Healthy Heart Rate: Suunto t6c Running Pack Review

I purchased my t6c in October/November 2009.It worked perfectly!Until about the first week in February 2010, when it started indicating that my HR (heart rate) was 260+, when in fact it was in low 60's.Since then, I've found that the readouts on the watch may show my HR at 38 without variation (unusual), then spike to 260+ for a minute or two, or then may register "---" (although, the heart beat icon shows it is detecting the beat).It seems that, after about 10 minutes, it settles down and indicates correctly.At this time, I do not feel that I can rely upon the watch for displaying my correct HR.

After downloading the file to the Suunto "Training Manager" software, I notice that the extremely high HR is not recorded (although it did show up in today's report, but not in the HR-graph); but, the extremely low HR is recorded and may have a duration of 1 - 7 minutes.I've read on forums that others have experienced similar behavior, which continues even after Suunto replaced the chest band and/or the HR transmitter.

If I were buying a high-end HRM today, I would, probably, look at the Polar RS800CX--that's what I plan to purchase for my daughter--it even counts # of steps/minute, which the Suunto t6c does not do.

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Product Description:
The comprehensive Suunto t6c Running Pack includes an altimeter / heart rate monitor watch and Foot POD to give you precise training information to help you get fitter faster. Not only does the Suunto t6c Watch track your heart rate to help you say in target zones during endurance and interval training, it also tracks your altitude to give you accurate bragging rights on ski trips and help with navigation on adventure races. The Foot POD transmits distance information to this watch, so you can see your pace. Download the data to your computer to track your progress throughout the season.

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