Suunto textile strap on 9 Peak Pro

[mikekoski490]

@strom Quick question: how do you find the textile straps for getting wet (i.e. running in rainy weather or swimming). Thanks!

[strom]

@mikekoski490 I am going to do my first training with this strap today. I have only done some walking. But for now I can say that comfort and fit is superb. More comments from me regarding using it more will come and it will be MTB , longer Hiking/walking , running , cross-country skiing, roller skiing, indoor cycling and some pool swimming.

[A Former User]

@mikekoski490 on my experience during the activities are perfect. Even totally wet it’s very confortable and with better fit than silicone one. Mainly the disadvantage it’s after the activity. For example if you need to continue with your journey at the office, you need to let dry or change by other if you have.

[mikekoski490]

@strom Thanks!

[mikekoski490]

@flypg Thanks! Does it stretch when it gets wet or does it keep is form.

[A Former User]

@mikekoski490 You’re welcome! Holds its shape, even after many soaks or washes (I usually rinse it after I sweat it a lot).

[Dimitrios Kanellopoulos]

I use the same strap only! the best feeling. Sometimes OHR can get a little affected , but who cares when you MTB

[mikekoski490]

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos Thanks. Ill likely get one, but don’t want to commit until my actual Slate Ti arrives. DHL Express tracking still in the dark.

[supersport]

I like this ones. It’s elastic with clever adjustment

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WatchBandsSDV?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1035860702

[Shrek3k]

@supersport said in Suunto textile strap on 9 Peak Pro:

I like this ones. It’s elastic with clever adjustment

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WatchBandsSDV?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1035860702

Fully agree, I use it, too with a S9. Great wear and great value.

[halajos]

@Shrek3k does it improve wrist HR reliability?

[DMytro]

@halajos a tad, less annoying spikes and less cadence lock for me.

[krakra]

@strom which titanium version is this

[Shrek3k]

@halajos said in Suunto textile strap on 9 Peak Pro:

@Shrek3k does it improve wrist HR reliability?

As @DMytro said, it improves it. HR reliability for me is quite good with the regular straps already - if tightened properly - this strap makes it even more reliable, but mostly it is much more comfortable to wear and adjust.

[DMytro]

@Shrek3k although I want to warn that pins aren’t great. They have a strange desing that allows to remove them by pulling on the watch in a certain way. On multiple occasions (especially if tightened loosely) the watch fell from my wrist because I was trying to put on a backpack and my watch has caught on the backpack handle.

[freeheeler]

@DMytro
that would be a reason for me not to buy it.
If you loose a watch while hiking, skiing, running, you might notice.
If you loose it on the mtb, chances are low to find it in the forest… if you loose it in water sports, in a lake or sea, byebye forever

[DMytro]

@freeheeler indeed. You have to change the pins or be mindful of where you wear it.
I would def not wear it swimming, disregarding the pins even, hook and loop is not purposed for this. I noticed it conflicts with gloves a bit.

But for day to day it’s fine and you just have to be careful with backpacks - the only case I found where pins aren’t great.