Suunto D9 Strap problems

[kurtisenbecker]

Hello everyone

I just finished a few dives in the Galapagos Islands and on my 2nd dive day I noticed that my D9 strap was breaking down. I was worried that I would loose it at depth so I scavenged the tether from my small dive light and tied it to the D9. One of the people I dove with also had a D9 and his previous strap broke and now he has it tethered when he dives. Rather than buying another strap that will fail I would like to solve this problem now. I was looking at replacing the strap but on reading about this problem online I think I should find a better solution. Has anyone used the Suunto D9 Titanium Tibby Adapters? The adapters are Ti and with the strap you are looking at $155, not bad since a replacement strap is about $70.

Thanks everyone

 

[Tank4507]

YES, and it will fix the problem, i had the same or similar issue with mine, replaced it and haven't had an issue since, spend the $155 and you won't be sorry. I'm sure there are cheaper options out there, but you won't have issues with the ones you are asking about. The D9 wasn't cheap, so don't go cheap on your fix.

 

[kurtisenbecker]

I was hoping that someone had tried these adapters out! Online they look great but you never know. I agree with you, the D9 is costly so don't cheap out on the fix. I just wanted to check to see if anyone had tried it and if they were as good as they looked. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

Thanks

 

[BoltSnap]

Has anyone used the Suunto D9 Titanium Tibby Adapters

I have been using it since July of 2013 without any issues at all. I ordered the longer strap (45cm). Note that the owner can be a jerk and difficult to understand but is OK at the end.

 

[kurtisenbecker]

I was going to order the shorter strap, isn't the 45cm a bit too long? Thanks for the heads up about the owner.

 

[BoltSnap]

I use 7mm suits and drysuit and the 30cm isn't long enough. I prefer the 45cm.

BTW, I ordered the black straps, I'd recommend the orange now since orange will be easier to see if I dropped the the computer in the water for any reason.

Order the two lengths, 30cm and the 45cm, and you will have the choice depending on what suit thickness you wear. The Strap is very easy to switch.

 

[Dan]

If you broke the strap within 1 year of purchase, SUUNTO will send you the replacement strap for free.

 

[kurtisenbecker]

Great tip! I was going to buy the black but now orange it is. I will also get the 45cm since I usually dive the thicker wet-suits as well. Thank you Burhan.

 

[BoltSnap]

If you broke the strap within 1 year of purchase, SUUNTO will send you the replacement strap for free.

First, the D9 is sooo old, they have been out of warranty for many years. Also, if you break the strap and you aren't paying attention, you will loss the computer and that won't be covered by anything

 

[kurtisenbecker]

When I saw that other diver with the tether on his D9 I knew that I would have to find a better solution than a replacement of the same strap. You are right Burhan, my warranty has long since expired.