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Any recommendations for a good strap for a Fenix 5/6? (Cant remember which I have) My Velcro strap died and the other strap I have doesn't quite achieve a Goldilocks setting, it's either too tight and cuts off the blood supply to my hand or too loose and the watch rattles about enough to cut into my wrist.
Budget of £25
Having seen (and read on the other thread) what happens to silicone straps I'd rather have something fabric/Velcro but probably best avoid a cheap as chips eBay special.
Cheers G
Honestly, blow the budget out of the water and get the Garmin nylon band. So comfortable and soft, no weight and the adjustment is super micro. So good you forget you are wearing a Fenix that by its very nature is a lump. It totally changed my opinion of the Fenix line, easily wearable all day now because of the band. I've had mine over a year now and it is as good as new and worn every day. It covers every situation fantastically, freezing cold, summer hot and swimming. You'll never fail to get it to fit perfectly. Doing sports there is enough give that you don't need to constantly adjust it and it never cuts or slips. I never thought that such a simple band could change the wearers experience of a watch so much, and the bonus, it never smells funky!!!
TBH I still have the original strap on my Fenix 6 and that's been worn every day (and night) for the past 15 months without any problems.
Interesting @Lotto - any links? I Is it this one? https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/737433/pn/010-13075-01
Mine came with a load of straps when I bought it 2nd hand and the best was a nylon strap that looked similar (ish) I am loathe to buy something so small from such poor pictures though.
Garmin nylon band seems to be a bit of a pisstake though - 150 euro for a nylon watch strap?
@speeder - check "compatible devices" at the bottom, seems it's for the larger 6X, the regular 6 takes 22mm I think.
> https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/737433/pn/010-13075-01 <
I bought myself one of these watchstraps for my Fenix 7 as I can't wear the standard ones because they irritate my skin.
I'm really impressed with it and being elastic it fits as tight as you like and can still be easily removed if you have to. Been wearing it for a couple of month now with no problems at all.
Nice one, i had that already in my Amazon basket, just needed to hear from a real person that it was OK
Going to order the same
Garmin nylon band seems to be a bit of a pisstake though – 150 euro for a nylon watch strap?
Whaaaaaaaat?
I've got this...
https://amzn.eu/d/ivCiXS C"> http://YOOSIDE for Fenix 7 / EPIX 2 / Fenix 6 / Fenix 5 Hook and Loop Nylon Watch Strap, 22mm Quick Dry Ultralight Sport Wrist Band for Garmin Fenix 6 Pro/Sapphire,Forerunner 955,Quatix 6/5 https://amzn.eu/d/ivCiXSC
Lovely and comfy.. simple... Cheap...
DrP
I like it so much that I wouldn't leave the Fenix line. My favourite aspect is the reduction in bulk and comfort. When you see and feel it initially you will question the cost, but upon putting it on I think the benefits become immediately apparent.
In no way does it make the watch look or feel cheap like some bands can.
@lotto - which watch do you have? That strap fits the larger (X) models only according to Garmin
@lotto how does it work? does it clip into the bars or just wrap around them? That photo's really not selling it.
If I'm paying £55, I don't just want a strip of webbing . . . .
@honourablegeorge Yes I have an X variant. 26mm strap required.
@Speeder and when you see it in real life you will gasp. It is just a strip of webbing but I don't know what it is made from.
It is not velcro in the traditional sense. It is super fine material. It sticks to itself but nothing else. You can wear a wooly jumper and it does not attach itself to it. It cannot attract clothing fluff as it is not really traditional velcro. I don't think nylon is a great description. It holds the watch central on your wrist without you knowing it is there, zero movement without being tight.
I really don't know what it is. It is uber soft, slightly stretchy but sticks to itself insanely well. Lightweight, no smell. Honestly for me it changes the entire watch. Try a rip off one first and if you like it get the genuine one? There is a link to cheaper versions in the comments of the video I have linked.
Rather than try and explain the mechanics of attachment I've linked a video. It is so simple that the instructions would be hard to write down. Seeing it done is easier.
Like honourablegeorge has highlighted it is 26mm and only suitable for X variants.
@Speeder The amazon link provided by DrP looks very much like the real thing and suitable for 22mm variants. If I was looking to try this set up to test the water I would start here.
I have one of these, been very impressed, stainless steel buckles and a nice Velcro nylon strap.
Compatible With Garmin Watch Band, Super Rugged Nylon Sports Strap With Woven Loop Design, For fēnix/Forerunner/Vivoactive/Approach/MARQ/quatix/D2 Series Tough Replacement Band For Men https://amzn.eu/d/enqRVuR
I have the same one as jimmy748.
It's faultless and reasonably priced. I don't see the point in spending more.
Got one of these https://amzn.eu/d/bPJDZOm for my Fenix 7. Very, very comfy 🙂
I have one of these Apple Watch (Ultra) hook and loop copies. It's light and easy to put on but is just a smidge loose for my noodly wrist
Looking more closely at the link provided by DrP, the method of attachment differs from the Garmin original. There is an instructional video on Ali Express for the yooside variant installation. More complex. The band looks as if it would install in the Garmin fashion though or at least be adapted by removing the solid plastic piece at the end if required.
Just received a 20mm Yooside for use on another watch as I was so impressed with the Garmin nylon band but not available in 20mm. I am disappointed with the Yooside band in comparison to the Garmin original. The material is thicker, heavier and not as soft or stretchy. The velcro is like traditional velcro. The attachment method is more complex and results in the outside of the wrist having an area of double band. I think all of these features would add additional drying time if like me you do water sports. It also has a plastic bar at one end of the strap. I assume it is to prevent roll back of the velcro or prevent threading, the Garmin does not have this feature but does not suffer from the two mentioned issues. For me, not comparable to the Garmin variant. I guess you do get what you pay for.
Military Nylon Watch Bands Strap For Garmin Fenix 5X / Fenix 3 HR / Fenix 5
10.99 from ebay. Wasn't willing to waste more money on a third Garmin strap. Bought that one ^^ in Nov 21 and its been on my wrist ever since (apart from when I'm in the shower.) Still looks brand new.
I have this one for my 5S. Just the job.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087JSLGHM/ref=pe_27063361_485629781_TE_item