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I've used the Taylor 1350J Mechanical Scale for almost three years, and have found it to be a reliable product and an excellent value. I only use mine on a hard, flat and level surface: either my tiled bathroom floor or the hardwood floor in my dressing area. I also weigh myself under the same conditions each time, so that my readings will always be comparable ... in other words, at the same time of day and wearing the same garments. A person's weight fluctuates day to day depending upon their fluid levels and other factors, so I'm unconcerned about whether I weigh exactly 188 pounds or 189 pounds. Using the colored indicator arrows at the top of the bezel, I just check to make sure that my weight is always within the same general range.

Of course it's important to make sure that the scale is balanced to zero before you step on it; I find the 1350J very easy to adjust, so that's not a problem. The only issue I have experienced with this product is the chrome frame, which after all these months is beginning to show little specks of rust from being exposured to moisture from the shower. This damage might have been avoided if I had not stored the scales in the bathroom and closed the door when showering, so I have to take the responsibility for the wear and tear I'm seeing.

I'm currently thinking of buying another scale and moving this one into the guest room, and have been looking at other brands and designs. However, my research has confirmed my perception of the Taylor 1350J as a superior scale in its price range, and so I'm definitely leaning toward choosing it again.Get more detail about Taylor 1350J Large Profile Mechanical Scale in Chrome.

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Story of three Polars:
This is my third Polar. The first one I had was a s510. It was great until it lost two buttons somehow during the swim portion of a triathlon. No idea how that happened, but the end result was that salt water got into the unit and ruined it.

I replaced the s510 with an s725x special edition (the one with the chrome finish). Loved it too - until it started to flake out. It wouldn't let me update the user settings and no longer shows the date. I decided to make that my permanent bike computer and took the opportunity to upgrade to the RS800cx.

I love the RS800cx's contoured, sleek design. Much better than its predecessors' big, chunky and buly block style. Again, I love Polar devices when they work. I love uploading my data to the training software via the infrared sensor. I like visually tracking my zones, HR, altitude, pace, etc. I also liked seeing my routes on Google Earth - very cool! However, after 3 months, I noted significant condensation under the lens. That was followed by the battery going dead. It's under warranty, so I sent it in. After 3 weeks, it came back with no water and a fresh battery. No more than two weeks later, two buttons fell off. I sent it back, waited for another 3 weeks and am using it again. However this time, the main button doesn't like to work. This was evident immediately upon getting back from Polar and before I started using it again. It's usable, but more frequently than not I have to press the red button #enter or start# several times to get it to work. I'm anxious about sending it back yet again because I don't want to spend the money on shipping for the 3rd time and I'm worried about what will fall off or not work when it returns from the factory.

I should note that I'm not rough with these devices. I swim, bike, run and lift. I don't wrestle, work construction or do anything that would cause unusual wear and tear on the product.

A friend of mine bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 this past summer for his Ironman training. He loves it and has had no issues with it. One of the cool things about the Garmin is that you can detach it from the wristband and attach it to your bike mount in a "quick release" fashion and vice versa. The other cool thing is that it's currently $167.99 on Amazon vs. the RS800cx which is currently $469.90. If I'm reading it all correctly, that's equally equipped with GPS, HR, software and online mapping. If I wasn't already invested in the Polar with the GPS, I'd switch to the Garmin. The biggest drawback that I can see with the Garmin is that it's big and chunky. Not something I'd wear to work, like I can with my Polar.

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After 6 months or so, the stop watch timer won't start (found this out at the beginning of a 5K). As a runner, losing this functionality makes the watch virtually useless to me for training and racing. The heart rate readout takes a long time to kick in, so I don't even bother with it.

Basically, it's now a sporty looking timepeice I sometimes wear when I'm dressed casually--not something I use to work out with, which was why I originally bought the watch. Get more detail about Mio Drive Petite Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch.

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At first I was skeptical, but after learning how to use it, I don't go out without it. The key is you must wait 15 or so minutes AFTER your last drink, or it will give you inconsistent results. Too soon after and the alcohol won't be in your lungs, or there may be a drop right on your tongue which sends the reading too low or high. This is in the instruction booklet which I'm surprised I actually opened.

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Sigma Sport, a German Company is producing very good bike computers which I and my family used to equip our bicycles with. 2 years ago I bought a HRM Sigma balance with a few essential features. I was not satified with the touch sensors arraged on a ring around the display, because I did not really feel when it was taking the finger push. Another flaw I discovered that the data link between the breast strap and the watch failed to work occationally without having any glue why. Due to a report in a bike magazine I decided to buy this PC 15. On this HRM the buttons are much better to push and clearly to recognize but I find the menu for the features that you can choose to be displayed confusing and not very easy to find. Again I discovered that the Data link failed to work sometimes for a couple of minutes and I have no read-out. Why I cannot tell. The spot under the sensors were always wet from my sweat. I think this is a general Sigma manufacturing flaw. I have sent the PC 15 to Sigma to have it checked. They denied any discrepancy but they have sent me a new breast band(?)
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