twangster Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 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. 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. 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. This approach isn't as strong but it works in a pinch. 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. hayley_bopp, accio7, Matt and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Great idea, and superior to the death grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 It looks like the death grip issue is cured...now for all those meteors pelting the back of the case... Matt and twangster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 That is an AWESOME idea ....... We've all done the "Kung Foo Grip" on our phones before ...... plus, as a side note, this'll help prevent it from being left behind on a chair .... Me Likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTryThisPlace Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I would need to add an extra safety strap around the phone because my OCD would make me still worry. My mind would come up with something like what if it slips out of the case or something like that lol. But great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 1 hour ago, LetsTryThisTech said: I would need to add an extra safety strap around the phone because my OCD would make me still worry. My mind would come up with something like what if it slips out of the case or something like that lol. But great idea! I thought about that too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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