Average Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Total Number of Reviews: 78
Editorial Review: Polar WearLink is the first and only soft transmitter. The WearLink combines Superior Polar Technology with a fabric design. The electrodes, which pick up the heart's signal, are engineered right into the fabric strap.
Bad product overall 2 out of 5
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 2 out of 5
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 5 out of 5
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. 1 out of 5
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 5 out of 5
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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