RunningAHEAD - Topic: garmin fabric wrist strap

slowbutsteady

posted: 12/21/2009 at 11:26 AM

Has anyone tried the fabric wrist strap you can get for forerunners? I have small wrists and while I love my garmin it does rub and knock against my wrist bone when I wear it. Kinda hurts. Just wondering if changing from the plastic band to a fabric velcro one would help with that.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 12/21/2009 at 11:29 AM

I wear mine over long sleeves or over a thin microfiber wristband during warmer months. Works well. I thought about the velcro, but I think it would get stinky and be sorta raspy against skin.

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RunnerKSA

posted: 12/21/2009 at 11:41 AM

I have the velcro band. I think it helps some with the wrist bone issue, but there is still some contact. It no longer bothers me, so either the bone got used to it (I have a permanent discoloration from the bruising) or the velcro keeps it from hitting quite as much. I like the velcro band. It is a big sucker!

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Bash

posted: 12/21/2009 at 3:31 PM

I liked the velcro strap until I tried using it during a triathlon, I should have tested it in the water before a race. Lost the strap as the face of the watch was mounted on my bike. Now I just use the original strap with it.

Ice Cream

posted: 12/26/2009 at 10:59 AM

I use it over a wristband. Works fine/

Go PRE

Member Since 2008

posted: 12/26/2009 at 11:39 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 12/21/2009 at 11:29 AM:

I wear mine over long sleeves or over a thin microfiber wristband during warmer months. Works well. I thought about the velcro, but I think it would get stinky and be sorta raspy against skin.

Dido, I also find by putting it on over my long sleeved shirt, it does not get the charging conectors on the back as wet.

Phidippides

posted: 12/26/2009 at 11:49 AM

You could also try buying a Wrist Band (Like he basketball players wear) and put the Garmin on over that...

just an idea...

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