Changing Suunto Gekko from Console to Wristmount

[pmarc68]

Hi Everybody,

I am looking for some help. I have a Suunto Gekko that is currently in a console, but I would like to change to a wrist mount. The console is too cumbersome for me. Anways, I have a couple of questions. Being that I am mechanically challenged, is this difficult procedure for me to accomplish by myself or do I need a professional. Also, I live in a rural place, and there is only one LDS in the area. My last question is if I can do this myself which wrist strap do I purchase, and where can I purchase from other than my LDS.

Thanks,

Pam

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

It's very easy to do. After undoing the screws, it comes right out of the console.

After attatching the straps, it pops into the wrist boot very easily.

Marc

 

[pmarc68]

It's very easy to do. After undoing the screws, it comes right out of the console.

After attatching the straps, it pops into the wrist boot very easily.

Marc

Marc,

Thanks for the info. Any good ideas on what type of strap and where to purchase them?

Thanks again,

Pam

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

Marc,

Thanks for the info. Any good ideas on what type of strap and where to purchase them?

Thanks again,

Pam

I got a real Suunto boot and strap from Dixie Divers, a LDS here in Florida. It was less than $30 for both.

Marc

 

[pmarc68]

I got a real Suunto boot and strap from Dixie Divers, a LDS here in Florida. It was less than $30 for both.

Marc

Marc,

Thanks for the info I checked there website, and I will call them to order.

Thanks again,

Pam

 

[BradButler01]

How about the other way around? How do you take the boot off to put the computer in a console?

-B

 

[cool_hardware52]

Hi Everybody,

I am looking for some help. I have a Suunto Gekko that is currently in a console, but I would like to change to a wrist mount. The console is too cumbersome for me. Anways, I have a couple of questions. Being that I am mechanically challenged, is this difficult procedure for me to accomplish by myself or do I need a professional. Also, I live in a rural place, and there is only one LDS in the area. My last question is if I can do this myself which wrist strap do I purchase, and where can I purchase from other than my LDS.

Thanks,

Pam

Here's another choice.http://www.deepseasupply.com/page18.html

The Suunto Vyper, Vytec and Gekko are all the same shape, and all fit in our mount.

Tobin

 

[Jai Bar]

I am using Tobin's Vyper boot (among several other of his products).

I can only say that as his nick suggests- it is cool hardware indeed

Much, much, much better than Suunto's original strap or any strap that you'll ever find. Especially- but not only- if you wear gloves.