A lot of divers prefer wrist mounted computers for quick viewing. Unfortunately, their straps do a lousy job of keeping the instrument in place. Sliding and spinning around your wrist is all too common as the suit gets wet and compresses with depth. I also like to wear computers higher on my forearm and more on the side than a wrist watch to eliminate interference with gloves.
A problem that worries me far more is the straps, buckles, and pins are single points of failure. Any of these let loose and I spend the rest of the day searching the bottom before giving up and buying a new computer.
Tech divers have long favored double bungee loops to solve both of these problems. DeepSeaSupply makes reasonably priced instrument mounts that fits some computers:
https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?category=instruments
As fast as new computers come to market, it is no surprise that mine are not on the list. Here is a quick & dirty solution that keeps the computer in place and is a safety in case the strap fails.
It is made from a piece of truck inner-tube with a hole for the computer face and four small holes. Two ¼" bungee loops tied with a square knots pass through each set of holes. Bungee cord holds knots exceptionally well.
To use, first strap the computer in as usual. Then slide the contrivance shown in the photos over the top. The double bungee holds everything in place and captures the computer if/when a strap fails. A failure may flop around, but will not fall off.
Photos are for the Aeris F10 freediving computer with a large watch form factor and the Oceanic Veo "puck" style.
A problem that worries me far more is the straps, buckles, and pins are single points of failure. Any of these let loose and I spend the rest of the day searching the bottom before giving up and buying a new computer.
Tech divers have long favored double bungee loops to solve both of these problems. DeepSeaSupply makes reasonably priced instrument mounts that fits some computers:
https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?category=instruments
As fast as new computers come to market, it is no surprise that mine are not on the list. Here is a quick & dirty solution that keeps the computer in place and is a safety in case the strap fails.
It is made from a piece of truck inner-tube with a hole for the computer face and four small holes. Two ¼" bungee loops tied with a square knots pass through each set of holes. Bungee cord holds knots exceptionally well.
To use, first strap the computer in as usual. Then slide the contrivance shown in the photos over the top. The double bungee holds everything in place and captures the computer if/when a strap fails. A failure may flop around, but will not fall off.
Photos are for the Aeris F10 freediving computer with a large watch form factor and the Oceanic Veo "puck" style.
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