Velcro Strap

Am I the only one who wishes Garmin would make a velcro loop strap for the Fenix 6 line? I have a velcro strap for my Suunto 9 Baro and find that this strap is far more comfortable and secure than then more ubiquitous silicone rubber strap.

Perhaps the members in the forum could recommend a reputable aftermarket alternative?

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Odie21 over 5 years ago +3 suggested

Don’t discount this band, it’s very comfortable and is now on pre-order for the 26mm version:

nickmankeydesigns.com/.../the-hook-strap-elastic-watch-band-26mm-pre-order
pennacnp over 5 years ago in reply to 6240205 +3

The suggestion of the urban armor gear strap is certainly a good one, but unfortunately it is only for 22mm lug widths. The 6X has 26mm lug widths, if I am not mistaken.

Also, I am leery to place a ~…
Porndoguk over 4 years ago +3 suggested

heres a video to how to modify an official garmin velcro strap that i made for you guys

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0 TobiasLj over 5 years ago

No, you are not alone :-) Been looking for a 26mm velcro since I bought my F6X but still haven't found any :-(

+1 Odie21 over 5 years ago

Don’t discount this band, it’s very comfortable and is now on pre-order for the 26mm version:

nickmankeydesigns.com/.../the-hook-strap-elastic-watch-band-26mm-pre-order

0 Markoscc over 5 years ago in reply to Odie21

That's exactly what I've always been looking... An elastic band! There's no need to be adjusting it all the time, at least that happens to me...

0 DontGetTheSwiss over 5 years ago

Same here, I find the band ranges from too tight to too loose to just right. It's way better than the 5 series but too much variability otherwise.

0 pennacnp over 5 years ago

Bumping this thread in hopes that Garmin is reading the post.

Garmin, please give us a quality velcro strap for the Fenix line!

The current rubber strap stretches out and becomes rather uncomfortable in comparison to a velcro loop that is infinitely more adjustable.

0 pennacnp over 5 years ago in reply to Odie21

The Nick Mankey Design strap is nice, but alas I continue to wish for a simple velcro strap from Garmin. If Garmin was to offer a velcro strap it would be to the precedent set by similar manufactures (Apple, Suunto, FitBit, etc.).

0 Ohmer80 over 5 years ago

Why not something like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nylon-Sport-Loop-Replacement-Strap-Watch-Band-For-Garmin-Fenix-6X-6X-Pro-Solar/174017769103?hash=item2884446e8f:m:mGWrLUhIDm--yb6d6fe6QSA

0 Gr4z over 5 years ago in reply to pennacnp

Agreed. Yes pls Garmin. An elastic Velcro strap with quick release much like the Apple Watch straps. They are so comfy and useful, much more than the silicone ones.

0 Paullygb1 over 5 years ago

Yes please Velcro strap

0 6240205 over 5 years ago

though it is not quickfit, you can use something like this https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/universal-active-watch-strap-fits-22mm-lugs

would be easier to order extra spring bars from garmin support so you don't need to take them off the UAG strap when you want to change it out