Heart Rate Monitor

[fafi2]

hello, newbie here. Im looking for. a heart rate monitor on the dive computer that monitors heart rate during the dive. The scubapro chest strap has received mixed reviews for accuracy and i wondered if there were alternatives out there? Ive looked on line but most computers seem to give heart rate AFTER the dive, but i need a real time heart monitor DURING the dive. Any advice please? many thanks

 

[fafi2]

(just to say Im PADI Solo/Rescue Diver with 350 dives)

 

[grantctobin]

Not sure why the personal certs are relevant. I doubt you'll find one, as they're largely worthless and not providing useful data whilst in water.

Wahoo manufacturers one with a built in memory if you're inclined to try it inside of a drysuit.

 

[oldschool45]

Just a thought Garmin dive watches do HeartRate monitoring in realtime and you would have a "backup" computer. Heartrate measured on the wrist is not going to be as accurate as a chest strap but unless you need very accurate data it should be a good compromise. I run so updating my Garmin 245 to a Garmin Decent G1 was an easy call.

 

[Wibble]

Any particular reason for wanting to know your heart rate during the dive? You should be all calm and relaxed, working when diving isn't a great thing

There's a dive computer that was discussed on here a while back that has a chest strap for heart rate monitoring. At least then you might get a chart of heart rate vs depth so you can tie "events" together.

 

[Comm]

Just a thought Garmin dive watches do HeartRate monitoring in realtime and you would have a "backup" computer. Heartrate measured on the wrist is not going to be as accurate as a chest strap but unless you need very accurate data it should be a good compromise. I run so updating my Garmin 245 to a Garmin Decent G1 was an easy call.

What Oldschool45 said … My friend dives with one and likes it

 

[fafi2]

What Oldschool45 said … My friend dives with one and likes it

A friend of mine bought one over the summer and it was nearly £2,000, but I will ask her because maybe there's a cheaper version!

 

[fafi2]

Any particular reason for wanting to know your heart rate during the dive? You should be all calm and relaxed, working when diving isn't a great thing

There's a dive computer that was discussed on here a while back that has a chest strap for heart rate monitoring. At least then you might get a chart of heart rate vs depth so you can tie "events" together.

I looked on Scubaboard and it seems to be the Scubapro being discussed and there is a few posts on it not working well. I have noticed other chest strap brands available but it seems theyre only for running.

 

[oldschool45]

The Garmin Decent G1 (not the Solar version) runs around $450 USD quite a few places including Garmin's site and it is rated to 100 meters. The Garmin fitness watches are useful for health metrics beyond just diving like; pulse o2, sleep, Vo2 max etc.
I use a chest strap monitor for running but do so rarely mainly because its a pain to use and uncomfortable compared to the acceptable accuracy for the wrist numbers.

 

[Tigerpaw]

I have a Garmin fit bit type watch that's waterproof to 140ft. You can use it to monitor your heart rate real time. I normally look after diving out of curiosity.