Gear retention rubber bands

[CaptainPanda]

I like to have my dive light clipped to a D-ring on my BCED, but I obviously don't want it to dangle and flop around. I remember seeing once upon a time that there were retention bands available that were basically made from bicycle inner tubes, but I can't find them any more. Does anyone have any good recommendations, or know of a place that sells such bands?

 

[Marie13]

Just use bungee cord to make yourself a retaining loop. Works just as well and you don’t have to undo webbing to get it on!

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

DGX Hogarthian EPDM Loop For 2-Inch Webbing

The DGX Hogarthian EPDM Loop (A.K.A. Snoopy Loop) is used on { 2 in | 5.1 cm } webbing to secure backup lights or tools attached to a shoulder strap or waist band with a bolt snap.

www.divegearexpress.com

Is this what you're looking for? They're useful when using small diameter lights. Otherwise, it'll be difficult to insert the light head.

 

[tursiops]

I like to have my dive light clipped to a D-ring on my BCED, but I obviously don't want it to dangle and flop around. I remember seeing once upon a time that there were retention bands available that were basically made from bicycle inner tubes, but I can't find them any more. Does anyone have any good recommendations, or know of a place that sells such bands?

Just go to a bicycle shop and ask for a dead inner tube. Cut your own.
Or, pay money for them. Back in Stock! 5 Pack Small Rubber Bands , Piranha Dive Shop |

 

[Robert H. Diver]

I like to have my dive light clipped to a D-ring on my BCED, but I obviously don't want it to dangle and flop around. I remember seeing once upon a time that there were retention bands available that were basically made from bicycle inner tubes, but I can't find them any more. Does anyone have any good recommendations, or know of a place that sells such bands?

Dive gear express does I believe. You could also cut up an old bike inner-tube.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

Or if your feeling extra crafty.. cut one of these up same as you would a inner tube. They last 10 times as long as stay in place even better.

I honestly have some on my oldest BC that have to be close to 10 years old.

Dive Rite Shoulder Pads, Set of Two

Shoulder Pads, Set of Two

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[explore_DMC]

 

[tursiops]

I use little Scünci silicone hair ties...many colors available. Cheap. available at your nearest pharmacy and on-line.

 

[miked]

I've used surgical tube, cut to length and joined the ends with a couple of cable ties.

 

[CaptainPanda]

I use little Scünci silicone hair ties...many colors available. Cheap. available at your nearest pharmacy and on-line.

That's what I've been using so far, but I find that it's too loose for my setup - the ties keep sliding up and down the light and it doesn't do a great job of actually retaining.