wondergirl Posted April 1, 2002 Posted April 1, 2002 Okay, here is a potentially stupid question: Is there some trick to attaching the wrist strap that comes with the Garmin eTrex? There aren't instructions for it in the manual (probably because it should be a no-brainer...). Would some kind soul be able to offer some Wrist Straps for Dummies instructions? Thanks! wondergirl Quote
jfitzpat Posted April 1, 2002 Posted April 1, 2002 The ones around here all came with a lanyard (a neck strap). Perhaps that is what you are referring to. The cord has a very thin end, and a much longer, thicker portion. Lanyard installation was pretty simple: 1. Remove battery cover 2. Insert 'thin' end of strap under the the little bar (seems easier to insert from battery compartment side). 3. Wiggle, or use a pin to get the cord to protrude 4. Insert the thick end of the strap into the thin portion passed under the bar. This makes a 'girth hitch' with the thin portion of the strap around the bar. I hope that helps. -jjf Quote
wondergirl Posted April 1, 2002 Author Posted April 1, 2002 jjf - Thank you so much! That is exactly what I needed, and accomplished the task in seconds. Yes, it must be a neck strap. I was thinking "lanyard" in the manual was just a fancy word for "really long wrist strap." Thanks again for the quick reply. wondergirl Quote
wondergirl Posted April 1, 2002 Author Posted April 1, 2002 jjf - Thank you so much! That is exactly what I needed, and accomplished the task in seconds. Yes, it must be a neck strap. I was thinking "lanyard" in the manual was just a fancy word for "really long wrist strap." Thanks again for the quick reply. wondergirl Quote
+MrGigabyte Posted April 1, 2002 Posted April 1, 2002 You can use it as a wrist strap quite well. My etrex strap came with a little "bead" threaded on it. If you are not careful, this bead can slip right off the long end. So, I tied a knot in the strap, right at the end, thereby trapping the bead. Now, the bead works like a sliding lock. Just put you wrist between the straps and between knot at the end and the sliding bead. Then cinch the bead tight. This 3 cent bead has saved my $400 etrex more than once! Quote
wondergirl Posted April 1, 2002 Author Posted April 1, 2002 Mr. G - great tip about the bead, thanks. So many fast and helpful people on this forum. wondergirl Quote
+rdw Posted April 5, 2002 Posted April 5, 2002 I have to agree with the GeoCoin Mogul on this one. Be sure to tie a knot at the end of the cord. Losing the bead in a geocaching area is big trouble, requiring extensive searching. rdw Quote
Team Grayrun Posted April 5, 2002 Posted April 5, 2002 Wish I would have had MrGigabyte's advice before losing that little bead of plastic . . . Gary of Team Grayrun The pot of gold is only make-believe. The treasure can't be found by men who search. Bob Dylan Quote
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