NATO straps for small wrists?
Does anybody have any recommendations for a good quality NATO strap around 26cm? Most come in a length around 29cm which is a bit too long for me. My wrists peak at about 6.25” in the summer months and right at 6” during the cold months. Most standard NATO straps are too large or I’m on the last hole.
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Evan
Navy veteran and hobbyist pilot.
Columbus, OH
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Last active: 3 weeks ago
6.10” / 15.50 cm
I got an elastic strap from @StrapHabit. To be honest with you, I have cut the excess and burned the edge to make it fit to my small wrist better.
Best bet would likely be to pick up a cheap small hole punch on Amazon and add some holes so straps will fit snugly on your wrist. Then if you like, cut off the excess. Just make sure to go over the cut edges with a lighter to seal and prevent fraying. Super easy and you won't have to look around to find or pay more for specialty length straps.
I got an elastic strap from @StrapHabit. To be honest with you, I have cut the excess and burned the edge to make it fit to my small wrist better.
Yeah I thought I might end up doing that. I’d also need to punch a hole or 2. 😅
Best bet would likely be to pick up a cheap small hole punch on Amazon and add some holes so straps will fit snugly on your wrist. Then if you like, cut off the excess. Just make sure to go over the cut edges with a lighter to seal and prevent fraying. Super easy and you won't have to look around to find or pay more for specialty length straps.
I think this’ll be the new plan.
Yoooo check out that zero pass strap by the anachronist.com
Yeah I thought I might end up doing that. I’d also need to punch a hole or 2. 😅
The Straphabit one I didn’t need an extra hole and I have a 5.5 in wrist. It should work for you!
Nailing your own holes shouldn't be too tricky but you may get away with large diameter lugs or doing that underslung style, as bending the small strap back adds a bit of bulk under the strap in that one area.
Try the Barton Watch Bands short length Nato Straps. They're just over 25cm total. I have a 6.5" wrist and sit around the middle of the holes.
I am like you : esprit-nato.com , their NATO are 27cm, which is ideal.
Best quality is in the SELECT-HEURE range, nylon and leather.
Good customer service too.
For leather and rubber, you can have it bespoke with www.yellowdogwatchstraps.com .
Awesome quality and nice guy.