Velcro strap for OMS bottom timer?

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• Jul 8, 2012

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I have the DSS mount already, but I'm becoming increasingly annoyed with the bungees. Does anyone make or know of a way to use a velcro strap or similar with an OMS/Uwatec bottom timer?

Bonus question: I'd also be happy with a velcro strap that works well with a Timex Helix DM.

 

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Amazon.com: Timex Men's Q7B816 Sport Wrap Expedition 16-20mm Black Replacement Watchband: Watch Band: Watches

 

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Thanks, but the standard size Timex wristwatch velcro strap is both too narrow to properly fit the Helix and too small to fit around my forearm where I like the gauge mounted.

Nothing for the OMS timer?

 

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• Jul 9, 2012

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jonnythan:

I have the DSS mount already, but I'm becoming increasingly annoyed with the bungees. Does anyone make or know of a way to use a velcro strap or similar with an OMS/Uwatec bottom timer?

Bonus question: I'd also be happy with a velcro strap that works well with a Timex Helix DM.

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What is your issue with bungee?

 

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A bunch of things. The big one is that it's non-adjustable. If I go from wearing a 5mm jumpsuit to a shorty, I need to push the thing so far up my forearm it's practically in my elbow.

 

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Here's how you can make the bungee adjustable:

Bungee mount lacing - - ScubaBoard Gallery

I use a double fisherman's knot:

http://www.animatedknots.com/doublefishermans/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

 

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I have tried that in the past and didn't like it.

 

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• Jul 11, 2012

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jonnythan:

A bunch of things. The big one is that it's non-adjustable. If I go from wearing a 5mm jumpsuit to a shorty, I need to push the thing so far up my forearm it's practically in my elbow.

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Got it. I only use 5mm or 7mm suits generally so don't have that problem.