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May 2023
11:26am, 24 May 2023
1,170 posts
puzzler
I’ve had similar problems and my only solution was to put a marine watch strap on my Garmin which fixed it completely. Unfortunately that doesn’t look like an option for the vivofit.
May 2023
11:42am, 24 May 2023
79,928 posts
Gobi
Indeed puzzler indeed

The challenges of jnr devices is never ending
May 2023
12:18pm, 24 May 2023
59,710 posts
alpenrose
Would it be worth phoning Garmin?
May 2023
1:13pm, 24 May 2023
79,931 posts
Gobi
Speaking to Garmin as we speak
May 2023
4:37pm, 24 May 2023
2,862 posts
Welshpoppy
I had same problem and bought a nylon strap for my Garmin. Hope you can find an alternative.
May 2023
9:30pm, 24 May 2023
79,937 posts
Gobi
Sadly they have confirmed only silicone straps
May 2023
9:54pm, 24 May 2023
21,164 posts
larkim
Are none of the aftermarket eBay ones non-silicone?
May 2023
10:51pm, 24 May 2023
79,939 posts
Gobi
Nothing I can find
May 2023
11:28pm, 24 May 2023
1,171 posts
puzzler
This any good? amazon.co.uk
May 2023
11:32pm, 24 May 2023
2,983 posts
Steve NordRunner
I have a theory that the reaction is caused by a mould release agent, rather than the silicone itself. I used to get the skin reaction with a new watch but I kept washing the strap and gradually I stopped getting it. Could be totally wrong, though.

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