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Polar S1 Foot Pod
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- Provides accurate speed and distance readings
- Stable and comfortable to wear; worn on top of shoe
- Water-resistant to 2 meters--perfect for running through puddles and wet conditions
- Compatible with Polar S625X, S725X, RS200 and RS400 models
- Up to 20 hours of battery life; uses single AAA battery
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Product Description:
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Measures accurate running speed/pace and distance with the S625x
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With the Polar S1 Foot Pod, you can track your speed, distance, pace and average speed on a compatible Polar heart rate monitor (HRM). The Polar S1 combines inertial technology and DSP (digital signal processing) to provide accurate speed/pace and distance data. Worn on top of your shoe, it offers excellent water resistance. It's compatible with Polar S625X, S725X, RS200 and RS400 models. It comes with an extra holder fork. About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
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Customer Reviews:
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 Very accurate right out of the box, and it's very light too!, April 26, 2008
By J. Mijares (San Francisco, CA)
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My initial reaction when looking at the S1 Foot Pod was, "No Way". I mean, it looks like some type of fancy pedometer. And I use one, the Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer, and I know it's not totally accurate when it comes to distance because it's based on your pre-set stride.
To my surprise, this S1 Foot Pod is very accurate, right out of the box, and without calibration! How do I know? I went for a walk today with the Foot Pod and my Magellan eXplorist 210 Handheld GPS, which has the accurate WAAS system. The discrepancy between the two devices was 0.025 miles. That's very small! And with no calibration? It's even more unbelivable! For me and distance logging, tenths of a mile are all I'm concerned about anyway.
As far as weight, I didn't even notice it. It's very light and I put it on my left foot, which is not my dominant foot. Size-wise, I initially felt a little embarassed because the S1 is just a little bit smaller than a Twinkie, but now it doesn't bother me. It's so light that I don't even notice that it's there.
Battery life is rated at 20 hours.
One word of caution: Just make sure to verify that the unit is off when you're done. Press the red button and hold it down until the green light goes off. And double check it with your Polar watch, just to be sure.
Highly recommended for walkers, joggers, and runners!
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Update: It's one year later and I've got this now calibrated to about 0.015 miles. Just make sure to do your initial calibration on a flat surface with no hills. And it's best to calibrate it every time you switch shoes as well. Overall I'm still very impressed!
25 of 25 people found the above review helpful.
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Accurate and easy to use - a great investment, September 28, 2007
By B. Rash (Irving, TX, USA)
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I've had the S1 foot pod for about a month and used it for about 120 miles or so of running. I've found it to be very accurate out of the box and easy to use. I am not-sensitive enough to notice the weight differential between my feet and I forget it's there. I've ran in a few rain showers (not downpours, but definitely some rain) and not had any issues with the S1. While the S1 is over $100, it's a great investment in terms of the wealth of data and the flexibility it offers. It's helping me "learn" pace in terms of cadence and effort into actual min/mile numbers and it offers the flexibility of performing a speed workout anywere. I highly recommend the S1 if you are someone who is training for specific time goals in races. If not, then you may not need such a device - but then you probably wouldn't be here reading reviews would you?
23 of 24 people found the above review helpful.
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 Quite accurate mileage, good motivator for runners, February 18, 2007
By moonlite shopper (Berkeley, CA)
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This thing keeps me motivated to run since I want to see those miles pile up week after week! While calibrating it on an indoor track, I found that it was very accurate as is. Only complaint is that it is somewhat pricey.
18 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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 Fail to see point of 97% accuracy, October 18, 2010
By runtodeath (Indiana)
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Per the instruction manual (and from a lot of experience), this foot pod is 97% accurate when calibrated. Now, some days it is spot-on, but most days you are lucky to get 97%. However, I don't understand why anyone would want something that's only 97% correct. Why? Because I am that accurate by myself! And surely any runner would be too. Depending on your pace that amounts to between 15 and 30 seconds per mile. In other words, did I just run that mile in 8 minutes or 7:30?
