Need a high-end strapless HRM

[MountainX]

Is there a strapless heart rate monitor that provides r-r interval data and PC downloading and other high-end features (similar to the Polar RS800, etc.)?

The only product I know of is:

FirstBeat BodyGuard:
http://www.firstbeattechnologies.com/index.php?page=3&sub_page=177

But this one is not available in the US and apparently it has some technical issues. So I'm looking for another HRM recommendation, please.

 

[usedtobefast]

Hrm

i have been using polar products for 20 plus years, and the chest belt is not a big issue for me. the only problem is they wear out(elastic goes bad).

 

[MountainX]

i have been using polar products for 20 plus years

same here. I have an RS800. But that doesn't change the fact that I am shopping for a STRAPLESS heart rate monitor with similar features to the RS800. I appreciate any product suggestions because I cannot find anything but low end strapless HRMs. Thanks.

EDIT: I am OK with using stick-on electrodes like the FirstBeat BodyGuard. Anything similar is OK.

 

[amyconnor]

As far as I know, RS800 does not support cycling. Good for runners. I had one and was not happy about it. Now I am using CS600 with Power Cycling Heart Rate Monitor. Much better. Got it for 329. It came with updated version of Power Output.

 

[MountainX]

What I care about is a strapless hrm -- no chest strap in an r-r interval monitor. I think that rules out all Polar products.

 

[Indurain]

On the biggest loser, they used ones that went around your arm (I guess they couldn't find straps big enough for them). I have heard mixed reports about them (that they aren't hightly accurate when compared to the strapped ones).

I have a Sigma Rox 8 (strapped). Picked up for 225 on ebay. Awesome. Has cadence, HRM, altitude, inclination amongst the normal things. The strap is actually quite comfortable. Best of all you can change the batteries yourself. Don't need to send them into polar.

 

[Coach Hawk]

I don't think you're going to find anything in the exercise market like that. Check the medical industry (sorry, no specific places to point you.)