Black Silicone Strap Loop for Garmin Forerunner 230, 22 mm
A split keeper is one of the most common faults on a well-used Garmin Forerunner 230 strap. This black replacement…
passant-GarFo-01-2Designed for the Garmin Forerunner 735XT, this navy blue silicone strap loop fits its 22 mm strap and grips the free end so the watch stays where it should during a run or a swim. The silicone is soft against the skin yet hard-wearing, and it slides on in seconds when the old keeper has torn or gone missing. Soapy water is all it takes to keep it clean.
The Forerunner 735XT tends to follow its owner from one sport to the next, so its strap gets wet, dries, flexes and gets wet again many times a week. That routine is hard on a keeper. When yours finally slackens or tears, this navy blue loop restores a tidy, secure band.
Navy suits a watch that is worn as much off duty as during sessions. It looks smart with jeans, picks up the colour of a blue band and lends a black one a softer feel than an all-black finish. It is a colour that wears well with sports clothing in almost any shade.
On the technical side, the keeper is made for the Forerunner 735XT strap, 22 mm wide. Like other Garmin bands, this strap has a thickness and shape that standard keepers do not always accommodate, so a model-specific loop is the safer choice.
The silicone stretches for fitting and then grips. Water, chlorine and sweat do not bother it, and a wash in mild soapy water keeps the navy looking fresh.
Will the navy keeper stay on during swimming with the Forerunner 735XT? Yes, it grips the 22 mm band firmly and the silicone is unaffected by water.
How long does it take to replace a 735XT keeper? Less than a minute by hand: thread the strap tip through and slide the loop into position.
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