bolt snap question

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gchilcott

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I dive in cold water and use mostly medium ( ~3.75") bolt snaps. For a given size of snap the diameter of the swivel eye varies (not the end with the snap itself). I have a few old ones with smaller eyes but I can't find them any more. I've tried ordering a few here and there and seem to only get them with large swivel eyes.

The bolt snap fits in my hand better with the smaller eye. A smaller eye is also less likely to be mistaken for the D-ring when putting a second snap on the D-ring. Does anybody know where to get them with smaller eyes?

A medium bolt snap with the swivel eye the diameter of the eye on a small one would be perfect.
 
Have you tried Divegearexpress?
 
Yes. The last ones I got from there have big eyes.
 
Thank you. Good tip, and I see one model on the list that looks like the size I'm looking for. Have you used the snaps from this supplier? Even stainless steel bolt snaps from non-dive suppliers don't always hold up in the ocean, usually due to a non-SS spring.
Yes, used them for years. Good quality.
 
Thanks for the help (both tursiops and uncfnp). Both of those suppliers are helpful, and seem to have what I'm looking for.
 
I have bought bolt snaps at hardware stores as well, just make sure they are stainless. Better price.
 
I will second Nix. The problem with some of the hardware store snaps is that the spring may not be stainless.
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/
http://cavediveflorida.com/Rum_House.htm

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