Description
- — Compatible Models, 22mm watch band Compatible with Garmin Fenix 7 Solar / Sapphire Solar, EPIX(Gen 2), epix Pro 47mm,Instinct 2 Solar, Forerunner 955/Forerunner 965, Descent G1, Fenix 6 Pro/Sapphire,Fenix 5/5 Plus,Approach S60/S62,Quatix 5/Quatix 6,Instinct/Instinct Tactical,Forerunner 935/945,MARQ. NOT fit for Fenix 6X Pro/Sapphire,NOT fit for Fenix 5X/5X Plus,NOT for Fenix 5S/5S Plus,Fenix 6S Pro/Sapphire. ONLY Watch Band, NOT inclued smart watch.
- — Hook and Loop design,hooks neatly arranged, small gap and strong handle, More consistent skin contact with tighter, it can even improve heart rate monitoring,
- — One Piece surround design, it is easy to adjust band lenght, fits wrist size 5.11-9.05 inch(130mm-230mm)
- — Innovative nylon materials, Soft, breathable, It is tough and soft make you can’t feel it. lightweight and easy to wear.can be washed, especially for sports, running, yoga, hiking, etc.
- — Using the strap is just as simple, remove your current Quick Fit band, loop into watch lugs of your Garmin Fenix 6/5. finally, loop to your wrist.
Runner –
I recently purchased the Abanen Hook and Loop Quick Dry Watch Band for my Garmin Fenix 7 Solar, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. The woven nylon material is incredibly comfortable and lightweight, making it perfect for sports activities such as running, yoga, and hiking. The hook and loop design ensures a secure fit, and the band is easy to adjust to fit my wrist size.
One of the standout features of this watch band is its quick-dry capability. Even after an intense workout or a swim, the band dries quickly, preventing any discomfort or irritation. The nylon material is also breathable, which is great for those hot summer days.
The Abanen Hook and Loop Quick Dry Watch Band is compatible with various Garmin models.
Overall, I highly recommend the Abanen Hook and Loop Quick Dry Watch Band for anyone looking to upgrade their Garmin watch band. Its comfort, durability, and quick-dry capabilities make it an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts.
ben dolan –
I’ve been very impressed with this comfortable and simple band. It is much easier to use this type of band to get the watch tighter during workouts so the HR readings are more accurate. The standard band that comes with the watch is nice but the HR sensor tends to lose contact with my wrist during exercise. This is also my preferred band type for Apple Watch.
ben dolan –
Updates: Band is still going strong after several months of daily wear. Noticed they’ve now added another color which tempts me. There was a question of the length so I’ve uploaded an image of the distance between the velcro portions.
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After a long day of lift assisted DH riding my wrist was pretty beat up from my Fenix6 bouncing around a bit. With the default band I just couldn’t quite get the fit right for such a rough activity (running was fine by contrast). After searching for a more adjustable strap like a NATO strap I came across this one. There weren’t a ton of reviews and only the one color but I figured I’d try it. I have now worn the watch with this band nearly continuously for several weeks and am quite happy with it.
Pros:
You can have any color you want, as long as it’s black.
The ability to make minute adjustments is fantastic.
I haven’t had any reaction to sweat or funk like I’ve had with silicone bands.
I can have it slightly tighter or looser as necessary.
The plastic part you grab on the end tucks out of the way nicely.
The profile helps the watch sit flat on my wrist.
And perhaps most importantly, it helps prevent the watch from banging on my wrist bones like the OEM strap.
Almost cons:
The packaging is pretty weak, just a thin plastic bubble on some cardboard, but it gets discarded/recycled anyway, so, meh.
Instructions for looping the band onto the original pins are honestly not great, but the video on the ad page is pretty clear and makes easy work of it.
Little wood chips, splinters, and thistle sorts of things can get caught in the loose(ish) weave of the fabric while doing outdoor activities like trail runs, hiking, camping or things like woodworking, but I was able to remove all of them with a little effort.
