• Etterra
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    4 months ago

    How’s that leather do on chlorinated pool water? I’ve never swam with leather anything butI’d think that chlorine isn’t great for it.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      If you swim with a leather belt on, either your pants are falling off while swimming or the belt wasn’t necessary in the first place.

      Real leather expands as it absorbs water, so your belt gets bigger which means it can’t do its job.

      That’s why in an emergency overboard type deal you immediately kick your shoes off and take off your pants.

      Like, if your just pushed into a pool just chill. But if there’s the tiniest hint of danger like anywhere with a current, it’s not worth the risk. Your pants going to your knees while swimming can, has, and will continue to kill people.

    • WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Usually it’s river water on my leather belt. Brackish marsh water too. But it’s held up. I just oil it whenever I oil my boots.