Suunto ZoneSense
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@Maryn OT: I use electrodes contact gel to reduce chafing and this works for me pretty good.
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@Mitch9 I used ultrasound gel, but after 2 hours it didn’t help much.
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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.
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@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.
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@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.
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@Elmiuel @Brad_Olwin thank you guys!
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@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
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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.
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@Todd-Danielczyk Unfortunately had to cancel since I’m not in the US, but I really appreciate the kind intention. Somebody will enjoy it
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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.
