Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
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Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
I ordered one of the Paratrooper straps the other week when they had a sale. It is the single strap of elastic with a sliding clip. Basically the strap, to me is no good. Once I had the strap installed and sized, it would not hold it on my wrist. The strap would immediately release tension on the sliding clip and the watch head would flop to the left or right and the strap would loosen and the watch head would eventually slide all the way around my wrist. I think the clip openings are too big causing the strap to loosen its grip on the strap. At least I did not buy more than one. For me, I've learned my lesson and I'll stick with Eulit Perlon's and Nato's. There is too much give with the elastic and that allows the sliding clip to release tension on the hook clasp. I'm lucky the watch did not fall off my wrist. Maybe these straps will work for you but I'll have to give them a thumbs down.
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Based on MoT's comment below I have sent an email to Sofie to see about getting new hardware. If she is agreeable to that and if the solution fixes the issue I will update my review.
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Based on MoT's comment below I have sent an email to Sofie to see about getting new hardware. If she is agreeable to that and if the solution fixes the issue I will update my review.
Last edited by Rocat on Thu May 30, 2019 5:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
I completely agree...without a different buckle or modification I think these are unreliable.Rocat wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 12:14 pm I ordered one of the Paratrooper straps the other week when they had a sale. It is the single strap of elastic with a sliding clip. Basically the strap, to me is no good. Once I had the strap installed and sized, it would not hold it on my wrist. The strap would immediately release tension on the sliding clip and the watch head would flop to the left or right and the strap would loosen and the watch head would eventually slide all the way around my wrist. I think the clip openings are too big causing the strap to loosen its grip on the strap. At least I did not buy more than one. For me, I've learned my lesson and I'll stick with Eulit Perlon's and Nato's. There is too much give with the elastic and that allows the sliding clip to release tension on the hook clasp. I'm lucky the watch did not fall off my wrist. Maybe these straps will work for you but I'll have to give them a thumbs down.
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Thanks for the review, I'll know to avoid them now.Rocat wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 12:14 pm I ordered one of the Paratrooper straps the other week when they had a sale. It is the single strap of elastic with a sliding clip. Basically the strap, to me is no good. Once I had the strap installed and sized, it would not hold it on my wrist. The strap would immediately release tension on the sliding clip and the watch head would flop to the left or right and the strap would loosen and the watch head would eventually slide all the way around my wrist. I think the clip openings are too big causing the strap to loosen its grip on the strap. At least I did not buy more than one. For me, I've learned my lesson and I'll stick with Eulit Perlon's and Nato's. There is too much give with the elastic and that allows the sliding clip to release tension on the hook clasp. I'm lucky the watch did not fall off my wrist. Maybe these straps will work for you but I'll have to give them a thumbs down.
If you like the material but want a more conventional arrangement, consider these NATO style straps from George's Straps:
https://georgesstraps.com/products/mari ... atch-strap
I just placed an order after reading a favorable review here: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f222/geor ... 55601.html
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
[mention]watchpalooza[/mention] and myself have contacted Sofie at CheapestNatoStraps and she has offered to send new hardware to solve the slipping issue (that I would hope will be going on future orders of the strap) or money back.
We'll see if it works.
We'll see if it works.
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Thanks. Luckily it was only $12 all in so I'm not overly upset. You never know about an item until you try it. I do think if they used a sliding clip with smaller opening then the issue would resolve itself.
Does she want the individuals to contact her or is this something she is sending to you?
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
That was her offer after emailing about the problems I was having with the strap.Rocat wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 1:20 pmThanks. Luckily it was only $12 all in so I'm not overly upset. You never know about an item until you try it. I do think if they used a sliding clip with smaller opening then the issue would resolve itself.
Does she want the individuals to contact her or is this something she is sending to you?
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Received mine yesterday and have worn it around the house for about 12 hours total. I like the looks and the fabric, and the compass logo on the clasp. So far I haven't had a problem with the strap loosening--but haven't given it a vigorous workout. I certainly wouldn't take it mountain biking, as-is!
I think it has the potential to be a good value, but would agree with others here that it needs a better sliding clip (and possibly a second one), to be more reliable. I'll be contacting Sofie, and maybe CNS will make a formal product improvement thanks to MoT customer feedback.
Cheers.
I think it has the potential to be a good value, but would agree with others here that it needs a better sliding clip (and possibly a second one), to be more reliable. I'll be contacting Sofie, and maybe CNS will make a formal product improvement thanks to MoT customer feedback.
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Had the same issues as the rest of the comments here. The poor design has made the strap useless, as I was too worried to wear this on a watch, for fear of having it fall off. Not to mention, it was constantly loosening making it very uncomfortable to wear.
So, I've made slight modifications....
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So, I've made slight modifications....
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
So, looks like you slightly bent the side of the sliding clip inward, to increase its grip on the strap? How's it working? Anything else?PopePants2 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:03 pm Had the same issues as the rest of the comments here. The poor design has made the strap useless, as I was too worried to wear this on a watch, for fear of having it fall off. Not to mention, it was constantly loosening making it very uncomfortable to wear.
So, I've made slight modifications....
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Exactly, the slight bend holds the strap a lot better. Would I go skydiving with it? Would I trust the strap to hold the watch while diving? No. But, at least I have some used of the strap now.Klaatu3 wrote:So, looks like you slightly bent the side of the sliding clip inward, to increase its grip on the strap? How's it working? Anything else?PopePants2 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:03 pm Had the same issues as the rest of the comments here. The poor design has made the strap useless, as I was too worried to wear this on a watch, for fear of having it fall off. Not to mention, it was constantly loosening making it very uncomfortable to wear.
So, I've made slight modifications....
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Any update, has she fixed the sliding buckle problem on new orders or still sending same straps?
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
All of the straps now come with different hardware that fixes the sliding problem.
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Re: Cheapest Nato Strap Paratrooper strap review
Great thanks, placed an order.
yinzburgher wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:59 amAll of the straps now come with different hardware that fixes the sliding problem.
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