Garmin UltraFit Nylon Strap | FULL REVIEW | Enduro vs 955 vs Fenix 7s bands (26mm, 22mm 20mm)
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Amazon link to strap in video (U.K but for U.SA straps SCROLL DOWN):
The beautiful Garmin Enduro-like Nylon Straps:
955, Fenix 5/6/7, Epix Gen 2, quatix® 7. AMOLED: amzn.to/3mBTwbf
Fenix 5X, 6X, 7X, quatix® 7X Enduro: amzn.to/3aUWAwH
Fenix 5s, 6s, 7s: amzn.to/3O6gPFT
UK Spring Bar removal tool (needed for 955) - amzn.to/3NjwHo
955 screen protector - amzn.to/3yZeCY7
/// Gear I Use (U.S.A & UK Amazon links) ///
255S Powder Grey ($350/£299) - amzn.to/3AZVBWb (Thank me later 😉)
Enduro 2 (😍) - amzn.to/3B17jjd
Garmin 955 (Black $499/£500) - amzn.to/3imbNKN
Forerunner 955 Solar ($600/£632) - amzn.to/3EW4MYX
Fenix 7s ($799/£599) - amzn.to/3OVqZuD
Fenix 7X ($899/£809) - amzn.to/3FgNuH7
955 screen protector ($7.99/£8) - amzn.to/3UsluEW
My advice:
Highly recommend the £565 FENIX 7 👍🏼 - amzn.to/3AZY4zO
Also if you don't need touch screen the 6X PRO $445/£425 🤩 - amzn.to/3B0HeB7
Or if money isn't an issue 😍 The beautiful Epix - amzn.to/3UokgL5
The older cheaper model Forerunner 945 - amzn.to/3OSNUHd
If TOPO maps isn't an issue - the Forerunner 255 - amzn.to/3B4d93p
/// The beautiful Garmin Enduro-like Nylon Straps ///
955, Fenix 5/6/7, Epix Gen 2, quatix® 7. AMOLED: amzn.to/3iqHWkv
Fenix 5X, 6X, 7X, quatix® 7X Enduro: amzn.to/3Frw8Yx
Fenix 5s, 6s, 7s: amzn.to/3OOxvn3
U.S.A spring bar removal tool ($19): amzn.to/3VuMR2I
FTC Disclaimer: The links above are affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. This does not affect you as a customer at all, but helps me keep on making these videos for you guys! All opinions are my own!
Hi Gang! This video is about how to go about changing the watch strap on the brand new Garmin 955 solar. It can be bit of a pain but its worth it for the super light weight feeling and comfort and not to forget the ability to then attach quick-fit bands.
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Love this type of watchband. I use it with my Polar. It's comfortable, light, and fits snug for the best heart rate readings.
Exactly that mate!! What Polar do you use?
@@ActiveIdeas I have the Vantage M. Considering moving to a newer Garmin since their health tracking is getting better.
Oh wicked! Let me know if you make the switch! 👊🏽💪🏽🌟
Thank you.
This video helped my decision.
Happy I helped inform you mate! Have the best of days 🌟
Let’s go, Let’s go!
Nice video. How do you put the nylon strap onto the 955? I am thinking of getting that but I thought you could not remove the bars or something like that. Thanks.
Go onto my channel and scroll down to 955 HOW TO CHANGE band video.. it’s not too hard to remove bars but you DO need a specific tool 👌🏽 all the best, 🌟
Thanks for the review, just received my Amazon straps and was wondering how it compares to the official Garmin model.
An absolute pleasure! As you can see, not much difference my man! Good luck with your adventures!
Nice video! I saw you commented on a video from another channel about doing a comparison video between the 255, 955, and Fenix 7.. just wondering are you still planning this and when it might be uploaded? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment mate! Absolutely, the video is finally edited but it won’t be up until Friday as I still need to create a thumbnail! It’s going to be a good one 🌟
@@ActiveIdeas Thanks for the reply, looking forward to it. Planning to buy one next week!
Oh wicked! Is there any specific comparison you want to see? Like GPS accuracy or something.. or just more of a deep dive? 🙈
What size wrist do you have? Curious how small of a wrist will start to have overlap of the ultrafit strap ends.
