
1868450
Yes, provided the watch is set to measure heart rate. This means the chest belt has to be fastened around you and dampened.
2045128
The red button will work only if you have chest strapped on. After wearing it there are two choices: the constant read without any data (calories burned, time elapsed, max/min/med HR) simply pressing the red button or you can have all the data just starting the chronometer. Without the chest strap, this unit works perfectly as a normal watch with its alarm and chronometer functions.
1416799
Hi, it depends on what kind of sports will you practice. Good to have the GPS for running (or foot pod), and speed or cadence sensor for bike if you are a thriatlete.But just for heart rate monitoring nothing else is needed. Sensor and strap are included in the package, even in basic version of the watch.
2067584
The chest strap is needed to see and document the heart rate. If you are running outside then the foot pod isn't needed. If you are just partially running outside then again the foot pod isn't needed.the foot pods seem to good at estimating distance while inside.
1488694
Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
1885841
the watch part itself does not have a chest strap, however, the monitor that attaches to your chest and sends the information to the watch does have an adjustable chest strap.
1817768
The chest strap is sold separately. I had one from my old Garmin 305 that works great.
2134791
If you wear the heart rate monitor all day it does. Keep in mind it is a strap around your chest and it is not comfortable for extended uses. I only wear mine during workouts and it works very well.
1980065
Yes, you have to use the chest strap to read your heart rate. It calculates everything (calories burned, etc.) from you heart rate.
1492527
Yes, you do have to have the chest band on or else it has no way to measure your heart rate.