VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted...

Terry · 23rd August 2007, 21:51

To all -

Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? On mine, the unit always slides down my arm or spins around. I'm constantly thinking it's going to fall off - it never stays put.

I'm thinking of modifing a section of PVC:
Use a half section of curved PVC lined with shoo-goo to make it sticky. Use this section as the back half of an arm band. I just need to think of away to securely mount the VR3 straps to the PVC.

Anyone else have the same problems or solutions?

Terry

Explorer · 23rd August 2007, 22:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

To all -

Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? On mine, the unit always slides down my arm or spins around. I'm constantly thinking it's going to fall off - it never stays put.

Anyone else have the same problems or solutions?

Terry

Use two individual surgical bungies. Won't slip or slide.

pete611 · 24th August 2007, 00:52

I will go with the bungies, I lost my VR3 because of the strap.goood computer but the strap....

**Padipro** · 24th August 2007, 01:52

A thin piece of electrical PVC which is curved to fit the arm already. Drill a couple of holes to run zip ties through to secure the VR3 to the PVC and one hole in each corner to install bungee cord loops to hold everything on your arm.

I've been diving with this setup for several years and it works great. The bungee cord is always adjusted properly and never needs to be tightened during the dive. It also allows you to rotate the entire thing out of the way if you need to bend your arm more or to gear up for the dive.

MarcLaukien · 24th August 2007, 02:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

To all -

Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? On mine, the unit always slides down my arm or spins around. I'm constantly thinking it's going to fall off - it never stays put.

I'm thinking of modifing a section of PVC:
Use a half section of curved PVC lined with shoo-goo to make it sticky. Use this section as the back half of an arm band. I just need to think of away to securely mount the VR3 straps to the PVC.

Anyone else have the same problems or solutions?

Terry

I cut a short piece of webbing, and glued both ends to the arm of my wetsuit (w/ neoprene cement), leaving a hole in the middle. I now simply thread the VR3 strap through that hole. It never slips this way.

Heavy Breather · 24th August 2007, 05:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

To all -

Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist?
Anyone else have the same problems or solutions?
Terry

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...r3-mounts.html

Hi Terry
I got rid of the VR3's off of my wrists, as I was bumping them on the wrecks and what not. I didn't like the weight, as well as tightening them enough to stay on, kind of worried me about a bend potential. Now they hang tight under my couterlungs.
I made one to fit facing the front (main)and one to fit back facing (back up). The boys in cayman made theirs out of PVC but I thought that was too weak looking and opted for metal. A tinsmith with a pan-brake can bend up the SS (back facing) mount for you. The Aluminum one will take a Mig or Tig welding machine with high frequency start.

Good luck and have at it.
HB.

finbar.taylor · 24th August 2007, 12:33

I use the loop of wire from the proper fisher dust caps to connect a very small caribna and then have equally small d rings on the arms of my suit. this keeps them exactly where I want them and means there are 2 independant links holding them to my arms and I won't lose them.

I'll try and get a pciture and post it (probably ask some one to recieve them as an email attatch them and post on my behalf as for some one who works in IT I'm crap with computers!)

Fin

***Beanie*** · 24th August 2007, 12:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by finbar.taylor)

I use the loop of wire from the proper fisher dust caps to connect a very small caribna and then have equally small d rings on the arms of my suit. this keeps them exactly where I want them and means there are 2 independant links holding them to my arms and I won't lose them.

I'll try and get a pciture and post it (probably ask some one to recieve them as an email attatch them and post on my behalf as for some one who works in IT I'm crap with computers!)

Fin

I've got little loops on my drysuit for the strap to run through holds it in place nicely.

not the best shots in the world (click to make bigger)

Fin send em over if you like will attach them to your post for you.

Terry · 24th August 2007, 15:14

Thanks guys

I'm working on attaching it to a PVC arm band with surgical tubing. I like the idea of holding it in place with zip ties or a metal wire of some sort.

When I get it worked up I will post some pix, thanks for some great ideas.

Terry

jtoorish · 24th August 2007, 15:49

I just brace the VR3 on my left arm with a dive watch and compass on either side, seems to keep it in place.

on the Right arm, the VR3 stands along but I don't feel it moving. However, on both arms, I have run an adjustable wrist strap (the kind used for piston grip flashlights or small cameras) through the loop and tighten that down, so the VR3 has another point of stability.

That extra strap also serves as a backup, in case the wrist strap on the VR3 breaks, at least I have a fighting chance of not losing the thing.

