Not sure the photos are the right size - this is my first post with photos in it. If you can't see the images, let me know, and I will see what I need to change.
The other day, I was snorkeling and lost my Vibra Probe 580 due to current action while I was swimming - lesson learned - So, I decided to configure the sheath and probe handle in such a way so this will not happen again.
Parts needed; the probe, the sheath, hook-and-loop Velcro-type material, and a pony tail hair rubber band.
Put the loop material on the handle of the probe. I cut it so it wraps around once, and they are flush at the seam. Sew the seam together (mark at least one edge with white, it's easily lost - I don't have photos of the marking, because I didn't do that step - that's how I know it's easily lost). Put the hook part of the Velcro on the sheath so it lines up with the loop part of the Velcro; stitch it in place too. I used the glue-backed Velcro, but it's not for underwater use, thus the need for stitches.
As a secondary safety, take the hair rubber-band, and stitch it to the sheath as well. I decided to stitch it lower on the sheath, so the upper part pulls against the recess of the knob. That way, if the Velcro ever doesn't do it's job, you will likely still have your probe in the sheath. No photo of this is here.
Just thought this might save some people their probe when water hunting - or give you some ideas for something similar.
The other day, I was snorkeling and lost my Vibra Probe 580 due to current action while I was swimming - lesson learned - So, I decided to configure the sheath and probe handle in such a way so this will not happen again.
Parts needed; the probe, the sheath, hook-and-loop Velcro-type material, and a pony tail hair rubber band.
Put the loop material on the handle of the probe. I cut it so it wraps around once, and they are flush at the seam. Sew the seam together (mark at least one edge with white, it's easily lost - I don't have photos of the marking, because I didn't do that step - that's how I know it's easily lost). Put the hook part of the Velcro on the sheath so it lines up with the loop part of the Velcro; stitch it in place too. I used the glue-backed Velcro, but it's not for underwater use, thus the need for stitches.
As a secondary safety, take the hair rubber-band, and stitch it to the sheath as well. I decided to stitch it lower on the sheath, so the upper part pulls against the recess of the knob. That way, if the Velcro ever doesn't do it's job, you will likely still have your probe in the sheath. No photo of this is here.
Just thought this might save some people their probe when water hunting - or give you some ideas for something similar.