Originally Posted by
sean
There are alternatives, but none that I'm aware of with the Everest design. All the cheaper ones have borrowed the Rubber B design.
There were a couple of threads recently that touched on this, if you want to search for them.
Cousins do a reasonable version made of vulcanised rubber, and while the finishing isn't up there with Everest and Rubber B, for the cost it's a good strap.
As to whether the Everest is worth it; it's a well made, well finished strap. How much are you prepared to pay for that? I really liked the one I had for my Explorer, but I just preferred the bracelet more.