Whacking heart rate sensor with handle

[hikeplusrow]

Is there a workaround for this? I sometimes use a Polar H10 and give the sensor a bash every time I pull the handle to my sternum. I've heard that some wear the strap so that the sensor is slightly off centre. Thoughts?

[JaapvanE]

I personally rather have the handle hit my strap than my chest.

[hikeplusrow]

I personally rather have the handle hit my strap than my chest.

Good point, well made.

[rmacleod]

I wear the Garmin dual strap. I strike the HR pod on the strap almost every time. Not a big deal

[hikeplusrow]

I wear the Garmin dual strap. I strike the HR pod on the strap almost every time. Not a big deal

Yeah, in fairness the H10 sensor seems a robust little critter.

[jamesg]

Is there a workaround for this?

Keep your wrists flat, otherwise you may damage them by pulling the handle high. They're not so easy to replace as a belt.

[Dangerscouse]

Is there a workaround for this? I sometimes use a Polar H10 and give the sensor a bash every time I pull the handle to my sternum. I've heard that some wear the strap so that the sensor is slightly off centre. Thoughts?

Is it not possible to just row slightly higher or lower? I'm sure it will take a bit of getting used to, but I don't bash my HRM, and I wear it centrally, so it's not a given that it's always an issue.

[Willy.VdW]

If I am not mistaken, you don't have to wear the sensor on your chest.
If that is true, perhaps you can wear it on your back?

[hikeplusrow]

If I am not mistaken, you don't have to wear the sensor on your chest.
If that is true, perhaps you can wear it on your back?

I understand there can be issues picking up heart rate with that approach.

[hikeplusrow]

Is there a workaround for this?

Keep your wrists flat, otherwise you may damage them by pulling the handle high. They're not so easy to replace as a belt.

Completely agree. Cheers.

[hikeplusrow]

Is there a workaround for this? I sometimes use a Polar H10 and give the sensor a bash every time I pull the handle to my sternum. I've heard that some wear the strap so that the sensor is slightly off centre. Thoughts?

Is it not possible to just row slightly higher or lower? I'm sure it will take a bit of getting used to, but I don't bash my HRM, and I wear it centrally, so it's not a given that it's always an issue.

I tend to pull quite naturally to my sternum. Lower would be difficult as, when rowing, my sternum and abdomen areas are one and the same - I'm weird like that Higher could be a possibility, but I'm not a fan of the 'high pull' some use - in fact I find it difficult to execute. I think I might just put up with it.

[Sakly]

Is there a workaround for this? I sometimes use a Polar H10 and give the sensor a bash every time I pull the handle to my sternum. I've heard that some wear the strap so that the sensor is slightly off centre. Thoughts?

Is it not possible to just row slightly higher or lower? I'm sure it will take a bit of getting used to, but I don't bash my HRM, and I wear it centrally, so it's not a given that it's always an issue.

I tend to pull quite naturally to my sternum. Lower would be difficult as, when rowing, my sternum and abdomen areas are one and the same - I'm weird like that Higher could be a possibility, but I'm not a fan of the 'high pull' some use - in fact I find it difficult to execute. I think I might just put up with it.

I also hit the sensor from time to time, but typically I don't pull until the handle smashes into my chest/sternum. So this only happens an really hard pieces and not on every stroke. I can deal with it and the sensor doesn't seem to be affected by it (yet).

[hikeplusrow]

Is it not possible to just row slightly higher or lower? I'm sure it will take a bit of getting used to, but I don't bash my HRM, and I wear it centrally, so it's not a given that it's always an issue.

I tend to pull quite naturally to my sternum. Lower would be difficult as, when rowing, my sternum and abdomen areas are one and the same - I'm weird like that Higher could be a possibility, but I'm not a fan of the 'high pull' some use - in fact I find it difficult to execute. I think I might just put up with it.

I also hit the sensor from time to time, but typically I don't pull until the handle smashes into my chest/sternum. So this only happens an really hard pieces and not on every stroke. I can deal with it and the sensor doesn't seem to be affected by it (yet).

Yeah, my sensor seems fine. Less so my favourite all in one/unisuit, which is starting to become somewhat threadbare in the sternum area

[Dangerscouse]

I tend to pull quite naturally to my sternum. Lower would be difficult as, when rowing, my sternum and abdomen areas are one and the same - I'm weird like that Higher could be a possibility, but I'm not a fan of the 'high pull' some use - in fact I find it difficult to execute. I think I might just put up with it.

I have a very central pull too so I'll have a think about what I do differently next time I row. Is your lean back sufficient enough?

I personally wouldn't advocate the high pull, due to the extra stress it puts on the wrists. It might not be an issue, but I don't see the point of risking it when it needs a slightly forced movement.

[hikeplusrow]

I tend to pull quite naturally to my sternum. Lower would be difficult as, when rowing, my sternum and abdomen areas are one and the same - I'm weird like that Higher could be a possibility, but I'm not a fan of the 'high pull' some use - in fact I find it difficult to execute. I think I might just put up with it.

I have a very central pull too so I'll have a think about what I do differently next time I row. Is your lean back sufficient enough?

I personally wouldn't advocate the high pull, due to the extra stress it puts on the wrists. It might not be an issue, but I don't see the point of risking it when it needs a slightly forced movement.

Actually, I think I lean back a bit too much. I bought a new all in one a few months back which had some dodgy stitching in the sacrum area. This has resulted in some soreness, which I think is exacerbated by my pronounced leanback. I've been given some antibiotic cream for the aforementioned.