Heart Rate Drop Outs with Memory Belt

[klshannon]

I purchased the memory belt about six months ago so I could use it while training in the pool. In the beginning, it worked great; however, I've noticed during recent weeks I will have huge drop outs in data. This happens most often during swimming and cycling especially when I'm on the aero bars.

I've changed the battery and tightened the chest strap to try to resolve the problem, but I continue to lose data. I had about three minutes of data during my last swim workout of 45 minuets, and it's aggravating because I purchased the memory belt specifically for swimming.


Are any of you experiencing this problem? Do you you have suggestions?

Thank you for your help.

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[musiljan]

Is there any difference in the environment where you use the belt? E.g. lake vs. sea or pool. Did you try changing battery?

[klshannon]

I swim in the pool and I mentioned in the OP that I did changed the battery. I believe it is a result of the belt moving while I'm swimming and when I go onto the aero bars. I've had this problem with other brands, but chalked it up to the brand, not user error.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[musiljan]

Originally Posted by klshannon

I swim in the pool and I mentioned in the OP that I did changed the battery. I believe it is a result of the belt moving while I'm swimming and when I go onto the aero bars. I've had this problem with other brands, but chalked it up to the brand, not user error.

I find any belt will move during the swimming - I swim with Polar belt in the pool and see the errors as a result of me pushing off the wall or also during the swim itself. I mean the body movement during the swim can let some water get in between the belt and body. But I never lost large portion of the exercise. It is demonstrated as spikes or valleys on the HR curve.

During biking I have not seen any issues with any brand of the belt. Actually during biking the belt should be fairly in place as your torso does not move at all. All the movement should be in lower part of your body.

Is your belt still under warranty? If you see these issues it may be best to have the Suunto Service look at it.

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