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Vivosmart 5 hurts skin need breathable replacement band

2889593
11 months ago

The skin on my wrist gets damaged from the vivosmart 5 band. The silicone band is not breathable. I have to switch arms every 3 weeks to let it heal.

Does anyone know of a good leather or breathable band?

I’m going to try these non-silicone bands. 
C2D JOY Sport Mesh Nylon Bands https://a.co/d/7Cyxg8n

  • 0 11 months ago

    Switch over more often, say at least weekly, then there is a reduced chance of an issue/infection.

    Good to have the option but at 1/3rd the price of the device itself just for a strap is criminal (well, the criminal bit is Garmin not offering one, but then at Garmin prices...no better than this).

  • 0 11 months ago in reply to hueys_uk

    Switching wrist every week is a good idea.

    I got a different nylon strap for Vivosmart 5 from C2DJoy. It’s very breathable and easily adjustable velcro-like closure. Good for workouts. 

    I see now they also have straps for my old Vivosmart 4 that is sitting in drawer with broken strap. 

  • 0 8 months ago

    My son had the issue with the silicone band of the vivo smart 5 too. Did you find the nylon loops were breathable and better?

  • 0 8 months ago in reply to 6894902

    Yes the vivosmart 5 nylon strap is great. No skin irritation.

    Also found a cheap vivosmart 4. Wear that a lot and don’t have any skin issues. The 4 is lighter and smaller thickness. Never gets in the way.