Mares M2 Strap

[moosicman]

So I got my new Mares M2 from ST today and its very cool but what the heck do I do with this long strap? What have you done with it? I hate to chop it down to size...but DANG.....

[Ryanh1801]

Originally Posted by moosicman

So I got my new Mares M2 from ST today and its very cool but what the heck do I do with this long strap? What have you done with it? I hate to chop it down to size...but DANG.....

haha I thought the same thing when I got mine last week. Even with my thick wet suit its way to long.

[CODMAN]

Well guys, when you are sure of the maximum length you need... you chop it down to size!!!! Yes, that's what those rings in the plastic strap are for. To help you make a nice smooth cut and shorten it. I've got my M2 cut for my 7mm wetsuit, with a bit extra (maybe 1½ inches more). So there is more than enough for my 3mm... I know no one likes cutting their toys... The other option is to let it flop around!

Hope this helps!

[SarahBella]

Good info to know-My husband and I are looking at getting a couple of those Computers for next season.

[Defman]

I just tucked the extra between the strap & top of the computer on my Surveyor.

[CODMAN]

Sarah, they are good little computers! Not too expensive, do nitrox, have a permanent backlight (for night diving; no more continually turning on the light), user changeable batteries, and computer downloadable. I like mine a lot!!!

Cheers!

Originally Posted by SarahBella

Good info to know-My husband and I are looking at getting a couple of those Computers for next season.

[rfreddo]

Just a heads up. On each of my last 2 dive trips I've had pins come out. First the pin where the strap conects on the back of the computer, and second the pin on the buckle. The pins seem to be pretty loose. On mine, at least, you can easily move the pins out of place with just your finger.

Just another something to add to the pre-dive checklist. Would definitely be a bummer to have the pin come out mid dive and loose a computer as a result. Then again, the dang thing is so big, you could see it on the bottom from a long, long way away!

[CODMAN]

Hehe... I used to find it big also. I originally wanted something like a watch... But now I really appreciate the size of the numbers and don't find it that big anymore...

Freddo, on mine the pins are fine. Have you looked into getting this covered by warranty? It would really stink to loose your computer over a 300 ft wall...

Just trying to help!

Originally Posted by rfreddo

Just a heads up. On each of my last 2 dive trips I've had pins come out. First the pin where the strap conects on the back of the computer, and second the pin on the buckle. The pins seem to be pretty loose. On mine, at least, you can easily move the pins out of place with just your finger.

Just another something to add to the pre-dive checklist. Would definitely be a bummer to have the pin come out mid dive and loose a computer as a result. Then again, the dang thing is so big, you could see it on the bottom from a long, long way away!

[nlamere]

I had the same problem with my M1... I never had the courage to chop it... I simply fold it back over... that's what I've found

[Kabniel]

Originally Posted by CODMAN

Hehe... I used to find it big also. I originally wanted something like a watch... But now I really appreciate the size of the numbers and don't find it that big anymore...

Freddo, on mine the pins are fine. Have you looked into getting this covered by warranty? It would really stink to loose your computer over a 300 ft wall...

Just trying to help!

Thread a length of shock-cord or cave line through one of the holes in the strap and loop it on your wrist then even if your strap or pins break you only have to replace the strap and not your computer