Jeff

23rd August 2007, 21:51	#1 (permalink)
Terry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 92	VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... To all - Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? On mine, the unit always slides down my arm or spins around. I'm constantly thinking it's going to fall off - it never stays put. I'm thinking of modifing a section of PVC: Use a half section of curved PVC lined with shoo-goo to make it sticky. Use this section as the back half of an arm band. I just need to think of away to securely mount the VR3 straps to the PVC. Anyone else have the same problems or solutions? Terry
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23rd August 2007, 22:01	#2 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 771	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) To all - Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? On mine, the unit always slides down my arm or spins around. I'm constantly thinking it's going to fall off - it never stays put. Anyone else have the same problems or solutions? Terry Use two individual surgical bungies. Won't slip or slide. __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet
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24th August 2007, 00:52	#3 (permalink)
pete611 RBD one dive at a time... Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 223	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... I will go with the bungies, I lost my VR3 because of the strap.goood computer but the strap.... __________________ Warm Water Only For Me Please.. ><))))°> ><))))°> WARNING: the rebreather is not broken is a Dolphin!!!
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24th August 2007, 01:52	#4 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 235	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... A thin piece of electrical PVC which is curved to fit the arm already. Drill a couple of holes to run zip ties through to secure the VR3 to the PVC and one hole in each corner to install bungee cord loops to hold everything on your arm. I've been diving with this setup for several years and it works great. The bungee cord is always adjusted properly and never needs to be tightened during the dive. It also allows you to rotate the entire thing out of the way if you need to bend your arm more or to gear up for the dive. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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24th August 2007, 02:28	#5 (permalink)
MarcLaukien Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 201	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) To all - Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? On mine, the unit always slides down my arm or spins around. I'm constantly thinking it's going to fall off - it never stays put. I'm thinking of modifing a section of PVC: Use a half section of curved PVC lined with shoo-goo to make it sticky. Use this section as the back half of an arm band. I just need to think of away to securely mount the VR3 straps to the PVC. Anyone else have the same problems or solutions? Terry I cut a short piece of webbing, and glued both ends to the arm of my wetsuit (w/ neoprene cement), leaving a hole in the middle. I now simply thread the VR3 strap through that hole. It never slips this way.
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24th August 2007, 05:49	#6 (permalink)
Heavy Breather Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 27	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) To all - Does anyone have a better way to wear the VR3 on your wrist? Anyone else have the same problems or solutions? Terry http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...r3-mounts.html Hi Terry I got rid of the VR3's off of my wrists, as I was bumping them on the wrecks and what not. I didn't like the weight, as well as tightening them enough to stay on, kind of worried me about a bend potential. Now they hang tight under my couterlungs. I made one to fit facing the front (main)and one to fit back facing (back up). The boys in cayman made theirs out of PVC but I thought that was too weak looking and opted for metal. A tinsmith with a pan-brake can bend up the SS (back facing) mount for you. The Aluminum one will take a Mig or Tig welding machine with high frequency start. Good luck and have at it. HB. __________________ ( You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Al Capone’s Law ) Last edited by Heavy Breather : 24th August 2007 at 06:06. Reason: Spelling error
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24th August 2007, 12:33	#7 (permalink)
finbar.taylor Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, SE Posts: 104	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... I use the loop of wire from the proper fisher dust caps to connect a very small caribna and then have equally small d rings on the arms of my suit. this keeps them exactly where I want them and means there are 2 independant links holding them to my arms and I won't lose them. I'll try and get a pciture and post it (probably ask some one to recieve them as an email attatch them and post on my behalf as for some one who works in IT I'm crap with computers!) Fin
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24th August 2007, 12:36	#8 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,247	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... Quote: (Originally Posted by finbar.taylor) I use the loop of wire from the proper fisher dust caps to connect a very small caribna and then have equally small d rings on the arms of my suit. this keeps them exactly where I want them and means there are 2 independant links holding them to my arms and I won't lose them. I'll try and get a pciture and post it (probably ask some one to recieve them as an email attatch them and post on my behalf as for some one who works in IT I'm crap with computers!) Fin I've got little loops on my drysuit for the strap to run through holds it in place nicely. not the best shots in the world (click to make bigger) Fin send em over if you like will attach them to your post for you. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808 Last edited by Beanie : 24th August 2007 at 12:41.
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24th August 2007, 15:14	#9 (permalink)
Terry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 92	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... Thanks guys I'm working on attaching it to a PVC arm band with surgical tubing. I like the idea of holding it in place with zip ties or a metal wire of some sort. When I get it worked up I will post some pix, thanks for some great ideas. Terry
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24th August 2007, 15:49	#10 (permalink)
jtoorish New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 23	Re: VR3 wrist strap modification suggestion wanted... I just brace the VR3 on my left arm with a dive watch and compass on either side, seems to keep it in place. on the Right arm, the VR3 stands along but I don't feel it moving. However, on both arms, I have run an adjustable wrist strap (the kind used for piston grip flashlights or small cameras) through the loop and tighten that down, so the VR3 has another point of stability. That extra strap also serves as a backup, in case the wrist strap on the VR3 breaks, at least I have a fighting chance of not losing the thing. Jeff __________________ www.advanceddivermagazine.com
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