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Back to official Garmin silicone strap - and rash within 3 days

I bought my Fenix 6 Pro back in March this year, and within a few days of ownership got a quite severe rash. I replaced it with a cheap nylon strap which worked well rash prevention-wise and I stopped getting a rash over the last 3 months. Unfortunately I broke the 3rd party strap on Monday, and have gone back to the official Garmin strap - and now the rash is back within 3 days.

Photo of the broken strap

This 3rd party strap is actually very good but I was a bit forceful with it, and a plastic bit snapped. Also the Quikfit was metal and caused the compass to behave erractically - so can anyone offer a good alternative? I'm in the UK, and am happy to buy from Ebay or Amazon.

This is the rash after 3 days back with the Garmin strap - it got very itchy within 24 hours and inflamed within 72 hours. Before anyone starts making digs about hygiene, I have had a Polar V800 for 6 years also with a silicon strap and never get rashes from that. TIA.

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0 Federonic over 4 years ago

You have dermatitis! Just your skin over reacting to the silicon.

0 Mac over 4 years ago

Some people are allergic to silicon. Some aren’t. Looks like you are. Go back to your nylon strap or have a look on Amazon for a silicon free one.

0 3454897 over 4 years ago

Hi,

it looks like your skin is reacting exacly to that kind of silicon of the origin Garmin strap.

You can first try with a silikon strap of a non garmin supplier, there are many as well with really good quality,
for example I use the ones from NotoCity, since more than one year without any problems.

If that does not work as well, then I would try it with Titan straps, I have one for my Fenix 6 s as well,
and no problem with the compass.
Below you find the link for one on amazon, fitting to the size of your Fenix 6 pro watch ( 22 mm )

https://www.amazon.de/NotoCity-Titanlegierung-Elegante-Schnellspanner-Ersatzarmband-Modell-3/dp/B07XZ4GN6D/ref=pd_sbs_1/261-7252494-3292957?pd_rd_w=XFRIq&pf_rd_p=b9e2e02e-b111-4e58-bf64-75121e223c50&pf_rd_r=FX91PN3RT79RT7H135GT&pd_rd_r=f2c9dcd9-bdba-4591-81d9-25d80a9b7bb3&pd_rd_wg=8OVet&pd_rd_i=B07XZ4GN6D&psc=1

0 Dr Phil over 4 years ago

Contact Garmin Support. They do like to know about these things.

5135968 said:
I have had a Polar V800 for 6 years also with a silicon strap and never get rashes from that

Do you wear your Garmin 24/7? Did you wear your Polar 24/7?

0 NemoSandman over 4 years ago

Been testing many straps since, like you, I have been "burnt" by OEM silicon straps.

My thread is here:
https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-6-series/210453/after-market-bands-and-bracelets

On the light side:
I highly recommand Nick Mankey's Hook Strap (elastic and very comfy) and Yellowdog Straps (rubber zulu).

And also I have never been disappointed by Chinese Titanium Bracelet (price around 60 dollars) even their DLC coating was good and scratch resistant. Got a silver OEM titanium which I have bought for three times that price and which I love too.

Hope it helps in your next choice.

The Yellowdog is the one I wear the most as it is easy to dry (quicker than the über comfy Nick Mankey's) and like a feather on my wrist since I have had made one with Maratac titanium rings.

0 5135968 over 4 years ago in reply to NemoSandman

Thanks a lot, I will check those out

0 5135968 over 4 years ago in reply to 3454897

Thanks a lot, much appreciated, I will check out Notocity on Amazon

0 ironmanco over 3 years ago

Hey saw this post. I wanted to chime in about the Notocity bands. I've used one for the past year and it's been great. Until today when I purchased a different one and went to go take the current (Notocity) band off. Found that the springs on the quick clasp that Notocity uses are steel NOT stainless and fully rusted over the past year. So - be aware of this.

0 Basti over 3 years ago

Hey mate. I use these two nylon loops on my Fenix 6 Sapphire and can recommend these for the 22mm quick fit size.
Both straps are loops, so no broken quick fit clasp.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09G1753BS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
www.amazon.de/.../ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s03

0 WhatSteveDid over 3 years ago

Drop Garmin Support a message. I had a very similar issue and they were good enough to send me an alternative strap which has been spot on ever since.