VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed

Underwaterbear · 11th January 2006, 21:00

Hi all.

My fabulous wife spoilt me this xmas with a shiny new VR3

Now usually I'm not that technically challenged but can anyone share their experience with getting the wrist strap threaded correctly...it seems to me it's some sort of test you need to complete before you use the thing. Worse than threading a cam-band

I can see two ways of threading the thing and it comes down to the question: Is the fastex clip meant to be a band shortening device by taking a bight out of the band once you get it over your hand...or is it the primary closure and hence I'll be putting a lanyard on the unit as well as the wrist strap.

Anyone willing to describe how they threaded theirs?

TIA

Andrew

Explorer · 11th January 2006, 21:06

Andrew,

One of my friends kept the elastic wrist strap on and also added a small bungee which was knotted. He has to slide this over his wrist first, then buckle up.

I removed the buckle and installed two larger independent bungee loops.

Either way, you look at bungee. I dive dry suit all the time anyway, but the first way is quite simple to do.

Jeff

***Beanie*** · 11th January 2006, 21:12

mine has the loopy bit with the female fastex buckle on then the other end goes throught the VR£ and then into the male fastex buckle.

looking at it you need to thread it thought the other way

anyway basicall mine set up as a broken strap that clicks together

abowie · 12th January 2006, 00:13

The VR3 strap absolutely rocks!

This is how it is fitted on both of mine:

I also have a little lightweight lanyard attached to the unit as well just in case it comes undone which it never has.

Dave Faye · 12th January 2006, 02:22

Once you figure out the strap do yourself a favor and add a lanyard. I know a guy who lost his VR3 on a dive.

deepnark · 12th January 2006, 05:44

i found that as the vr3 weighs the same as a brick ,if i put a piece os neopreane around the strap the whole thing sits much nicer on my arm .i also use a lanyard ,.....thats alot of cash to go floating off

Ray

nitrojunkie · 12th January 2006, 06:02

Once figured out it almost makes sense. I've replace the crap APD/Vision straps with VR3 flat bungee type ones as well. Since the Vision bands were just impossible to do in dry gloves.

Doug

Marc T · 12th January 2006, 06:29

try that, its seem silly but its really great!!!!
http://www.therebreathersite.nl/imag.../vr3mount2.jpg

Underwaterbear · 12th January 2006, 21:10

Guys,

Thanks for all the replies.

AB, thanks for the photo...I've done that for the time being.
Marc, the Slate mount idea looks very interesting. Might have a play with that down the track.

Cheers
Andrew

11th January 2006, 21:00	#1 (permalink)
Underwaterbear A Prismer in Megland Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 190	VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed Hi all. My fabulous wife spoilt me this xmas with a shiny new VR3 Now usually I'm not that technically challenged but can anyone share their experience with getting the wrist strap threaded correctly...it seems to me it's some sort of test you need to complete before you use the thing. Worse than threading a cam-band I can see two ways of threading the thing and it comes down to the question: Is the fastex clip meant to be a band shortening device by taking a bight out of the band once you get it over your hand...or is it the primary closure and hence I'll be putting a lanyard on the unit as well as the wrist strap. Anyone willing to describe how they threaded theirs? TIA Andrew
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11th January 2006, 21:06	#2 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Re: VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed Andrew, One of my friends kept the elastic wrist strap on and also added a small bungee which was knotted. He has to slide this over his wrist first, then buckle up. I removed the buckle and installed two larger independent bungee loops. Either way, you look at bungee. I dive dry suit all the time anyway, but the first way is quite simple to do. Jeff __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet
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*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: 3,248	Re: VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed mine has the loopy bit with the female fastex buckle on then the other end goes throught the VR£ and then into the male fastex buckle. looking at it you need to thread it thought the other way anyway basicall mine set up as a broken strap that clicks together __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
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deepnark Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: norfolk uk Posts: 179	Re: VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed i found that as the vr3 weighs the same as a brick ,if i put a piece os neopreane around the strap the whole thing sits much nicer on my arm .i also use a lanyard ,.....thats alot of cash to go floating off Ray
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nitrojunkie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 58	Re: VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed Once figured out it almost makes sense. I've replace the crap APD/Vision straps with VR3 flat bungee type ones as well. Since the Vision bands were just impossible to do in dry gloves. Doug __________________ www.TheDepthFinder.com
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Underwaterbear A Prismer in Megland Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 190	Re: VR3 wrist strap - warning: dumb question enclosed Guys, Thanks for all the replies. AB, thanks for the photo...I've done that for the time being. Marc, the Slate mount idea looks very interesting. Might have a play with that down the track. Cheers Andrew
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