Miss NATO style silicone band from 235 :( Fenix 6S killing my wrist. Any good alternative Fenix 6S straps on horizon?

Former Member over 5 years ago

Just got the Fenix 6S for Christmas and was pumped for the features especially the PacePro. I have been using Forerunner 235 happily for years. The 6S is killing my wrist. I have tried different positions, I don't wear it on wristbone and nothing has helped. It also leaves marks on my wrist, even when I loosen it and it bops around. I'm not a fan of the band at all, despite it looking so pretty : ( Any advice on reliable, solid, comfortable alternatives? Other threads I read were about the Fenix 5 and looked like similar style bands. I am aiming for a style similar to the Forerunner 235. Any advice much appreciated. At the point of trying to return it and go back to forerunner series update as I don't see me running/training for marathons in this much pain. Thank you in advance for any insights.

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0 Former Member over 5 years ago

By far, the best watch strap for comfort is the Nick Mankey Hook strap: nickmankeydesigns.com/.../the-hook-strap-elastic-watch-band

0 I922sParkCir over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Those look great. It’s too bad they don’t sell 26mm for the 6x.

0 Otto-Destruct over 5 years ago in reply to I922sParkCir

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0 gaijin over 5 years ago in reply to Otto-Destruct

Otto-Destruct said:
I measured the stock silicone bands on my F6x.

They're about 24mm wide, not 26mm. (Room for play?)

I don't know what bands you're measuring (Chinese knock-offs?), but my genuine Garmin 26mm bands measure just slightly less than 26mm:

HTH

0 tsprks over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Can you tell me if these bands will keep the watch snug on the wrist to ensure good OHR readings when running? I have to tighten my band down quite a bit now to be sure that I keep a good reading. Are they easy to make small adjustments to throughout the day? I know that since it's elastic that I may not need to do that, just curious.

0 NemoSandman over 5 years ago in reply to tsprks

Yes because you can adjust the tension easily once the watch is on your wrist !

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Wow, thank you! I will check that out then! The way the current strap is designed on Fenix6S, it really digs into my skin how it bends inward, whereas the silicone NATO style of my other Garmin fit so perfect.

0 muness over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Thanks for sharing this. Looks great .Ordered a couple to try them on my 6 Titanium.

0 I922sParkCir over 5 years ago in reply to gaijin

I went to my reloading bench, grabbed my calipers and did the same thing.

0 KrapfenKringel over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

But can I really trust this hook to stay on during action and sports? Don't want so loose my watch at the bottom of a river.