Yes, I guess that's what I mean. For me, the Polar strap works 99% of the time. The times it stops working just need to wet it. I try to clean it well, and use the electrode gel to keep it working. It's messy, but worth knowing that my HRM is actually recording my workout. If Polar or Garmin had access to technology to make this messiness go away, I think they'd pounce on it. I don't think FitBit is big enough to innovate on something like that.
But the first company to crack getting HR affordably and reliably without a separate strap? Take my money! A watch that can do it well - in rain, freezing weather, with salty sweat, or sunshine - would be incredibly cool. The strap is by far the weakest link of Garmin and Polar watches.
