Clips, Straps, Retractors

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Buy scuba diving clips, straps, retractors, D-rings, bungee cord, and lanyards in Canada — stainless steel bolt snap dog clips (single and double end), mini and micro retractors, locking retractors, coil lanyards, floating lanyards, reusable tech loops, fin keeper straps, gauge keeper clips, octo holders, bungee cord by the foot, and a full range of D-rings and webbing accessories. The right attachment hardware keeps your accessories secure, accessible, and streamlined during a dive. All products are hand-picked and used by our Divemasters and Instructors.

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What to look for in dive clips and attachment hardware

Bolt snap dog clips — the standard attachment
Stainless steel bolt snap clips are the standard hardware for attaching accessories to a BCD D-ring. The single-end bolt snap is the most common — one end clips to a D-ring, the other end has an opening that accepts a ring, loop, or another clip. A double-end bolt snap (double-ender) has openings at both ends, allowing you to clip between two attachment points without a separate D-ring. For heavy accessories, a larger-opening swivel bolt snap distributes rotational load better than a fixed clip. All clips we carry are 316 stainless steel — marine-grade and corrosion resistant for repeated salt water use. Cheaper, brass versions of these items are not good for scuba diving because brass is softer and wears out quickly and develops razor-sharp edges.

Retractors vs. lanyards — which to use
A retractor uses a spring-loaded reel to extend and automatically retract a steel or nylon cord. Clip your accessory to the end of the cord and it pulls back when released — keeping gauges, lights, and slates close to your body when not in use and extending to reach when you need them. A lanyard is a fixed-length cord with no retraction — it keeps an accessory tethered but does not actively retract it. Retractors suit heavy accessories like gauge consoles that you repeatedly extend and release. Lanyards suit cameras and dive lights that you hold extended for longer periods.

Retractor sizing — micro, mini, and locking
Three retractor sizes cover different needs. The Micro Retractor has a 3-foot nylon cord and 2.5 oz retraction force — suited to lightweight accessories like a slate, compass, or dive light. The Mini Retractor has a 24-inch steel line with higher retraction force — better for medium-weight accessories. The Mini High Force has a 12-inch steel line for very compact, high-tension retraction of gauges. The Locking Retractor provides an auto-lock mechanism that holds the cord extended when needed, then retracts when released — ideal for a dive light or camera that you want held in position.

Bungee cord — versatile and sold by the foot
Bungee cord is one of the most versatile pieces of dive hardware — used for regulator necklaces, forearm computer mounts, wing bladder compression wraps, and fin bungee modifications. We carry both 4mm and 5mm bungee sold by the foot so you can buy exactly the length needed. The 4mm is lighter and suits regulator necklaces and small bungee loops. The 5mm is sturdier and is the right choice for wing bladder compression and heavier-duty forearm mount applications. Cut, loop, and tie with a simple overhand knot — no special tools needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is a gauge keeper clip and why do I need one?

A gauge keeper clip attaches between your console and a BCD D-ring, holding the console close to your body when not actively being read. Without one, a gauge console drags along the bottom on its hose — stirring up silt, damaging coral, and creating a snag risk in overhead environments. When you want to read your gauges, you pull the console out from the bungee clip — it extends easily and snaps back when released. It is a small, inexpensive item that significantly improves how a console is managed during a dive. All of our Divemasters use gauge keeper clips and consider them essential.

What is a fin keeper strap and how does it work?

A fin keeper strap clips to a BCD D-ring and loops around your fin straps, holding your fins against your legs or BCD as you enter the water — preventing you from dropping a fin during a giant stride entry, shore entry, or when walking down a boat ladder. Once you are in the water, you unclip the fin keeper and remove your fins from the strap. It is particularly useful for shore diving over rocks or uneven terrain where carrying fins by hand while maintaining balance is difficult.

What is the difference between a single-end and double-end bolt snap?

A single-end bolt snap has a fixed solid ring on one end and a spring-loaded opening on the other — the ring attaches to a D-ring permanently, and the opening clips to the lanyard or loop on your accessory. A double-end bolt snap has spring-loaded openings at both ends, allowing it to connect two points directly without needing a fixed ring on either side. Double-end snaps are commonly used in technical diving to clip stage bottles and accessories to harness D-rings, and for creating temporary tethers between two clip points. A double-ender is also useful to use with a reel and SMB. For most recreational accessory attachment, a single-end snap is the simpler and more common choice.