You can guess pretty well how far you've run. If you normally run 8-minute miles and you want to run 5 miles, then just run for 40 minutes. Your 40-minute estimate will be closer than the foot pod's estimate of your distance.
Because we can estimate within 97-98% on our own, why would we want a foot pod to do it instead? Ideally you want an instrument that can be more accurate than your own calculations. You would want a distance calculator to know EXACTLY how far you've run. There's no point in only giving you accuracy to 97% because you can be that accurate on your own.
I am being redundant, but this product has been incredibly frustrating for me and I feel that people should stop and think about what they're purchasing!
Also, keep in mind there is a 20-hour battery life (per the instruction manual). That is not very long for those who run 30-60 minutes a day. Be sure to change it often or you will get strange results!
7 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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Works great, July 12, 2007
By J. Boid
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The foot pod works great, it is nice to know what speed and distance I am going. I gave 4 stars only because it is a little expensive.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Accurate, August 7, 2010
By Whitney Lewis (Schaumburg, IL United States)
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I've been using this product for over a year now. I have found that once calibrated it is pretty accurate for distance. Pacing is just OK. For me, it seems to bounce around +or- 30 sec per mile. One minute I will look down and read my pace and 20 seconds later I will read it again and it will say I am running 10-30 sec slower or faster when I don't feel like I have changed my pace. Overall I am pretty happy with it. It is much more accurate then the Nike+/ipod system (I received the Nike+ system as a gift and tried it out). Many people question the Foot Pod's bulkiness. You get used to it very quickly and won't really notice it while running. However, if looks are a concern, there is no getting passed the ugly black torpedo on your shoe...
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Expensive but worth the investment for marathon training, May 24, 2011
By lovemybulldog (Snoqualmie, WA)
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I purchased the S1 Foot Pod to use in tandem with my Polar RS300 watch in order to track distance and pace. I found the battery a little difficult to replace, but now after using it a few times a week for the past year, I have only had to change the battery once...so not that big of a deal.
Getting the pod connected to my shoe has always been tricky for me. It takes some practice to get it off and on in the most comfortable position. Unfortunately, I am unable to use my Pod when using Vibram Five Fingers. I wish there were a more lightweight version, similar to a timing chip or "shoe tag" that interacts with the watch. This is my main reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5. I feel like it could be made much lighter and easier to use without the hassle of the shoe clip circus.
I am training for my first marathon and find that the use of this Pod helps me more with pace than distance. If I'm using a treadmill or running a route from my favorite run mapping program, I really don't need to know how far I ran...I should already know. However, the ability to track pace along with my heartrate is a big deal and adds a ton to my training. It is the single biggest reason I use the Pod at all.
For the casual runner, I don't see this as a necessary item, but for those serious about fine tuning their pace and/or training for multiple distance activities, this is a great investment.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Pretty good, December 16, 2010
By Kevin G (Atlanta GA)
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Installed this footpod on my right shoe and have used it on and off for several months.
PRO's
-) very light, you can't easily tell its on
-) accurate when configured correctly. mileage was spot on vs my friend on bike, and two gps.
CON's
-) You MUST go to a well marked gym or track, and then get your estimates to calibrate
-) With the Polar s200 hrm either the reading is too infrequent or something, but it takes 5-6 reading to catch if you change speeds.
-) if you change your running (stride, etc). you have to recalibrate
The battery life is good.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Great addition to the work-out, September 18, 2007
By caribbeantourist (Milwaukee, WI)
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The foot pod really enhances my work-outs. It's nice to have a reliable indicator of distance travelled without having to keep opening a pedometer or using a home computer to track after the work-out has been completed. It does appear large when you look at it, but truthfully you do not feel the weight of it on your foot. It is pricey, but so far I would say it has been a wise investment.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Works perfect, no surprises., October 6, 2010
By L. Daniel Orozco
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I purchased this foot pod to replace my previous one that stopped working on me after 3 years of good heavy use. It works just as good as the previous one, and seamless with my current RS300.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Polar S1 Foot Pod, May 7, 2009
By S. Bowling
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This product was much easier to set up than I expected. All you have to do is coordinate it with your watch, run a specified distance (I did this on the treadmill so I would know how far I've gone) and the next time you use it it'll tell you how far and how fast you're running.
