Textile strap on Vertical?

thanasis

@dreamer_ said in Textile strap on Vertical?:

@halajos @isazi just to confirm that I have tried a velcro strap and the OHR has now very consistent results. The difference is so important that I’m really amazed with the results.

Would you mind sharing Which Velcro strap ? Suunto’s or generic/oem?

dreamer_

@thanasis generic and very cheap

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuvzMH9

It does not slip and the watch does not bounce. I’m using it with the original metal bars of the silicone straps. I’m also thinking in a wider nylon strap, sand color or similar. But for now, this one is working fine for me

thanasis

@dreamer_ said in Textile strap on Vertical?:

@thanasis generic and very cheap

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuvzMH9

It does not slip and the watch does not bounce. I’m using it with the original metal bars of the silicone straps. I’m also thinking in a wider nylon strap, sand color or similar. But for now, this one is working fine for me

Thank you !

halajos

@dreamer_ this one has the same kind of spring bars that Suunto straps have, I can recommend this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006956566882.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=8a3b9fd0-2441-4bef-8415-cf34cb7ff7ba&_t=gps-id:pcStoreJustForYou,scm-url:1007.23125.137358.0,pvid:8a3b9fd0-2441-4bef-8415-cf34cb7ff7ba,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238107%231934&pdp_npi=4%40dis!EUR!1.65!1.65!!!12.73!12.73!%40211b801917174100280778778e928d!12000038852594688!rec!FI!711197775!&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_2003335931081.1005006956566882

thanasis

Ok… i received today the two textile straps … the “green” and the blue …
The blue looks COMPLETELY OFF (i would call it differently )” . At best one could say it is not meant to be used on solar vertical TI version . It is immediately put into its case and ready to be sent back
The green is bearable but definitely not my taste. It’s like the vertical is not designed for it either but one could somehow use it for activities. I wouldn’t dare to wear if for everyday style.

I know this view is subjective but i think that Suunto watches are also very nicely designed and some people like myself do care about how the watch looks

Reverting back to the original sand type strap

dreamer_

@thanasis I have that feeling but it’s more important to have valuable data in the runs than the strap. Best looking velcro straps, are probably Coros ones.

aligigi

I’m using the 22mm Coros strap with my S9Peak and I’m really happy with it. I think the Vertical uses the same 22mm straps. Would have bought a Suunto strap but they are not available where I live.
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dreamer_

Coros Pace 3’s straps seems a bit better for me, without the plastic thing that cover the metal bars.

Amazfit’s nylon straps look pretty nice too but Coros ones are ultralight.
Both brands sell the nylon straps at the same price.

aligigi

@dreamer_ thanks,I only knew about the model I have. I looked now and there’s a bunch of new straps from Coros. They must have launched them with the Apex3. Now I want this yellow one: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1672/6075/products/COROS22mmNylonBand-Yellow-APEX2Pro_928x928.png?v=1716824942

Josaiplu

@aligigi I use it with the blue on my race
Looks nice not huge fan of the plastic however but it’s ok for the price

dreamer_

@aligigi Have a look at this strap: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0650/2059/2396/files/PACE3NylonBand-Emma.png?v=1715369112

For me it looks a lot better without the plastic endings. You need to like the colour though

@dreamer_ said in Textile strap on Vertical?:

For me it looks a lot better without the plastic endings. You need to like the colour though

yep the best ever! I’ve the fast lane model and it’s available right now

Gunnar Ziwes

Hi, I have a Suunto Spartan Ultra and I’m curious if I can use a velcro strap, e.g. the one from the Coros Apex 3 with my SSU? It seems to have a proprietary connector and I am not an experienced tinkerer.

Mouse Cruiser

Maybe just for thought, what if you tried nylon instead of a textile belt. It fits perfectly, is easy to maintain, and there are no nasty Velcros.
in bad weather, I have the original silicone strap, for longer hikes, nylon (https://www.thewatchsteward.com/22mm-straps.html)

aligigi

@Mouse-Cruiser I hate velcro on clothes or backpacks but on the watchstrap it does not bother me, also in this case it helps getting the exact fit for the watch so for me it’s worth it.

frullewulle

Hi,

Do these velcro straps also helps to prevent that the sharp corner of the strap holders of the watch sometimes slightly cuts your skin on your wrist knuckle?

dreamer_

@cjanevate . Does the fast lane have a similar texture as the texture of the black one? I had the black (an strap that weights 7g) but have not seen the other ones. I’m thinking in the Emma Bates.

I hope Suunto can make similar ones. I like the Sand strap and I can’t find a similar nylon one
And it’s a good idea. Nylon is light, It makes a good fit of the watch and helps a lot to have better WHR metrics

@dreamer_ more or less. I chose the fast track because there’s no plastic end so it is less likely to come loose.

isazi

@cjanevate today I bought a Coros Pace 3 nylon band for 30 bucks on Amazon (original band, from Coros), fits the Vertical perfectly and it’s very comfortable. I don’t get why Suunto does not make them anymore, I owned two for my S9B.

thanasis

@isazi said in Textile strap on Vertical?:

@cjanevate today I bought a Coros Pace 3 nylon band for 30 bucks on Amazon (original band, from Coros), fits the Vertical perfectly and it’s very comfortable. I don’t get why Suunto does not make them anymore, I owned two for my S9B.

Can you show which one ?