Garmin Elastic strap for Heart Rate Monitor replacement, Standard Packaging

Wish theyd make this same strap but with some rubberized coating on the inside of the strap to help grip against the skin so it wouldnt slide down. It doesnt do it quick, but I do a lot of endurance training, and have to readjust the strap every 30-60 minutes because it falls down.

I was getting tired of always have to pull my old worn out strap back up even while I was just running, this solved that issue. I had used the old one for about 3 years before it started causing troubles.

So the plastic thing on my garmin strap broke, dealing with the option of trying to glue it back together or spending $10 on buying a new one, I bought the new one. It worked as well as it should.

The extra strap was a smart idea. User one while over is cleaned and drying. Also, comfortable and adjustable to my size.

Good purchase

Theres nothing much to say about this, as its just like the original that came with the monitor. I like the fact that its softer than the Polar straps are, as its more comfortable. Granted, these dont seem to hold up as long as the Polar ones do, but they are so reasonably priced that its no big deal, assuming youre paying the roughly $8 that I usually do.

This Heart Rate Monitor is great and much more reliable than Garmins newer Soft Strap (P/N: HRM2-SS). I have had nothing but trouble with the Soft Strap: readings erratically ramping up, then dropping way down, the cutting in and out, etc. But, this heart rate monitor is more durable and consistent. Additionally, the battery is much easier to change out, as with the Soft Strap you have to remove 4 small screws to do so: you have to have a very small Phillips head screw driver, and if youre not careful you could easily lose one of the tiny screws. I just dont understand why Garmin had to change to this type of battery compartment, as it is a step backwards in design.

Awesome that we can replace just the strap when its worn out!

Its a strap. Cheaper than a new HRM. Not sure what else to say about it -- you know if you need one. Having a spare strap is also a good idea in case the other one is still damp. The battery on the new Garmin straps lasts forever, and the plastic sensor piece washes easily and seems immune to wear. The strap, however, loses elasticity or gets crumpled in places. Easy enough to replace, and the price for a new one is quite reasonable. (Garmin isnt usually known for inexpensive accessories, but this is the exception.)

This is a replacement because elastic wore out in previous strap. But they last at least 5 years.