Customer Reviews
Great Monitor 
2008-04-25
I've been using the Polar F11 for about a month now and I am really pleased. It was easy to set up, comfortable to wear and seemingly very accurate. The fitness test is useful and the programmed exercised plan makes it easier to keep to a schedule.
I give it 4.5 stars only because you cannot set up multiple users. So far it's great on all other counts.
It Really Improved My Workout. 
2008-04-12
I had bought this upon a suggestion from a friend of mine. IT really has improved my work out by helping me saty in my zone. I was over working my body before and once I learned to stay in my zone the pounds started to drop off.
I feel at lost when I go to the gym and I do not have it. I love knowing how many calories I have burned and the % of fat as well.
The band that goes around your chest does not bother me when I work out at all. Its adjustable. I bought this model because the transmitter can come off so you can wash the band. The transmitter is also a little softer than on the other models.
I would recommend this to anyone.
WONDERFUL! 2008-04-04
My brother (a Polar watch fan) helped me pick this watch. (He did not actually liked the pink color, but thankfully the watch was not for him!)
Besides it being pretty (and being a designer, I like very select things), this watch is light, easy to use and has a very cute design to it.
Other than the features in it (I need to read the manual so I understand some of the things)... the watch is very used friendly.
The only thing I would change is the panel design (but that's just me)... other than that I LOVE IT! LOVE IT LOVE IT!
Everybody should use one of these when working out! I ADORE spinning, but for my heart rate and goal, I don't need to do much effort... so the watch shows you little by little when you can do more higher paced exercises.... BUY IT!
Great workout aid 2008-03-21
This paired with the website is a great aid. I can go back and look at my workout routine and see where I need improvements. The chest strap fits fine and feeds the watch adn exercies equipment my heart rate.
Polar F11 2008-03-09
Great product. Now I know what my average heart rate is when I'm exercising on the treadmill and stationary cycles. So it makes it much easier for me to stay in my target heart range.
not for spinners 
2008-06-05
I purchased this watch especially for spinning. The watch is very nicely designed and works very well, but there is a disadvantage in it for spinners, as its digits are not big and not bold and it is impossible to see them in a dark room without turning the light on. I had another polar with big dark digits and it was much better in the spinning room. I think this is a thing to consider before buying...
Don't Buy Polar Products - Horrible Customer Service 
2008-05-26
I've had the F11 for several years and it has mostly been dependable. Recently it started behaving erratically. The local sports shop said the battery probably needed to be replaced. However, there is no way to tell if the battery is actually failing. And you cannot change the battery yourself. And it takes POLAR AN AVERAGE OF ONE MONTH TO CHANGE THE BATTERY. That seemed like an outrageously poor design. However, the design is outstanding compared to Polar's customer service.
IT TOOK 7 WEEKS FOR POLAR TO CHANGE MY BATTERY. It would have taken even longer except my local sports shop was willing to spend lots of time on hold every day in an effort to get my HRM back to me. Polar delayed so long with no explanation that finally they agreed to send my HRM express mail. They swore they would mail it via express the next day. Then when the HRM did not arrive the following day, my local store called Polar and they said: "Oops, we didn't mail it." No reason was given. This happened three times during the last week.
Polar seems to be an arrogant company who thinks they don't have to treat customers well because they currently have a corner on the HRM market. Of course Ford and GM used to have a corner on the US auto market but in their arrogance, they forgot to listen to and respond to customers. Over time, customers found better products elsewhere. That's exactly what I plan to do when I buy my next HRM. I will never buy a Polar product again!
DO NOT BUY A POLAR HRM if you need one you can really depend on. The Polar products need to be redesigned so you can tell when the battery is getting low and you can change the battery yourself. Plus the company desperately needs to learn about good customer service and follow through. If you are too busy or impatient to deal with the kind of delays and frustration I've described then do yourself a favor and buy a HRM from someone besides Polar.
I love my PolarF11 2008-05-22
This is a great tool to keep my workouts on track. The only thing I wish I could change it the strap... For me it's either falling down or too tight, but it's worth the hassle as it's better then some of the others I've tried. I also upload my workout data from the F11 to their website and have documentation when my doctor gives me that look like "Yeah - Right I bet you workout that much"...
Great HRM 2008-05-19
I am very impressed with the product. It syncs up online with PolarFitness.com to keep a running total of all exercise sessions, calories burned, distance traveled, etc. on a weekly and monthly basis. It really is a costly alternative to a personal trainer, especially when used with podfitness.com. At the time I purchased this unit they were offering a free 60 day trial to this service. This is a great product.
My Pretty Bad Choise 2008-05-08
Very difficult to read, not what I was looking for, unable to return, never again I will buy anything on Amazon.
Not happy with the product