Now, I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because I've noticed a slight difference (roughly 5%) between the distance I've ran and the actual distance, but this could be from my treadmill being off (or from using the treadmill) when I calibrated the foot pod.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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pretty comfortable, December 11, 2007
By Florida Navy Guy (Jacksonville, FL)
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I read some reviews commenting on its accuracy. With respect, I must say the accuracy comes from the watch, not the foot pod. I have a 625, (and a 725) and I have no complaints with the footpod other than i hope polar finds a way to make it smaller in the future. Other than that, I can't imagine what else to comment on.
Don't forget to turn it on before going running..haha
2 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Nice addition to the the equipment, October 2, 2011
By Ken3
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I purchased the foot pod to work with my FT80 to help with motivation and tracking while training for a 5K. Due to my tardiness in ordering I received it the day before the event but decided to use the event as a trial for the unit. As I crossed the finish line I looked at the mileage it had recorded and saw 3.2 miles. Not bad!
After using it for a month my assessment is pretty favorable as I have found the unit adds to my motivation.
Pros:
Motivation
Works on treadmill and road
Fairly accurate
Can not feel it
Cons:
Accuracy is different on treamill versus the road. (I'm guessing my stride is a little different - New to regular running at 38!)
Overall, I would recommend this to people who are new to running and want a little motivation. Especially if they are going to run both on the treadmill and road. Probably not for the serious veteran runner, but I will let you know when I get there!
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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pretty comfortable, December 11, 2007
By Davids_in_Carolina (Cumberland County, NC)
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I read some reviews commenting on its accuracy. With respect, I must say the accuracy comes from the watch, not the foot pod. I have a 625, (and a 725) and I have no complaints with the footpod other than i hope polar finds a way to make it smaller in the future. Other than that, I can't imagine what else to comment on.
Don't forget to turn it on before going running..haha
2 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Great product and motivator, May 25, 2010
By Hibbie (Denver)
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Bought this for my wife who is triathlon training. It worked right out of the box and really motivated her to train harder, run faster and longer now that she knows what she is accomplishing. I recommend this to anyone who is training or wants to know what kind of speed and distance they run if they don't already. I hope to get one for myself soon.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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 Way too big, July 5, 2011
By Wendy
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I'm amazed by all the positive reviews here. Got this footpod when I bought the RS400 and have never used it (the footpod, that is.) While it is lightweight, it is ridiculously large. I wear a women's 7 1/2 shoe, so someone with bigger feet might feel different. At the same time, I'm confident I've never seen anyone using one of these - it's definitely something you'd notice.
1 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Great product and price, October 17, 2007
By Dave Whetzel (Florida Keys)
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Very satisfied with service and product. Delivery was on time and I go to Amazon first to look for new toys.
Dave
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Very Useful, May 16, 2010
By S. Bruckmann (Binyamina, IL)
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Very Useful item to add to you Polar watch
Accurate and very comfortable.
Really recomend it.
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Confortable and very light, July 18, 2009
By Francisco Komatsu (Brazil)
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Very confortable and very light. You can run forever and won't even feel it is attached to your foot.
The battery lasts for about 8 months using 3 hours a week so no problem at all !
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Big and heavy, September 12, 2011
By Stein B
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Big and heavy. Should have ordered Polars new foot pod.
This was just a waste of money. As long as not all Polar products are not interchangeable, this was only option with the FT60 i bought for my wife.
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Does not calculate distance accurately!!, January 30, 2012
By Spiffy
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I was very happy with the footpod till I ran my first official half marathon with it. At mile marker 2, along with my polar FT60, it was reading my time as 2.5 miles. By the end of half marathon, it read I did 18.5 miles and I know I only did 13.1. I cannot believe the product was so inaccurate. I used it through my training my first half to find out what I have been using to track my distance was way off. I contacted Polar through their website to find out that their customer service number is in Finland so there is no one you can contact with unless you are willing to pay to dial internationally.
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