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Also textiles. The solo knit band is a technical marvel. A single 3D knit with embedded mechanical parts and hidden cables to adjust tension. It’s not my wheelh

by mastax 3y ago

Also textiles. The solo knit band is a technical marvel. A single 3D knit with embedded mechanical parts and hidden cables to adjust tension. It’s not my wheelhouse but I’d love to read a textiles expert’s take on it.

jsheard 3y ago
It's a shame the solo knit band seems to be form-over-function, it looks cool and a ton of work clearly went into developing it, but nearly everyone seems to find the much simpler dual loop band to be more practical. e: I stand corrected, the reviewers I've watched mostly preferred the dual loop but there's plenty of solo knit fans here. I guess that YMMV factor is why they include both.
- ericlewis 3y ago
  Anecdotally the solo knit is much more comfortable on my head than the dual loop. The dual loop seems designed for people with more elongated heads.
  - ribosometronome 3y ago
    >The dual loop seems designed for people with more elongated heads. As the owner of a long head, I definitely struggled with feeling like I couldn't get the VP to sit right for my eyes with the solo loop. The dual resolved that easily. Then you get to have the single loop as new fidget toy.
- fumar 3y ago
  I prefer the solo band over the dual loop. I've used it since launch with the solo band. It should sit slightly high on the back of your head.
- dawnerd 3y ago
  Dual loop hurt. Once you figure out the solo knit needs to be worn higher up it’s way better.
- Psillisp 3y ago
  I’m immensely enjoying the solo knit.
- amiantos 3y ago
  Joining the chorus of voices who say they found the solo band horrible, switched the dual loop, and the ended up switching back to the solo band.
- notum 3y ago
  I just wanted to say hi to the Apple surveyors gathering this data for v2. /wave
maxglute 3y ago
Can you link to some expert take? Sounds interesting.
namlem 3y ago
I think preference ultimately depends on the shape of your head. It's nice that they included both for that reason.

by mastax 3y ago

jsheard 3y ago

It's a shame the solo knit band seems to be form-over-function, it looks cool and a ton of work clearly went into developing it, but nearly everyone seems to find the much simpler dual loop band to be more practical. e: I stand corrected, the reviewers I've watched mostly preferred the dual loop but there's plenty of solo knit fans here. I guess that YMMV factor is why they include both.

ericlewis 3y ago
Anecdotally the solo knit is much more comfortable on my head than the dual loop. The dual loop seems designed for people with more elongated heads.
- ribosometronome 3y ago
  >The dual loop seems designed for people with more elongated heads. As the owner of a long head, I definitely struggled with feeling like I couldn't get the VP to sit right for my eyes with the solo loop. The dual resolved that easily. Then you get to have the single loop as new fidget toy.
fumar 3y ago
I prefer the solo band over the dual loop. I've used it since launch with the solo band. It should sit slightly high on the back of your head.
dawnerd 3y ago
Dual loop hurt. Once you figure out the solo knit needs to be worn higher up it’s way better.
Psillisp 3y ago
I’m immensely enjoying the solo knit.
amiantos 3y ago
Joining the chorus of voices who say they found the solo band horrible, switched the dual loop, and the ended up switching back to the solo band.
notum 3y ago
I just wanted to say hi to the Apple surveyors gathering this data for v2. /wave

maxglute 3y ago

Can you link to some expert take? Sounds interesting.

namlem 3y ago

I think preference ultimately depends on the shape of your head. It's nice that they included both for that reason.