VR3 Strap Broken!

jasonvds · 12th December 2006, 10:19

Hi All,

My VR3 strap has finally given out and I'm looking to replace it. I'm keen to make it a little bit wider so it's about 50mm or double the current strap. Any ideas what the material is??

Cheers,
Jason

Peter Piemonte · 12th December 2006, 14:11

Jason: I put my VR3 on a piece of PVC, and wear it on my wrist using bungee cord. I drilled holes in the PVC to use plastic wire ties in fixing the computer to the PVC. Much more reliable and comfortable than the strap.
I know 2 people who have lost VR3's getting on diveboats because of the stock strap. Peter

Fort Collins Bob · 12th December 2006, 14:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Piemonte)

Jason: I put my VR3 on a piece of PVC, and wear it on my wrist using bungee cord. I drilled holes in the PVC to use plastic wire ties in fixing the computer to the PVC. Much more reliable and comfortable than the strap.
I know 2 people who have lost VR3's getting on diveboats because of the stock strap. Peter

Yes, this works great it also aid's in putting the thing on ... you can change
the bungee knots when changing from wet and dry diving.

B

webhead · 12th December 2006, 17:18

I would love to put a wider band on my VR3 but not sure how to attach it.
The material for the elastic band can be found at Specialized Textile Outfitters www.ahh.biz 1-866-458-2559 under woven elastic webbing. Not exactly what delta p uses but does work w/ the fastex buckles.

CharlieT · 12th December 2006, 17:42

A safety strap for a VR3 anyone?

Not expensive enough?

Charliet

decoweenie · 12th December 2006, 17:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Piemonte)

I know 2 people who have lost VR3's getting on diveboats because of the stock strap. Peter

Or you could simply use the stock strap and add a closed-loop bungie loop around the side of the computer where there is a pin slot open.

This adds minimum hardware, very comfortable and secure. And cheap. Takes 2 mins to do...

Just slip your hand thru the loop and put the strap on as normal. If the straps come apart, the loop will hold the computer to your wrist.

***Decodiver*** · 12th December 2006, 19:03

Once the clip is engaged on the VR3 put two cable ties around it to secure forever.......

Well 5 years so far.......

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

jknights · 7th January 2007, 11:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Or you could simply use the stock strap and add a closed-loop bungie loop around the side of the computer where there is a pin slot open.

This adds minimum hardware, very comfortable and secure. And cheap. Takes 2 mins to do...

Just slip your hand thru the loop and put the strap on as normal. If the straps come apart, the loop will hold the computer to your wrist.

Yes that is exactly what I do fo rmine.
I dont want to lose a £700 piece of kit for the sake of spending a £2 more !

ding · 1st February 2007, 10:31

I got a torch lanyard and attached it at the strap pin and I put the lanyard on, then the strap.

Dave Crampton · 1st February 2007, 13:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Or you could simply use the stock strap and add a closed-loop bungie loop around the side of the computer where there is a pin slot open.

This adds minimum hardware, very comfortable and secure. And cheap. Takes 2 mins to do...

Just slip your hand thru the loop and put the strap on as normal. If the straps come apart, the loop will hold the computer to your wrist.

This is what I use. Just a bit of thick bungy tie wrapped to the small loop slot on the side.

I bought new VR3 Starps from Barry Law for my KISS displays. Quite cheep really.

12th December 2006, 10:19	#1 (permalink)
jasonvds New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other SCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 87	VR3 Strap Broken! Hi All, My VR3 strap has finally given out and I'm looking to replace it. I'm keen to make it a little bit wider so it's about 50mm or double the current strap. Any ideas what the material is?? Cheers, Jason
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12th December 2006, 14:11	#2 (permalink)
Peter Piemonte KISS and rEvo diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 146	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! Jason: I put my VR3 on a piece of PVC, and wear it on my wrist using bungee cord. I drilled holes in the PVC to use plastic wire ties in fixing the computer to the PVC. Much more reliable and comfortable than the strap. I know 2 people who have lost VR3's getting on diveboats because of the stock strap. Peter Last edited by Peter Piemonte : 12th December 2006 at 14:12. Reason: Spelling
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12th December 2006, 14:28	#3 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Piemonte) Jason: I put my VR3 on a piece of PVC, and wear it on my wrist using bungee cord. I drilled holes in the PVC to use plastic wire ties in fixing the computer to the PVC. Much more reliable and comfortable than the strap. I know 2 people who have lost VR3's getting on diveboats because of the stock strap. Peter Yes, this works great it also aid's in putting the thing on ... you can change the bungee knots when changing from wet and dry diving. B __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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12th December 2006, 17:18	#4 (permalink)
webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 283	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! I would love to put a wider band on my VR3 but not sure how to attach it. The material for the elastic band can be found at Specialized Textile Outfitters www.ahh.biz 1-866-458-2559 under woven elastic webbing. Not exactly what delta p uses but does work w/ the fastex buckles. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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12th December 2006, 17:52	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Piemonte) I know 2 people who have lost VR3's getting on diveboats because of the stock strap. Peter Or you could simply use the stock strap and add a closed-loop bungie loop around the side of the computer where there is a pin slot open. This adds minimum hardware, very comfortable and secure. And cheap. Takes 2 mins to do... Just slip your hand thru the loop and put the strap on as normal. If the straps come apart, the loop will hold the computer to your wrist. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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jknights New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oliva, Valencia, Spain. Posts: 121	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Or you could simply use the stock strap and add a closed-loop bungie loop around the side of the computer where there is a pin slot open. This adds minimum hardware, very comfortable and secure. And cheap. Takes 2 mins to do... Just slip your hand thru the loop and put the strap on as normal. If the straps come apart, the loop will hold the computer to your wrist. Yes that is exactly what I do fo rmine. I dont want to lose a £700 piece of kit for the sake of spending a £2 more !
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1st February 2007, 10:31	#9 (permalink)
ding New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 55	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! I got a torch lanyard and attached it at the strap pin and I put the lanyard on, then the strap. __________________ Finstrokes
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1st February 2007, 13:19	#10 (permalink)
Dave Crampton CK #051 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bury St Edmunds, UK Posts: 278	Re: VR3 Strap Broken! Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Or you could simply use the stock strap and add a closed-loop bungie loop around the side of the computer where there is a pin slot open. This adds minimum hardware, very comfortable and secure. And cheap. Takes 2 mins to do... Just slip your hand thru the loop and put the strap on as normal. If the straps come apart, the loop will hold the computer to your wrist. This is what I use. Just a bit of thick bungy tie wrapped to the small loop slot on the side. I bought new VR3 Starps from Barry Law for my KISS displays. Quite cheep really.
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