Great replacement for a Garmin strap
I've gone through about 3 Garmin straps and one Motoactv strap. I end up changing the batteries in each about every 6 months. The straps seem to last about a year--there's a point where even after changing the battery, the strap is worn out to the point where it doesn't read my HR consistently and I'll see drops or spikes.<br /><br />I ordered this one and snapped one of my Garmin transmitters on. It's the one that came with the soft strap and it fits perfectly. I'm 5'1&#34; and about 108 lbs and I ordered the XS/S. It looked tiny but adjusts to fit me well. I find it relatively comfortable also--the Motoactv strap had the metal piece to adjust it on the left side and it always dug into me. This one has that piece but somehow its placement works better for me.<br /><br />I've been using it for a couple of weeks now. My Motoactv watch picks up the signal much faster with this strap than it did with any of the others. The HR data is good--no spikes or drops--and it works consistently well thus far. I'm assuming I'll have to change the transmitter battery in 6 months like always, and if this strap lasts a year like the others, I'll be happy, especially considering how much cheaper it is. I will update the post once I know how long it lasts.
Rating: 5 stars