Pump Lanyards

masonbason63

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Just a query I've been supplied with some flex and rapids for my Insight which are 90 degree insertion now I'm a Tenderlink kind of guy but their not available yet so I'll thought I'd give my arms a try so where can I get a lanyard for th pump to hang on my neck. I've been using my stomach for the last 15 years and the thought of pricking it with a drawing pin type thingy literally turns my stomach (excuse the pun).
I've looked on every where the pump manual says there's a port for it but couldn't find them on accu-chek site any suggestions ?
 

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The 90 degree angle introducer needle (drawing pin?? Lol) is the same 'drawing pin' that you insert manually at a 30 degree angle with the Tenderlink. Its no different..

If you want a lanyard for the Insight, a cheap cost effective way is to buy a mobile phone wallet that hangs around the neck..... markets sell them and carboots as well. Ebay is also a good place as are the £££ shops.
For the Spirit Combo, Accuchek supplied a silicon skin which had pre cut holes in the back to attach a black clip to attach to waistbands etc. Ask if there is a skin and clip for the Insight...
 
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masonbason63

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Brilliant stuff
 

masonbason63

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The 90 degree angle introducer needle (drawing pin?? Lol) is the same 'drawing pin' that you insert manually at a 30 degree angle with the Tenderlink. Its no different..

If you want a lanyard for the Insight, a cheap cost effective way is to buy a mobile phone wallet that hangs around the neck..... markets sell them and carboots as well. Ebay is also a good place as are the £££ shops.
For the Spirit Combo, Accuchek supplied a silicon skin which had pre cut holes in the back to attach a black clip to attach to waistbands etc. Ask if there is a skin and clip for the Insight...
Just had a look at the bits and bobs I got with pump and there's clips and bands etc. the reason I wanted something aroun the neck is as its my arms I'm going to be using, the flexilinks they've supplied aren't very long 70cm so I thought it would be ideal to get a pouch.
 

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DD uses some tubi grip and actually has the pump on her arm so that might be an option for you to consider.
 

masonbason63

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DD uses some tubi grip and actually has the pump on her arm so that might be an option for you to consider.
Yeh I did think that, would be a cheaper option!!
 

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I used a neck strap purse if I'm at a gig or something as I think it's a little more secure, my pump is not something I want pickpocketed! It's worked a treat so far and cost £2.50 from ebay including postage (from Thailand so took a little while for delivery!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polka-Dot...3&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=321289579522&rt=nc this was mine, I'm sure you can find something of an appropriate colour for you though!
 

masonbason63

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I used a neck strap purse if I'm at a gig or something as I think it's a little more secure, my pump is not something I want pickpocketed! It's worked a treat so far and cost £2.50 from ebay including postage (from Thailand so took a little while for delivery!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polka-Dot...3&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=321289579522&rt=nc this was mine, I'm sure you can find something of an appropriate colour for you though!
Yeh that'll do the red or purple ones look alright. Going into town this week see what I can find if not it'll be good old eBay
 

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If you live not far from Taplow , the lzrge csrboots sell pouches with neckbands in all colours. I bought a few Joovy pouches for a £1 each. Great for mobiles and pumps.
 

masonbason63

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Found a I phone pouch on Amazon a bargain at 1.99 free p&p Bargain!!
 

masonbason63

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Well my pouch arrived yesterday I can't believe how good a quality it is, it's very good I can put remote in and there's a Velcro strip on th flap to keep it all secure and the neck rope from which it hangs is sturdy but nice and soft as not to chafe on your neck. Well Impressed
 

Spicey245

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I was looking at these 'neck pouches/purses' too, they look like a fab idea to carry your pump/handsets in! And that is a real bargain, glad it's really lovely quality! You can't really complain at that price either! ;-)
 
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By the way you know you can order sets with longer tubes if length is a problem?
 

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Got myself some knee high ladies socks today from poundland cut off the sock bit. Cut legs in half and hey presto a multi coloured pump cover for my arm!!
 
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masonbason63

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What a good idea and probably a more cost effective one as well !!
 

donnellysdogs

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Infact I'm going to have to go back and get some more! If I'd left them long but just cut the feet off they are ideal to double over to put the clip on to for the insight pump! At a £1 each I can get dotty ones, striped or plain and be really snazzy now!!! So chuffed with myself!!
 
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