Is this the strap with the vinyl type material, or the "soft strap"?
1044117
Soft strap. I don't like the vinyl type but the soft strap is comfortable for my shape.
1044118
To me it's soft...I had a hard plastic front this does not. It's a soft leather not a vinyl. Just so you know I can't feel it when I have it on it's very comfortable
559745
It is leather like material. I don't think it is heavy. I love mine especially with the way it turns and closes with the strap. Great purchase for me.
1609933
It is soft, sort of rubbery texture on the outside, Im not sure if it's leather or not, but a velcro strap and soft on the inside to protect it from any damages while you're traveling.
1615080
I've had both. For some reason the newer soft strap digs into my chest and chafes me, while the other did not. I've tried several adjustments to no avail. I'm going back to the older standard strap and monitor combo. I'm average weight and build at 5' 9" and 170 lbs.
1206687
It's an elastic strap .... watch out, dont keep is sports bag with velcro or purse with velcro ... the 'hooks' part of the velcro makes the fibers on strap fray but other then that, i've never had it slip open (ever)
2258305
I actually greatly prefer the regular strap. The soft strap has a much lower long-term reliability and requires more detailed cleaning, whereas the regular strap is secure and rinses off easily, and once you have it on you forget it is even there.
1854531
Both. The strap comes in different sizes. Make sure you order the right one. They are adjustable.
980578
The leather piece that connects the printed strap to the thin straps that connect to your camera is black. It is a really nice strap, I just personally was bummed when it didn't come with the camel colored leather as pictured. But for the price it's durable and comfortable!
551544
I am not sure what material it is--some sort of polyester but it is very nice and soft, not at all like vinyl. Hope this helps.
971402
I'm not quite sure what "smart fabric contacts" is but I'm sitting here with the strap in front of me, it's a stretchy material all around but where the sensor clips on on the inside of the strap where it contacts your skin there is about a 10" section of plastic like material, it's flexible but feels very smooth. I am using it with a Garmin transmitter and it works flawlessly for me now for months. I have hand washed the strap a few times only. For me the garmin strap never worked right.
1711696
I think it's a pleather--protein leather. Supposedly holds up better than conventional leather. You should also try the Martin Logan Mikros 90--BEST portables IMHO.
2211590
It is a newer strap. The strap and sensor disconnect for easy washing and to save on battery life. Hope this helps
2154581
Not sure which material you want.The vinyl is very sturdy. The baffling is about an inch and the lumbar support is about another inch.
886870
I am not positive, but I do believe that it is rubber, or else a soft, flexible plastic. I would contact the seller to be certain.
1615081
Plastic will last longer, soft more comfortable. If you can get the newer soft strap that's what you want. This one is the one I recommend. Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap) I had to replace the older version of the soft strap twice.
1028273
John S. - It is vinyl, not mesh. The nice mesh material in the previous straps is now a rubbery sensor attached to stretchable fabric. That's the problem I have; the fabric slides. I've resorted to wrapping one end in first aid tape to provide some traction and keep the thing in place. I always moisten the contacts, and the strap, as it has kept it from moving/sliding in the past.
2102658
Package does not say what the material is but I think it is a vinyl. Expensive, but has worked well for me.