Yeah.. that’s a great question. My wrist is 16.5cm so TINY and there was about 3mm distance before the strap would overlap and this was when I worn it very very tight. So over 90% of people looking to buy this watch are going to be good I’d say. Hope that helps ⭐️
Hello. For fénix 6X do you recommend original ultrafit band or the Amazon Topsic? And why? Thanks nice video btw
Hello Helder! Tbh you will love either! If you’re looking to save pennies then go for the Topsic. If you want the full Garmin experience go UltraFit, I did this and managed to sell the official band on eBay for a good price after a year of use. Both are extremely similar in quality, fit & feel. Both allow you to get the fit perfect for good heart rate data. I found the Topsic to be slightly stickier Velcro but I’ve only just noticed (after I did this video) a slightly quicker degrade in Velcro and band in the Topsic so you might get a few more months wear out of UltraFit if a heavy user 👍🏽 Hope all this helps :)
@@ActiveIdeas Thanks for the reply. In terms of sizing they are similar or Topsic are bigger? (Small wrists) Yeah i think that i get the cheapest one. Big difference on saving 😀
@@helderlomba9439 I think Garmin's has a little more excess strap so if you have masssssive wrists you're probably better off with that. If you have normal sized wrists Topsic will be fine 👌🏽
I really dig the look on these bands! I want to eventually upgrade my 6 years old humble 230 to the 955, and I basically have two questions:
1) Chase the summit did a video on the Tactix 7 and said the nylon band effected the performance of the hr because it's more loose and doesn't grip the hand as good as the normal bands. What's your experience with them? I use the hrm always and I intend to keep it that way but I'm worried about the resting hr and variable hr metric to be effected.
2) I really love the white 955, but if I want to put one of these nylon bands on it, I'll have to purchase the black color because the watch itself i colored in white or black accordingly. Do you agree?
Thanks for your insightful videos and keep them coming!
Personally my results with the WHR have been outstanding. Notoriously heart rate sensors struggle with people who have darker skin (or tattoos) but I’ve personally had no issues!
In my own testing I’ve got better HR values with the Nylon strap because you can have it super tight! Better than the silicone QuickFits where I found the strap holes to be too tight (for comfort) and the next on to be too lose (for good HR data).
I’ve actually purchased both the white and black 955 for testing (see videos). And I think both look really nice with the black band. The black 955 looks more professional and discreet. The white 955 looks very retro with the black band (I love it).
Anyway.. hope this helps mate 🌟
@@ActiveIdeas Thanks a lot
A pleasure
Hi, does garmin has something like this for 18mm? I'm trying to look for some but... no luck
Garmin released some new “ultrafit” bands in different sizes but I think it was limited from 20-24mm unfortunately. I’d suggest giving these 18mm straps a go amzn.to/495z1tF (FTC in description) ❤️All the best 👍🏽
nah that plastic thing it's unconfy. thanks@@ActiveIdeas
@nxel2 I’ve had another deep dive and can’t find any 18mm alternatives without the plastic attachment mate. I’m currently using one of these style bands (with the plastic attachment) with the Suunto race (check recent videos) without bother. It’s definitely more comfortable and lighter than its silicone counterparts. All the best mate 🔥👊🏽
Hey Gang! Do YOU use a nylon strap?! 🙈 If so, howcome and with which watch? 🌟
Not quite a watch but I've been using a Whoop 4.0 for the last year with a nylon band which can be a bit of a nuisance to clean. Especially after a messy football sesh. Went open water swimming a few weeks ago but I decided to forego the band clean altogether and just left the whole Whoop in my gym bag! There are other options available but it's all proprietary accessories and I'd rather not remortgage the house to buy them!
Hi! Great video! Could you recommend a similar strap for the lower end like the Forerunner 245? (20mm) Thanks!
Ahh I used to have the 245 music, what a watch 😍 So the Fenix 7s bands I’ve linked do come with a spare spring-pins which you can insert into the 245 watch.. they actually list the 245 as officially compatible with this watchstrap with a photo guide on how to attach the pin! You’re going to love it! 🌟 Thanks for the comment Fernando 👊🏽
@@ActiveIdeas awesome thanks!
A pleasure 🌟
Has Garmin fixed any of these issues you mentioned in your video yet
Many of the really bad bugs have been fixed. But I’m still experiencing lots of software issues unfortunately. All the Fenix feature differences are still missing too.. That’s not to say this isn’t a cool watch.. if you’re worried about bug issues go for a Fenix, Epix or Enduro 2👍🏽
Now who you prefer Epix , Fenix 7s or 955 ? And what about battery in Fenix 7s how much days ?
Great question.. the Fenix 7s is amazing!! Battery life is between 5-11 days (I train 15 hours a week, have modifications on, use HRV sleep tracking). The Enduro 2 is the best of the best 👍🏽
Is fenix 7s has removable strap?
Yes it does 😍
Do you worry about soap and the seals of the watch?
Not at all with any of my watches.. been cleaning them daily for years now 🌟 You’ll be fine 🔥
are the nylon ones lighter than the silicon ones?
much much much lighter! They’re coming in at only 5g 🤯 well worth it
@@ActiveIdeas wow! What is the weight of the original silicon band that comes with the watch?
Allll you need to know is that it’s HEAVY 🤣🙈
I got one from China was like $2 usd
Nice mate! AliExpress?