Suunto ZoneSense

Brad_Olwin

I was wrong!!! Garmin HRM-Pro will send two R-R streams to different watches. I tried this yesterday and both watches gave identical results. I started the Race S about 20 sec after the Vertical. Images are Vertical then Race S.

James Eastwood

Tried again with the Coospo H6 but with with the wrist based HR disabled, and ZoneSense worked.

I will ensure that wrist HR is turned off for most activities by default.

Brad_Olwin

@Ghost said in Suunto ZoneSense:

@duffman19 Yeah, I was wrong. I tested it myself yesterday. Thanks, guys — I was getting annoyed having to turn off wrist HR before every workout since it kept turning itself back on. I guess it’s better this way with ZoneSense anyway.

No reason to turn off wrist HR! If paired to a belt and the belt is put on prior to opening the exercise in the watch the default is belt. I never turn off my OHR and always use a belt for running and ski touring.

raven

@Brad_Olwin said in Suunto ZoneSense:

I was wrong!!! Garmin HRM-Pro will send two R-R streams to different watches. I tried this yesterday and both watches gave identical results

Good to hear! Your original assertion was a bit confounding to me, as I could not deduce how one would be able to differentiate between the signals, and whether other companies had a similar problem. While the more ideal solution for me was “Brad was wrong,” I couldn’t make that claim not having experience with the Garmin. Happy you found the two streams to both give R-R info!

Brad_Olwin

@raven My original answer was based on what I read some time ago, either here or somewhere else. I had to test to make sure and needed a new battery so finally got done.

2b2bff

A pity that Suunto’s own belt only support one channel, as even Garmin’s cheapest option the HRM DUAL supports two…

Brad_Olwin

@2b2bff said in Suunto ZoneSense:

A pity that Suunto’s own belt only support one channel, as even Garmin’s cheapest option the HRM DUAL supports two…

The Suunto belt is the only one I can wear for ultras. I would prefer the size remains the same. To cram more channels in is fine as long as the size and weight do not change. That is far more important to me.

Maryn

@Brad_Olwin with the Polar H10 chest strap, I get chafing during longer workouts (>2 hours), usually in the area where the sensor is placed. I’m wondering if the Suunto strap would be any different. After your comment, I think I’ll go ahead and buy it.

Mitch9

@Maryn OT: I use electrodes contact gel to reduce chafing and this works for me pretty good.

Maryn

@Mitch9 I used ultrasound gel, but after 2 hours it didn’t help much.

James Eastwood

Is there any plan to license out (or make freely available) ZoneSense? I would love to use it when cycling (indoors or out) but it’s not practical to use my watch.

Brad_Olwin

@Maryn said in Suunto ZoneSense:

@Brad_Olwin with the Polar H10 chest strap, I get chafing during longer workouts (>2 hours), usually in the area where the sensor is placed. I’m wondering if the Suunto strap would be any different. After your comment, I think I’ll go ahead and buy it.

Look at the Suunto online, the puck is round and small, the chafe I get from the Garmin is the large size of the sensor that is rectangular. The strap itself for the Suunto seems softer too. The longest continuous I have worn the Suunto in a Race is 42h.

Elmiuel

@Maryn Hello, in my case, after years with Garmin, then Polar and other brands, I decided to use the Suunto sensor after purchasing the device… in workouts of 2, 4, even 6 hours in the heat, rain, and with a lot of clothing… I haven’t had any discomfort. In fact, since it’s small, you only notice the pressure of the band.
The connection is instantaneous, it works like a charm, and I think it’s one of the most comfortable I’ve tried to date. I hope to help you with my user feedback.

Maryn

@Elmiuel @Brad_Olwin thank you guys!

sartoric

@Maryn
I use the smart sensor when practicing martial art and I want to keep track of HR, since I cannot wear watches or anything else (rings, arm bands …)

After a while I forget I’m wearing it

Todd Danielczyk

I can confirm the Suunto belt fits well. If anyone needs one I have an extra I can give them (for free). I’m based in the Untied States so shipping domestically would be preferred.

Just PM me if you want it and I’ll get it out to you.

A Former User

@Todd-Danielczyk Unfortunately had to cancel since I’m not in the US, but I really appreciate the kind intention. Somebody will enjoy it

The_77

One thing I’ve noticed in the past couple of weeks is that ZS shows you a good indicator of per-sport fitness. For example, when running it is incredibly difficult for me to get into the red zone - I’d say 99/100 times it doesn’t happen. But I’ve ridden the bike for the first couple of times this year of late and even climbs of under ten minutes total will happily throw me into the VO2 max zone, despite at a comparatively much easier intensity than running.

I’d also suspect it has a lot to do with the initial base ten minutes cycling being easier than running due to freewheeling, but it’s interesting nevertheless.

Maryn

@Brad_Olwin I bought the suunto smart belt. I am really happy with it, it is practically unnoticeable. It is extremely comfortable and has not caused any chafing around the sensor so far. It is much more comfortable than the h10 with a pro belt.
Thanks again

Brad_Olwin

@Maryn said in Suunto ZoneSense:

@Brad_Olwin I bought the suunto smart belt. I am really happy with it, it is practically unnoticeable. It is extremely comfortable and has not caused any chafing around the sensor so far. It is much more comfortable than the h10 with a pro belt.
Thanks again

Great! For me a game changer as the other belts will chafe and are uncomfortable. I would like to stream data to more than one watch but not enough to wear a different belt.