Oh! I didn't mean to imply that using salvia was right or wrong;
just never heard of it...

I reread the directions on my monitor (I recently purchased a Timex Ironman Tirathlon) and all it said was "moisture MUST be applied to pads". I looked all through the book and there was no mention of saliva as a base. Go figure.

I "fought" too much with the Polar...I never really got the hang of it. The Timex was mentioned in one of the cycling catalogues so I thought I'd give it a try; so far, so good. I like it and can recommend it. I would like to mention, however, that it is a larger piece than the Polar and, for some, may feel clunky.
Terry