wrist size vs strap size

[Steel28]

Hello mates,

Just want to get some feedback and your experience before I order a custom strap:

I have a 7" wrist and thinking to order 140/80 ammo strap. I wear regular size OEM straps on the third last hole.

Do you think 140/80 is not too long to have a little tail showing or should I go for 135/75 length?

thanks

[Cru Jones]

depends on the thickness of the strap and the look you are going for.

maybe the strap maker can estimate how much tail you will have with either option?

[Steel28]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

depends on the thickness of the strap and the look you are going for.

maybe the strap maker can estimate how much tail you will have with either option?

I got an answer from strap maker as I wrote my question

Going for 140/80 vintage look

Thanks CJ.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Steel28

I got an answer from strap maker as I wrote my question

Going for 140/80 vintage look

Thanks CJ.

nice!

post pix when it comes in.

[Steel28]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

nice!

post pix when it comes in.

Absolutely!

[mfer]

Straps are an incredible personal thing. You just need to try some things out and make a determination of what you want to do.

For me with a 6.5" wrist, that would be too short for a "vintage" style. For you it might be perfect.

There is no right answer here except for what you learn you'll like.

[htc8p]

my personal experience with straps is that:

"you learn through experience"
"each strap has a different requirement to fit your wrist"

here is a tip sketch the measurement you want on your strap and send it to the strap maker.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by htc8p

my personal experience with straps is that:

"you learn through experience"
"each strap has a different requirement to fit your wrist"

here is a tip sketch the measurement you want on your strap and send it to the strap maker.

Quite so. Work with the strap maker for the result you want. I would also add that it's better to err on the long side (in terms of tail) - slightly too long can be lived with, unlike too short

[Steel28]

thanks all. will work with strap maker for sure.

[andrew79]

Originally Posted by Steel28

Hello mates,

Just want to get some feedback and your experience before I order a custom strap:

I have a 7" wrist and thinking to order 140/80 ammo strap. I wear regular size OEM straps on the third last hole.

Do you think 140/80 is not too long to have a little tail showing or should I go for 135/75 length?

thanks

i have been experimenting with strap length of 125 - 75, 135 - 75 and 140 - 80.... the best fitting my wrist is 140 - 80.. i have pretty much same wrist size as yours.... it will be just nice on you mate.

[B. Doggy]

I hate to say it, but you'll likely spend a bit of cash figuring out what you like. It took me a while to find the right strapmakers and size. For me, the money size is 4.5mm thick, 145/85. I have 7.25" wrists.

Good luck!

[Gbr]

I don't have an ammo yet, but want to get one. I've been worried the "standard" size of 140/80 with thickness of 3.5 to 4mm thick would be too long and bulky for my 7" wrist as well. Open to hearing more on this as well!

[Steel28]

Thanks andrew79, I've ordered two ammo straps in this size

Gbr, will defiantly post some pics and finding for you once I have it.

thanks all

[htc8p]

Originally Posted by Gbr

I don't have an ammo yet, but want to get one. I've been worried the "standard" size of 140/80 with thickness of 3.5 to 4mm thick would be too long and bulky for my 7" wrist as well. Open to hearing more on this as well!

i just switched to gunny ammo. 5mm and a little firm. feels so great. just as ammo should.