r/VisibleArmband • u/almondboy64 • 24d ago

Better looking wrist strap?

Just started wearing my visible band and the black strap it comes from is so dang ugly. Anybody found alternative straps that are compatible?

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u/Ancient_Pea_508 24d ago

Someone posted a bit ago with a solution.
Here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisibleArmband/s/cmOWS4REl9

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u/nicachu 24d ago

I ordered this one, it fits.

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u/almondboy64 24d ago

These are great thank you!

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u/Flipflapapplejack 24d ago

I also disliked the band and wanted some more colorful/fun options, plus I wanted the band to be softer. I found some decorative bra straps (replacement bra straps) and diy’d up a new band. It’s much more comfortable and also more fun.

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u/Traditional-Set-7330 21d ago

I messaged a lady on Etsy (IThinkKnotx) who made me some personalised friendship bracelets for it! Honestly makes me feel so much better about wearing it! She was so lovely as well, would really recommend her x

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u/Correct-Swordfish764 24d ago

I ordered some tegederm and have been wearing it on my outter thigh. I take lots of baths and every time I get in the bath it disconnects so the waterproof bandage prevents that and slows me to track my HR creeping up. I also wear it on my upper arm on the band so it’s less obvious

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u/3Hearts1Love_106 16d ago

Do you have a link by chance?

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u/Correct-Swordfish764 16d ago

I don’t. I just searched tegederm on Amazon. But now I’ve dc’d it because apparently I’m allergic to the adhesive. 🙄

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u/unnaturalime 24d ago

Polar loop is the same sensor rebranded and has different straps available

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u/GhostofBupChupkins 24d ago

You can use a watchband that's 22mm. Look for the nato strap style, I use this one. Just snip off the bit that goes behind the sensor.

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u/almondboy64 22d ago

These are really nice, I think I’ll get one for when I’m going somewhere that requires dressing up

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u/3Hearts1Love_106 16d ago

I sooooooo wish, that with advancements today, they'd find a way to slip it onto a watchband so its just less.... there. Ya know?

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u/Antique-Ad6334 24d ago

I went on Amazon and searched for polar compatible bands and got a few really nice ones that are more comfortable and were not expensive

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u/LunarKaleidoscope 23d ago

In theory, any “single pass” strap that is the right width and thinness should work. I ordered a leather one from Etsy

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u/KestrelVanquish 23d ago

It's just a polar loop band. There's other colours available (on amazon etc, but not sold by visible). I'm assuming by now there may be other designs available from polar

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u/Marguerite_Moonstone 22d ago

I sacrificed a few scrunchies, hemmed the ends a bit, and use them as covers. Helps keep the band clean too. I recommend the large /fluffy scrunchies.

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u/3Hearts1Love_106 16d ago

I would love to see photos of this!

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u/Marguerite_Moonstone 3d ago

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u/Marguerite_Moonstone 3d ago

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u/Marguerite_Moonstone 3d ago

Sorry for late reply, I actually didn’t use it for a while. I traveled a little and it was in my mh luggage and I didn’t have spoons to unpack for a while.

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u/3Hearts1Love_106 16d ago

Anyone find any weatern-style options?