Looking for a heart rate monitor

[Pheidippides]

for me an' SHW. We don't particularly care if it has GPS, so I'm not sure the Forerunner 305/310XT/405 is exactly what we're looking for. But we do like the sport watch type. Any thoughts?

[doctorcoug]

I have the nike (can't remember the model, sorry, I think it is the triax). It is one of the better watches. Good monitor (though it interferes with my treadmill and my treadmill HR reciever wigs out, but I don't care cause all is stored in the watch). It is a terrible chronograph. Timex triathalon just can't ever be beat.

[Coach McGuirk]

for me an' SHW. We don't particularly care if it has GPS, so I'm not sure the Forerunner 305/310XT/405 is exactly what we're looking for. But we do like the sport watch type. Any thoughts?

I know it is not what you are looking for, since you stated as much, but Costco has the forerunner 305 for $149.99 w/coupon. That is a hell of a deal and I would be remiss if I didn't mention it.

[Pheidippides]

I know it is not what you are looking for, since you stated as much, but Costco has the forerunner 305 for $149.99 w/coupon. That is a hell of a deal and I would be remiss if I didn't mention it.

Where do I get this coupon? I don't care if I don't care about GPS - that's an INSANE deal.

[Coach McGuirk]

Where do I get this coupon? I don't care if I don't care about GPS - that's an INSANE deal.

It comes in the mail to me, but you can ask when you get there.

[thesaint258]

I know it is not what you are looking for, since you stated as much, but Costco has the forerunner 305 for $149.99 w/coupon. That is a hell of a deal and I would be remiss if I didn't mention it.

That's what I have, and it's a great unit. Definitely worth the $150.

[ERCougar]

Yeah, I noticed that Costco deal too.

You may not think you care about GPS, but you do--you just don't know it yet. I promise that if you go without it, you'll be upgrading within a year, especially if you're going to do tri's. My 305 is easily my favorite gadget I own of any type. Buy the bike attachment ($10-$20, I think) and use it as your cycle computer too.

[ewth8tr]

It comes in the mail to me, but you can ask when you get there.

It's an online only coupon as Costco doesn't stock it in their stores anymore.

[Coach McGuirk]

It's an online only coupon as Costco doesn't stock it in their stores anymore.

Good Catch. He's right Niku, I just looked at the coupon again. Doesn't look like you even need the coupon, just go order it.

[SteelBlue]

I think I'm going to pick it up instead of buying a new sensor for my Nike+. Here's the coupon:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11239292

[Mr Incredible]

for me an' SHW. We don't particularly care if it has GPS, so I'm not sure the Forerunner 305/310XT/405 is exactly what we're looking for. But we do like the sport watch type. Any thoughts?

I have an Omron monitor and watch that I got for about $30 at drugstore.com. Works great.

[PaloAltoCougar]

It looks like my Garmin 305 is giving up the ghost after 2.5 years of faithful service. It's been fine, and I like the current price ($128) of a new one, but should I consider another? I don't swim, I can't think of any features I want that aren't already on the 305, and I'm not bothered by the slightly bulky size of the 305. Does anyone have a better device that I ought to consider? Despite my reputed vast wealth, I really don't want to spend a bundle.

[Pheidippides]

It looks like my Garmin 305 is giving up the ghost after 2.5 years of faithful service. It's been fine, and I like the current price ($128) of a new one, but should I consider another? I don't swim, I can't think of any features I want that aren't already on the 305, and I'm not bothered by the slightly bulky size of the 305. Does anyone have a better device that I ought to consider? Despite my reputed vast wealth, I really don't want to spend a bundle.

Wow, this thread was a blast from the past...

I think the 305 is still the way to go. I have a 610, and it's nice and spiffy and all that, but I'm not sure the price difference is worth it for a touch screen and ANT+ syncing.

I will say that the gps data in my 610 is more reliable and less likely to get messed up by trees and underpasses than my 305. Plus I can wear it as a watch all the time, which I never do because I don't want to damage it on a day to day basis. So there is that.

[BigPiney]

It looks like my Garmin 305 is giving up the ghost after 2.5 years of faithful service. It's been fine, and I like the current price ($128) of a new one, but should I consider another? I don't swim, I can't think of any features I want that aren't already on the 305, and I'm not bothered by the slightly bulky size of the 305. Does anyone have a better device that I ought to consider? Despite my reputed vast wealth, I really don't want to spend a bundle.

I thought mine was dying, so I bought another. After some hard resets and clearing of the gps info, it is working like a dream and now the wife and I have one, hooray.

[PaloAltoCougar]

I thought mine was dying, so I bought another. After some hard resets and clearing of the gps info, it is working like a dream and now the wife and I have one, hooray.

How does one do a hard reset and clear the gps info. As with all appliances, I have tossed the manual. I guess I could go online, but if you have quick instructions, lemme know. Thx.