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On 17 Nov 1994, Roger Carlson wrote:
> I have a bunch of stuff on my wrists - a compass, a Nemesis, and a watch. I'd
> even like to add a strip of writing slate material. I've been trying to come
up
> with a better way to attach it all than all on its own straps. I could mount
it
> all on a single plate, and strap that on, or stitch it to some kind of sleeve.
> What I'm hoping for is a way to lose every bit of it, all at once, instead of
> just a piece at a time. I've seen pictures of people with rigs like this, but
> no pictures good enough to get a good idea of what they've done. Does anyone
> have any experience or seen any good ideas?
>
> Incidentally, if you were one of the first to get a Nemesis, back when they
> came with vecro wrist straps, they now have a nice rubber wristband that's
MUCH
> more secure. Get one. That velco is sketchy.
>
Roger,
I've found that rigid wrist consoles do not work well in all diving
situations. Rigid consoles have a tendency to break (or the gauges
attached) with stress. They also can limit the flexibility of your arm.
To alleviate these problems I make my wrist consoles out of 1/8 inch
rubber gasket material and web velcro staps through it for attachment.
Gauges can be attached either through the straps or with "multiple" tie
wraps to the gasket material. Leather punches, 1" for straps and round
for tie wraps make nice neat holes.
As for the slate I'll get you some exact material specifications. I have
a multi page slate attached to the console (dimensions 1" x 3"). The
pages are held in a PVC molding and can be removed to access the next
page. Writing material is a very thin flexible plastic. At this time I
cannot remember the make. I've found this works well for recording dive
plans on and is easily readable at all times. Another option that I have
seen but not tried is to write the info on duct and place it in a
convient locating (arm of dry suit, bottom of console, etc.).
Curt
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