Concerns:
Over time I wonder how well the hook/loop connection will hold up. Will things get furry and stop grabbing?
How long will the elastic nature hold up before it’s just a cloth strap? If all of the stretch goes out, will it really be a problem?
In the end, for the 20ish dollars this was definitely worth the risk to me. It’s my go-to for the fenix6 and I’m happy I don’t need to use the original strap and beat my skinny little wrists up anymore. Hopefully it holds up and hopefully there will be some additional colors down the road.
Orta –
This is the best nylon band for any watch with 22mm size.
Harry –
Much better to use than stock ones. Different to my previous flexible band from other brand, so had a brainfart during install.
Your wrist and sanity will thank you for not using the stock band.
Kevin –
Me a gustado la calidad de esta correa pero la principal razón para comprarla es que, como a muchas personas que utilizan relojes con correa de silicón, es que causan ronchas por alergia. Debo decir que a sido la solución. Es posible que se sienta aún un poco de comezón pero va disminuyendo con el tiempo hasta desaparecer.
Amazon77Russ –
I really enjoy this wrist band, it’s both comfortable and sturdy.
It is a little difficult to install, but once you get it past the pins it’s a breeze.
Check the instructions, I installed it incorrectly the first time.
The price is also a major factor here, it’s much cheaper than other brands, but still a good quality band I think.
Jim L. Bigelow –
Update after 1 Year of use – a couple of things to add.
1). It has stretched by 2-3cm over a year. Not a problem as it is easy to adjust for but its worth noting.
2). I now fully trust it in open water swimming, the velcro remains strong and the under wrist attachment method ensures it won’t go anywhere.
3). It has softened up nicely over the time.
4). If the velcro shows signs of wear, or the stretch gets excessive, I will certainly replace it with another. It’s been that good.
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Comfortable – the nylon is reasonably soft and the velcro is easy to micro adjust for daily wear vs running vs swimming, etc. More comfortable than having a metal buckle against your skin when tightened particularly.
Secure – The velcro is strong and I do like the fact that the one loop goes under the band (against the wrist) as added security. If adjusted correctly the likelihood of it coming off by accident should be very very low. That said I’m not at the point of trusting it for open water swimming just yet. It’s early days with it still but if the velcro starts to wear given the modest cost if I had to replace this in a year I’d be fine with that.
Problems – just one and it’s good problem to have. Like others have said, added color choices would be nice. If they did a version or two in G10 style regimental stripes (like the Bond NATO) I probably would have gotten more than one.
I was initially concerned that so many positive reviews may mean a lot of fake reviews but I don’t think so now. This strap is surprisingly good.
Kent Jeppesen –
Bought this band for my Fenix 6, Back in January 2022, I just sarted to notice that the Velcro strips are starting to pull away from the band. I Just placed an order for another band, so I will be good for another 2 years!
Over these 2 years I have had no issues with the band keeping my watch in place, its very comfortable and the band does not pull on my arm hair, which I was worried baout when I originally purchased this.
I really cannot find anything negitive to say about it, its done it job wonderfully and I never had to think about it.
Kevin Ronstrom –
It has a nice strap, looks good, and feels comfortable. I hope it is durable. It would be worth its price, even if it lasts a year, as Garmin watches are worn mostly around the clock.
Nilakantha –
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Since wearing in the steam room. It has started to itch me. Will have to buy a new one
This is the first strap I’ve not needed to change for my garmin..fantastic.
G –
Honestly, for the price….it’s just perfect. I really recommend it. Don’t worry, the velcro is really strong and doesn’t really rip off the nylon after several use. I remove and reinstall the nylon strap 4-5 times a week (since 2 months) because I switch to silicon for my training. I wear the nylon because it’s more slick and feels comfortable/soft during the day/night. I just try to avoid sweating or water when wearing it. Otherwise it might take too long to dry.
I really like it and for that price, I’m probably gonna buy another one and just switch when the nylon will be damaged. No big deal.