11/09/2008 by Tris.

This is a common mail we get at heart rate monitor UK

I bought a Suunto foot pod from you on xx/xx/xx

I’ve used it an estimated 40 hours of running but it’s stopped functioning.  I’ve tried changing the battery (using the one from my Comfort Strap which has only been used about 5 times and is working fine) to no avail. 

Can you advise how I should proceed with getting a replacement please?

This is what we said:

We are sorry to hear about this unusual failure

Please check the battery contacts

We have seen on numerous occassions the POSTIVE (side contact) being pushes in too far. Teasing it out with some TWEEZERS might be all you need to do.

You may also want to try RE-PAIRING it : http://www.heartratemonitor.co.uk/suunto_pairing_t6_t3_t4.html

If neither of these options work - you may need to return them to Suunto directly

http://www.heartratemonitor.co.uk/mainwarranty.html#suunto

QED - problem resolved - CUSTOMER HAPPY - heart rate monitor UK happy

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11/09/2008 by Tris.

Heart Rate Monitor UK www.heartatemonitor.co.uk are pleased to offer the new Polar FA20 Polar FT40 Polar FT60 and Polar FT80 heart rate monitors. These new models are aimed at general fitness enthusiasts of all levels. The distnguishing feature of these new range of heart rate monitors is their appearance. They are very stylish and have moved away from the - look, I’m a heart rate monitor - style to - look, I’m a stylish watch, and a competent heart rate monitor too !!

We have started reviewing these models at heart rate monitor UK and so far - we are very impressed.

The one big notable difference in the new line up is the Polar FA20. The Polar FA20 is NOT a heart rate monitor - it is an ACTIVITY MONITOR with step counter, activity monitoring and calories burnt throughout the day. This is great for the user who’s main activities are walking, jogging and running - but don’t want to have to wear a heart rate monitor belt and are not concerned about level of training intensity, just want feedback on general activity.

All the rest of the range are regular chest strap style continuous heart rate monitors. All using the comfortable Polar Wearlink coded chest strap, compatible with most popular gym equipment.

The range has sensible feature progression from Polar FT40 to Polar FT60 to top of range Polar FT80. The FT60 and FT80 have the ability to support the Polar G1 GPS or Polar S1 Foot POD to give running speed distance and pace. You can compare the feaures from this page - top of page there is a Polar FA FT series comparison table - available here in PDF

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