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Who hasn't experienced the death grip syndrome holding a phone near or over the railing of a ship to take a picture?

I took a wrist strap from an old relic point and shoot camera that was collecting dust and I found a way of modifying a plain phone case I bought at a local discount store for $10. It's a Speck case and does a decent job protecting my phone but it didn't come with a wrist strap.

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I simply drilled two holes in the corner of the case and using the strap from my old point and shoot camera I now have a wrist strap for my phone.

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Now when I take a picture I can hold my phone over the railing and I am relaxed without any concerns I might drop my phone in the sea.

If you don't have access to a drill, you can loop the strap through one of the slots on the case that is used for the microphone or speaker on the bottom of the phone.

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This approach isn't as strong but it works in a pinch.

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If you don't have an old wrist strap you can buy them for a few bucks on Amazon.

It's amazing what a difference it makes knowing your phone is safe.  I've grown to like it so much it stays on my phone now and it does a great job when walking the dog!

Buying a cheap case and strap is a small price to pay compared to losing your phone even if you only use it when cruising.

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