(+) Very clear display of the current pulse and about the ratio (value and graphic bar) of your maximum heart rate. So you can see at a glance whether you train just in proper range (setting fat loss, fitness, individual possible).
Below you can choose between training time, time, calories burned, maximum and average pulse pulse switch.
(+) Input of gender, age, weight, height possible (for the calculation of maximum heart rate, calories burned)
(+) Chest strap is adjustable in size and is very comfortable, replaceable battery
(+) Sync between clock and chest strap goes within seconds (possibly for very dry skin chest slightly moisten)
(+) Clock can be opened with supplied tool, thus battery replacement is even possible. The tool may also be the clock completely switched off, makes in the case of longer training breaks sense to conserve the battery.
(+) Handlebar bracket for bicycles supplied
Contra
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(-) Display is good to read, but it is reflected by the minimal curved plastic light
(-) Buttons of metal left slight pressure marks on the fingers, especially at start of training (for this you have to hold a button for 2 seconds)
Conclusion
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Several years ago I started a Polar S410 (already more towards "professional heart rate monitor"), however, was overwhelmed by the complicated operation. Interesting features such as interval training, transmission of training data to the PC, etc. were thus more likely to support rather than broke me during training (2-3 times a week running).
Next came a Polar FT1 me through the simple concept (only large pulse on the display) very convinced, but let wishes regarding the training areas open.
With the SIGMA I believe now to have the perfect heart rate monitor for me found. It is easy to use, yet all relevant data shows (pulse, desired training area etc.) so clearly that it looks more than necessary (although deviations are reported by the target pulse of course acoustically) on the clock.
Figuratively speaking, they could be an analog clock with hands compare, here goes a quick look and it is not only time but also can estimate immediately how is without count as a digital clock only on schedule. And that I have this feeling (unfortunately) many heart rate monitors, in which a (first) view of the display is not just self-explanatory.
