Info Teric straps have changed

[davehicks]

I think the plastic buckle he's referring to is the one in your photo.

I'm thinking that was in relation to these new clips mentioned earlier in the thread. (below)

If the Snap Clips on this teric strap come off then I have bigger issues to worry about as they are basically identical to the clips on my integrated weights, BP+Wing harness, etc. That is a robust and time-tested fastener that is not likely to fail.

 

[stuartv]

I'm thinking that was in relation to these new clips mentioned earlier in the thread. (below)

If the Snap Clips on this teric strap come off then I have bigger issues to worry about as they are basically identical to the clips on my integrated weights, BP+Wing harness, etc. That is a robust and time-tested fastener that is not likely to fail.


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No, he's right. I'm talking about the Quick Release buckle, not those two clips that hook onto the pin straps.

I've seen Petrel/Perdix computers with a broken one of those QR buckles. They're plastic. I think they are even subject to degrading and getting brittle over time, when exposed to enough sun/ozone/UV/fuel fumes/etc.. They are certainly not as strong as the bottom of a scuba cylinder....

I said it's a small risk that one would break - but it's a much bigger risk than breaking a NATO strap or both strap pins.

 

[davehicks]

No, he's right. I'm talking about the Quick Release buckle, not those two clips that hook onto the pin straps.

I've seen Petrel/Perdix computers with a broken one of those QR buckles. They're plastic. I think they are even subject to degrading and getting brittle over time, when exposed to enough sun/ozone/UV/fuel fumes/etc.. They are certainly not as strong as the bottom of a scuba cylinder....

I said it's a small risk that one would break - but it's a much bigger risk than breaking a NATO strap or both strap pins.

I wear a Nato strap every day on my wristwatch. I like how it looks and works. For a dive computer it is a pain in the butt. I typically remove it after every dive, 2-4 times a day. I tried a long Nato strap on the teric and did not like it. The elastic or bungie is a far better solution, especially in my typical drysuit kit.

If I were concerned about the ninth set of plastic clips on my gear (weights, BC, lanyard, fins) I would just sew the elastic loop closed. It's still a better solution. The clip is not the primary point of utility, the elasticity is.

 

[Sebek]

@inquis - thanks. I found orange in stock at CountyComm last week. I HATE orange. I would rather stick with the Shearwater elastic strap and run the small risk of a plastic buckle failure than wear an orange strap.

I got this one, and it comes only in black:

Wetsuit extra-long Black NATO ZULU nylon watch strap for diving

FOR WETSUIT ONLY (can't be put on the wrist, the strap is too long and there is not enough holes) XXL NATO ZULU strap - extra-long (38 cm) : - nice1.5 mm thick sturdy nylon ; - sewn weldings ; - curved massive brushed stainless steel buckle and 4 loops ; - irremovable one piece...

www.esprit-nato.com

 

[stuartv]

I got this one, and it comes only in black:

Wetsuit extra-long Black NATO ZULU nylon watch strap for diving

FOR WETSUIT ONLY (can't be put on the wrist, the strap is too long and there is not enough holes) XXL NATO ZULU strap - extra-long (38 cm) : - nice1.5 mm thick sturdy nylon ; - sewn weldings ; - curved massive brushed stainless steel buckle and 4 loops ; - irremovable one piece...

www.esprit-nato.com

Perfect! Thank you!

 

[tryerson64]

Careful - it’s $36 USD plus shipping from the UK

 

[stuartv]

Careful - it’s $36 USD plus shipping from the UK

Yes. I saw that. I went all the way through checkout to confirm price with shipping.

I very much appreciate you sharing the link to that. But, yeah, for that much, I would probably just spend the extra to support Ben Lair's shop and order it from Paragon.

 

[boqurant]

Just bought a TernTX for warm-water (<=3mm suit) recreational diving, and am going around the decision of whether or not I can trust the remora strap.

The quick release looks okay on land and not under twisting / strain, but it's only a little spring underneath keeping the gate closed around the pin. Are there any reports of them failing? FWIW the band material itself is lovely - a soft, slightly stretchy, high quality elastomer.

Zulu / NATOs are a bit of a fiddle to get strapped in, but very secure, and 5-ring Zulu should theoretically give a lot of protection against snags when done up correctly. Might have to try that. Just a note that none of the links or photos in this thread so far have shown the 5-ring system used correctly - so if you're using a Zulu I suggest reading this: How to correctly wear a 5-ring Zulu

 

[Sharknado4]

No, he's right. I'm talking about the Quick Release buckle, not those two clips that hook onto the pin straps.

I've seen Petrel/Perdix computers with a broken one of those QR buckles. They're plastic. I think they are even subject to degrading and getting brittle over time, when exposed to enough sun/ozone/UV/fuel fumes/etc.. They are certainly not as strong as the bottom of a scuba cylinder....

I said it's a small risk that one would break - but it's a much bigger risk than breaking a NATO strap or both strap pins.

What's also weird is that Shearwater particularly mentions in their site that it was designed for no single failure point, while there is a very obvious one.

Did you manage to test it further since then?

I was also considering to get it for drysuit usage but I'm more inclined towards this solution (or sth similar) after all the comments:

QuickFit® 26 Bungee Mount | Garmin

www.garmin.com

Thanks