what's a secondary way of securing a wirst computer?

[large_diver]

One more time

 

[rlitt]

Thanks for everyone's help and suggestion.

I got the idea now!. By the way, I love the bungee cord concept. I'm going do exactly that when I get my dive computer and compass.

 

[Jeblis]

Looks pretty solid. Methinks I'll do that too. Thanks.

 

[seabass]

REI has 1/8" bungee for .15/foot

 

[MuddyFox]

I can see how the strap pins could be a potential problem, but how common is a failure of this nature? How is the fishing line concept really that much safer than the pin? Is the problem in that the pin slides out of place?

 

[GP]

Originally posted by MuddyFox
I can see how the strap pins could be a potential problem, but how common is a failure of this nature? How is the fishing line concept really that much safer than the pin? Is the problem in that the pin slides out of place?

In my opinion fishing line is much more secure than the strap pins. I'll admit the strap pins in most computers are pretty heavy duty in comparison to your average watch strap pins but still, I would think that they could potentially pop out with enough force. Four or 5 wraps of 24lb. test fish line torqueing down the bungee is VERY secure. I've used mine on about 15 dives so far and there are no signs whatsoever of the fish line or bungee coming loose.

 

[jasondbaker]

I think wrapping the bungie around the pins is just as secure as any other method. Not only do you have redundant bungie straps but you have redundant pins. The possibility of both pins failing at the same time seems very improbable. IMO, the bungie would break or fray before the pins fail.

 

[jonnythan]

Super glue or epoxy the pins in place, then thread the bungee through them

 

[GP]

Originally posted by jonnythan
Super glue or epoxy the pins in place, then thread the bungee through them

Hey...there you go, that's a good idea too.