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generic0 · 18 February 2009, 02:14 PM

Hi guys, I'm a PAM newbie with <6 inch wrists...

So I bought a 40mm model (050).

I'm having trouble finding a good aftermarket rubber dive strap in the 22mm size, as almost all the straps out there are 24+mm for the more popular larger panerais. So I was wondering if it's feasible to notch these straps myself.

I'm thinking rubber might not be that hard to work with--I've only got to cut off 1 millimeter on each side, right? Leather or Kevlar, etc. might be tougher. But if I could pull this off, I could use all kinds of more affordable straps, used straps, etc...

anyone had experience with this? Am I crazy?

JF23 · 18 February 2009, 03:18 PM

Haven't done it myself, but read a few posts and seen pics on risti of people doing it. Some with good results, and some fubar'd. Good luck and go slow if you try.

GBJIV · 18 February 2009, 05:42 PM

I would keep looking. Some of the custom guys work with Kevlar and the Horween leather from GSD is said to be waterproof to a large extent.

By something on e-bay try your hand at it for a little money - if it works - go for it.

Andad · 20 February 2009, 08:29 PM

It's easy.

You will need:-

One sharp exacto blade.

One Gin & Tonic.

Not necessarily in that order.

generic0 · 20 February 2009, 10:28 PM

So how long does the strap need to soak in G&T for before it's ready to be cut on?

18 February 2009, 02:14 PM	#1
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	Possible to notch own strap? Hi guys, I'm a PAM newbie with <6 inch wrists... So I bought a 40mm model (050). I'm having trouble finding a good aftermarket rubber dive strap in the 22mm size, as almost all the straps out there are 24+mm for the more popular larger panerais. So I was wondering if it's feasible to notch these straps myself. I'm thinking rubber might not be that hard to work with--I've only got to cut off 1 millimeter on each side, right? Leather or Kevlar, etc. might be tougher. But if I could pull this off, I could use all kinds of more affordable straps, used straps, etc... anyone had experience with this? Am I crazy?

18 February 2009, 05:42 PM	#3
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I would keep looking. Some of the custom guys work with Kevlar and the Horween leather from GSD is said to be waterproof to a large extent. By something on e-bay try your hand at it for a little money - if it works - go for it. __________________ Jackson

20 February 2009, 08:29 PM	#4
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	It's easy. You will need:- One sharp exacto blade. One Gin & Tonic. Not necessarily in that order. __________________ E

18 February 2009, 03:18 PM	#2
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Haven't done it myself, but read a few posts and seen pics on risti of people doing it. Some with good results, and some fubar'd. Good luck and go slow if you try.

20 February 2009, 10:28 PM	#5
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	So how long does the strap need to soak in G&T for before it's ready to be cut on?

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