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How comfortable is HRM Swim for cycling or running?

Mingar 8 months ago

I understand the HRM Swim can be worn for other activities like biking or running, but it's less comfortable. there have been posts here saying as much, e.g.

https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/running-multisport/f/accessories-sensors/274487/can-you-use-hrm-swim-for-running

Has anyone here used the HRM Swim for land activities and can elaboarate on "less comfortable"? How does that feel, how does it affect you? Some posts say "the Swim tends to chaff":

https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/running-multisport/f/accessories-sensors/364396/hrm-swim-or-hrm-pro-for-a-swimmer/1748651#1748651

Sounds potentially painful. Is it really that bad?

0 tmk2 8 months ago

In my case it's nigh unusable, mainly because it is much less elastic, so when your chest expands and deflates, it is either way to tight or to loose. Breathability (or rather lack thereof) is another issue.

So, technically it works, but I wouldn't use it even for short runs.

0 S.M.R. 8 months ago in reply to tmk2

Agreed