Suunto Vector Strap Kit - Elastic Band - 2007 BCS

This is meant as a continuation of my previous review. After 6 weeks, I have found:
1) the elastic slips just enough so that it will not stay tight
2) it definitely catches on sleeves where the original band did not - a higher profile is the reason
3) I have to watch to make sure the D rings don't get sideways
4) the watch is held to the band by vinyl straps. After 6 weeks BOTH of them have started to rip.

Sorry, unacceptable.

Well, it is certainly comfortable. And it won't fall off my wrist. I always worried about the original one that came with the Vector. The elastic is too tight to make slipping it on as easy as I expected. Note: it take 2 people and 2 jeweler's screwdrivers to make the change. Don't do this by yourself unless you want to see how much frustration you can put up with.

Good comfortable band. It does take a while to dry after getting wet. Not sure what the stink factor will be after some good usage.

I've gone through 2 of these bands while deployed in Iraq. The loops that hold the watch in place are cheap and will tear over time. Something as simple as taking the watch off can tear the loops. Several other people in my unit have had the same problem with the band and will not purchase another. It's not a matter of if it will break but when.

I found, having slender wrists, that this watch band is uncomfortable as the overlapping ends of the band actually gather under the body of the watch on top of my wrist, resulting in chafing from the sharp corners of the elastic band. The watch's profile looks silly on my wrist and gets hung up on long sleeve clothing w/o the standard band. Hope this helps.

I've had about 6 of these bands. As a ski patroller, these bands work well when layering up and off again quickly as conditions change. come summer there is no 'gunk build-up' as has been reported by a lot of guys in Iraq wearing the leather bands.

It has it's limitations - I use this band w/ my X-Lander over time and hard use the strap material can begin to fail at the corners, then it's time to get another one.

The upshot? I wouldn't have another band, it's versatility, comfort and usability make it an optimal choice.