Hi all. Finally going to get my first Apple Watch - most likely the Ultra 2. I’m having a really hard time deciding on which band to get! I’ve been flip flopping between the alpine loop and ocean. And then most reviews I read seem to like the trail loop best!
For those of you who have been living with the Ultra the past year… what’s your thoughts?!? Thanks in advance!
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Daily wear: definitely Trail Loop. The others are a) harder to put on/take off; b) less comfy. Congrats on a new Ultra!
Alpine Loop is ultra comfy and ultra secure. Puns intended 😂
Ocean Band for me, I’ve 3 different colours for different occasions, they’re Uber comfortable and really suit the watch.
Ocean too. I wear it in the shower. Clean it easily (the rare times that I do 😆)
I have both the trail loop and the alpine loop. Will probably get the ocean band in the near future. I like them all and feel you can’t go wrong with any of them
Love my Nomad Ultra Orange Sport band.
trail loop for the most comfort. mine still look new and show no signs of wear.
Agree it’s the most comfortable, but yours still looks new after a year? It’s a fabric— my velcro has some fraying and the pull tab especially looks worn.
I still use the sport loop from my old watch
The new Nike sport loops are very close to the trail loops btw. Bought one because I noticed to connectors were the same on both ends (not titanium of course). Looks like the same width too as my trail loop.
I run 30-50km a week and use the trail loop - it’s super comfy, snug and as-new a year later. My daily is actually the apple link bracelet. It’s expensive but pairs beautifully with the ultra’s matte finish. Divisive look though.
Best part of my ultra 2 is the alpine loop. Love this thing.
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Go to aliexpress and buy them all for less than one at the Apple store. I did that for my S4. Love the trail loop and ocean. I have 2 colors each. Super cheap. Seemingly sturdy quality.
I picked up the Ocean Band first but I’ve been using the Alpine loop the most. I have all three from the Ultra offerings. I’d say look wise Ocean is my favorite but comfort it’s the Alpine. Trail is my least favorite but it’s still one of my favorites from all the other bands I have
Thanks all for the feedback! I went down and picked up an Ultra 2… with the blue/grey Alpine loop! Loving it so far.
As this is my first Apple Watch… I’ll be checking in here regularly to learn more tips and tricks!
I LOVE the alpine that came with my Ultra but after less than a year of daily use, it’s showing wear and tear (it’s fraying in different areas). So I bought an ocean band which I really love too.
Spigen durapro flex, the one with a buckle. Thats my most comfortable strap for my ultra.
I’d say get the Alpine Loop. It is a great band and none of the 3rd party copies are really that great. I have a few decent ones but the OEM one is noticeably better and bigger. That being said it is my most trusted band. If I’m heading out into the wilderness or something it is the band I go with.
I have several 3rd party silicone bands in various colors that are outstanding. I’ve never had one fail in any way but nature of the silicone clasp system doesn’t give me the warm fuzzy confidence when exploring the forest like the Alpine Loop does. They are great the rest of the time and I often swap out to various silicone bands for the work week.
I have the Ultra 1, had it for just under 6 months. I love it! Main thing I like is the battery life, getting through almost two days on a single charge is very nice. I also enjoy the bigger screen. I do a lot of handyman work, so the rugged case has been a godsend. As for bands, I think the trail loop is the best for day-to-day wear. The Ocean band is great for swimming and diving, but is a pain to get on and off. I don’t have the trail loop so I can’t speak for that.