Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch Blue Black
November 3, 2009 by Running Watch Reviews
Filed under Nike, Running & Sports Watch Reviews
Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch Blue Black
The Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch makes it easier for runners to focus on their running and not on their training equipment. Designed with the help of renowned training coach, Roy Benson, the Nike Triax C8 tries to provide runners with a feature rich watch, that can be operated with a few single clicks
The Triax C8 has multiple functionalities including a continuous heart rate display. a runners chronograph (stopwatch) a laps and splits time display. It also features the Benson Button which allows runners to easily adjust between the data that you are recording.
The Nike Triax C8 even takes care of data analysis after your training workout. The Triax C8 allows you to review your lap times for up to 50 laps. It also displays the average heart rate during your training for you to know how long you spent in your heart rate zone.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars C8 is an “8″
Great runners watch. I’ve had none of the problems with the chest band that everyone complans about. Just be careful when you take it off I suppose is all you need to be aware of. This until doesnt count calories burned which I wished it did. i know the C6 does, but it would be nice if this one did too. programming is a little tedious but once you figure it out, its not a big deal.
1 Star Watch was not water resistant!
My Triax C8 lasted less than 3 months. I do triathlons and relied on the manual which states, “Designed for underwater performance to a depth of 165 ft. Attention: Water damage will occur if watch buttons are pressed underwater.” Unfortunately I had water damage just from wearing the watch in the pool even though I never pressed buttons underwater. The watch was not water tight and started to sometimes freeze up after swimming with it on, eventually failing altogether. In addition the HRM functionality didn’t work great. I’ve since switched to a Polar HRM and it provides more consistent HRM performance. The Triax C8 chest strap transmitter sometimes sends numbers that were clearly much too high, even after getting good and sweaty, and doesn’t start sending good data at quickly as the Polar. I like a lot of Nike products, and liked the form factor of the Triax C8. However, I was extremely dissapointed with its performance and would not buy one again or recommend it.
1 Star Didn’t Last Two Weeks
The heart rate monitor quit functioning after two weeks of almost daily use. I changed the batteries in the transmitter to see if that was the cause…no luck.
5 Stars Good way to Keep the Beat
I’ve owned a polar heartrate monitor before and definitely didn’t get the satisfaction that I have with this little beauty. Watch is very comfortable and easy to read. Transmitter is pretty comfortable too! Great HR monitor for a reasonable price!
5 Stars Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue / Black)
Excellent product. This watch has the best heart rate signal that there is – connects instantly with any of the machines at the gym. I swim with it and shower and have had no problems whatsoever. Highly recommended
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