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Wayne@PolarUSA
3/10/2017 1:10pm
3/10/2017 1:10pm
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4/13/2021 9:54pm
Did a search for Polar on this forum and saw some threads about hrm's and in particular Polar. I thought I would create a profile and assist with any questions. I am very fortunate to be in position to provide the Polar units you see on Sat nights for the 250/450 SX riders and trainers. Happy to answer any questions about our units and what they use and why.
But when will we see an actual motocross "mode" for it? I mean there are so many other obscene sports that i would assume we could get our in there.
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Anyway, so I'm sure I have seen dung and a few others running the a300, why this over the m400 (they are the same size) or the v800 (which is a little bulkier I guess)? Do they not use gps and solely run the watches while training just to monitor heart rates and times? I have found the gps while riding Mx to be un accurate at speed, however I'm not too fussed, it still works perfectly cycling etc. Are you planning on fetching a new model to the m400 out with some more features?
And 2 more things while I'm here, the v650 cycling computer, make it so it has got a decent navigation system on, and maps like the garmins. Only thing from stopping me buying one. Also the polar fitness scales, add a measurement for stones and in the UK we don't really work in ibs and kg!
Looks like you have a few questions to answer already, sorry for the long winded post!
Not bashing, they have both worked great in the past and then both quit working around the same time, got new batteries, tried the app and still wouldn't.
Can you create other workout profiles other than the stock ,Other indoor, Other outdoor (GPS), Cycling (GPS) and Running (GPS)?
Would be nice to create a profile just for Motocross.
I have communicated with our global segment managers for a MX sports profile. I provided screen grabs and already addressed this. Fighting your fight.
The M400 will be ideal for your needs off your MX bike. GPS wrist units will not replace a Litpro. The Litpro samples many more times a second than a wrist device for running or road cycling. Polar has a new Team Pro transmitter which is not available to consumers and that matches a Litpro. If you are running consecutive laps, look at your HR data, the GPS tracking will be all over the place.
Slipping strap... You can try turning the strap around so the sensor is on your back, it will pick up the heart rate. I know the pro's have no tricks. The homemade bra is creative
RS100.... The only tip I can give is when you take the back cover off and replace the battery, reset the gasket which will probably be stuck to the back cover plate. We have a chamber to test the seal , so you still are running a risk, but the gasket tip is a good one
FT 7. How old is the strap and battery? If the strap is older than 1.5 years old, you might need a new strap. If you change the battery and place your two thumbs on the snaps, it will send a HR signal without wearing it, so this is a tip to see if it is the H1 sensor or the strap.
H7 to iPhone. Remove the battery for a few minutes to let the H7 drain and when you place the battery back in,it will sort of reboot the H7. See the above tip. Just a FYI, when you are done training I snap off th transmitter and hand wash the strap and hang to dry, less is better. I have never put it in a machine and always hang to dry. I bring the strap into the shower and wash it there.
V800/M400/A300.
We do not provide the V800 to athletes not doing triathlons, period/stop!! The V800 has some nice features but mainly it has a true triathlon sports profile, vibrates but not anything to really benefit a SX/MX rider. So we started Aldon with M400's thinking they might need GPS. Since you guys go down once in awhile, we were receiving some banged up watches. After a discussion with Aldon, we agreed his guys need GPS for bike riding, use heart rate for the MX training and Litpro for GPS. Bluetooth only syncs with one device so if the Polar was turned on first , it received the Polar H7 signal. The Polar H7 actually sends out two HR frequencies , Bluetooth and 5khz( the one you see on a treadmill). We had to educate The Factory and even Litpro at MetLife about Bluetooth. The A300 is the unit you see on Shane M and others. When we get requests for product support from the pro's , they get A300's because that is what Aldon gets and with respect to Aldon, he has supported Polar for many decades. When Barcia went to JGR, I sent a text to Aldon and said I did not provide it. This is important when you have a long term partnership and trust. I am sure you all saw various episodes of Chasing the Dream last year, well wearing a Polar shirt with Feld filming at the factory is the greatest thank you and this is why we proudly support his needs, he gives back as well as others in the sport. We suggest the M450 for cycling needs, it follows the same platform as the A300,M400 and V800.
Strapless... Nobody uses strapless. OHR or optical heart rate needs blood flow. OHR techlogogy essentially is taking snapshots of your blood being pumped and it is not ideal for tight gripping sports. Your Saturday night podium guys all use the strap and it does not bother them. Arm pump might be a clue about tight gripping, something I have not experienced but could imagine it would not help OHR technology.
Sports Profile.... Log into your Polar Flow account. When you see your name in the top right corner, highlight it and you will see Sports Profile, click on it and you will see many options. Due to the physical nature of MX , I would select mtn biking but once again, I made a MX suggestion.
Hope this helps with some Q&A and trouble shooting, if not post more m
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