why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by andrema » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:50 pm

sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
Its added to overpower the rubber smell...

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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

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I'm convinced Siri hates everyone.
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Post by Grahamcombat » Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:25 pm

andrema wrote: You ask a lot of questions...
Great movie line...can you name it?
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by CGSshorty » Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:50 pm

sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
Vanilla smells better than rubber. In theory.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by marchone » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:21 pm

They add vanillin, not vanilla.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by JDC222 » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:32 pm

CGSshorty wrote:
sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
Vanilla smells better than rubber. In theory.
Terry would argue that point Chris!
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by toxicavenger » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:06 am

JDC222 wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
Vanilla smells better than rubber. In theory.
Terry would argue that point Chris!
absolutely, that is very debatable
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by kfalk » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:26 am

sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
To cover up the wretched chemical smell of the rubber. I much prefer the aroma of vanilla to tire.

I should refresh my page more often - last couple posts I've made have been said before I submit.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by AntonioPD » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:20 pm

toxicavenger wrote:totally wrong, I have been called out more than once because my strap stunk to high heaven of vanilla. the blue version just stunk like a musty wench. :crybaby:
Fixed it for you Teri. :stir:
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Post by unixshrk » Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:11 pm

andrema wrote:To be honest, I really do not care for the Aquastar or Scubapro ISO straps. The tail is too narrow and the buckles aren't great.

A standard vintage ISO is the tits though!
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by bedlam » Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:25 pm

The Iso is a good dive strap once its on, but the keepers are stupidly fiddly (especially if you have gloves on). Its too expensive and looks very utilitarian for desk diver duty IMO.
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Post by Heuerville » Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:51 pm

sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
Either you're 8 or you're weird.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by toxicavenger » Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:11 pm

AntonioPD wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:totally wrong, I have been called out more than once because my strap stunk to high heaven of vanilla. the blue version just stunk like a musty wench. :crybaby:
Fixed it for you Teri. :stir:
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: thanks Toni :cheers:
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by tattoo chef » Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:10 pm

bedlam wrote:The Iso is a good dive strap once its on, but the keepers are stupidly fiddly (especially if you have gloves on). Its too expensive and looks very utilitarian for desk diver duty IMO.
This is why I have switched to a Hirsch Accent
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by matt.wu » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:30 pm

kfalk wrote:
sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
To cover up the wretched chemical smell of the rubber. I much prefer the aroma of vanilla to tire.

I should refresh my page more often - last couple posts I've made have been said before I submit.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by matt.wu » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:31 pm

Heuerville wrote:
sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
Either you're 8 or you're weird.
I was also thinking ~8.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by dinexus » Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:39 pm

Originals were made from a synthetic rubber composite called "isoprene." Nowadays, they're super-nice rubber that - like most everyone here has already said - is super comfortable.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by dinexus » Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:40 pm

tattoo chef wrote:
bedlam wrote:The Iso is a good dive strap once its on, but the keepers are stupidly fiddly (especially if you have gloves on). Its too expensive and looks very utilitarian for desk diver duty IMO.
This is why I have switched to a Hirsch Accent
The Accent is literally the nicest strap I have ever worn. Perfect pliability, looks rad, and wears extremely comfortable. Especially great for those with slightly smaller wrists.
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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by kfalk » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:01 pm

matt.wu wrote:
kfalk wrote:
sinner1 wrote:Why does it have vanilla smell?
To cover up the wretched chemical smell of the rubber. I much prefer the aroma of vanilla to tire.

I should refresh my page more often - last couple posts I've made have been said before I submit.
Two-finger typing on a typewriter takes awhile; we understand and give you a pass.
:lol:

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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by BSears » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:07 pm

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Re: why is the synthetic strap called isoframe?

Post by BSears » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:07 pm

dinexus wrote:
tattoo chef wrote:
bedlam wrote:The Iso is a good dive strap once its on, but the keepers are stupidly fiddly (especially if you have gloves on). Its too expensive and looks very utilitarian for desk diver duty IMO.
This is why I have switched to a Hirsch Accent
The Accent is literally the nicest strap I have ever worn. Perfect pliability, looks rad, and wears extremely comfortable. Especially great for those with slightly smaller wrists.
Got pics of the Accent? My googler is broken.
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