New Teric band - stretchy NATO band

[stuartv]

I have been using the BluShark Pajama bands for a while now. They do (just) fit around my drysuit sleeve. The main downside is that after putting them on tight enough, enough time, the holes in the strap are showing significant wear. They're in no danger of breaking yet, but it looks like they won't last forever.

 

[D_Fresh]

[...] the holes in the strap are showing significant wear. They're in no danger of breaking yet, but it looks like they won't last forever.

That is good to know. I'm not a drysuit diver, but have been curious about their bands.

Care to give an idea of how long you've had that band? Or, at least how oftem with the drysuit?

I'm likely to give 'em a try anyways, but it's good to have an idea of how long it might last

 

[stuartv]

That is good to know. I'm not a drysuit diver, but have been curious about their bands.

Care to give an idea of how long you've had that band? Or, at least how oftem with the drysuit?

I'm likely to give 'em a try anyways, but it's good to have an idea of how long it might last

Looking back to post #1, I got the straps on around Jan 12, 2021.

Not sure how many dives. I've done 88 dives since then, but that's a mix of OC and CCR and I only use my Terics on OC dives and deep, technical CCR dives. I'd have to go through and manually count to figure out how many dives with Teric in a drysuit....

 

[Sean Clements]

Hello fellow divers! If you’re looking for an alternative strap for your dive watch then check out our upcycled wetsuit straps. These feature quick release pins and fit with a 20mm lug width. We officially launched in December and we’re giving a 10% discount for all scuba divers . Also, 5% of every sale goes to the Marine Conservation Society, helping to protect our oceans. Link to website below and feel free to contact us with any questions. www.sdcwatches.com

 

[tursiops]

Hello fellow divers! If you’re looking for an alternative strap for your dive watch then check out our upcycled wetsuit straps. These feature quick release pins and fit with a 20mm lug width. We officially launched in December and we’re giving a 10% discount for all scuba divers . Also, 5% of every sale goes to the Marine Conservation Society, helping to protect our oceans. Link to website below and feel free to contact us with any questions. www.sdcwatches.com

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LOL! Pure off topic advertising for a strap that is too narrow, and has the break-a-pin-lose-a-watch problem.

 

[inquis]

I may get a NATO strap someday, but until then this handles the broken pin possibility for me.

 

[Hoyden]

LOL! Pure off topic advertising for a strap that is too narrow, and has the break-a-pin-lose-a-watch problem.

And costs 95 pounds... or about $126...

 

[tursiops]

And costs 95 pounds... or about $126...

However, shipping is included....

 

[brsnow]

Wouldn’t shearwater replace the computer if their pin/strap broke?

 

[O-ring]

Wouldn’t shearwater replace the computer if their pin/strap broke?

Their customer service is legendary, but I kinda doubt it is that legendary. I bought a Zulu band and have been pretty happy with it, but so far have only had it on one trip - Best Teric band ?