Quote Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl View Post
I think both your HR and cal numbers are low, compared to what I get on a similar ride on a very basic polar HRM. I don't know much about the garmin units, but on the polar you need to be sure to wet the contacts on the strap, so maybe you need to review that you put the HRM on correctly.
Yes, I do make sure to wet the contact points on the strap...and I also make sure that the strap is put on correctly - the GARMIN logo on the HR sensor facing right-side up...which it always does. I'm not sure what else I could possibly be doing wrong to get such low HR and calorie numbers...it's perplexing to say the least.

But I do feel a bit better knowing that you have all confirmed my beliefs of the low numbers. I'd be interested to hear if any other Garmin users are having similar experiences.

Linda