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  1. jcmartinez98 Sep 4, 2016

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    image.jpeg I ordered a rubber strap and SS deployant clasp for my incoming 2254.00, and my A.D. also sent me the Kevlar version as a gift (!)

    Anyone know how waterproof the Kevlar one is (or isn't)?

    That is, would you swim with it or not?
     
  2. Barada7 Sep 5, 2016

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    I believe the leather backing makes swimming (and sweat?) a no-go.

    But it was free, so you can always try it and find out! Or send me a PM, I might be interested in buying it for my X-33.

    Kind Regards,

    Ben
     
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  3. yinzerniner Sep 5, 2016

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    Wouldn't recommend it. The coramide / kevlar straps were produced at the same time as the first run of Omega rubber straps, and they notoriously failed prematurely after water immersion due to the padding being made out of cardboard.
    The 2254 has other options for straps that are waterproof / water resistant so best not to chance completely ruining the X33 one by taking a dip.
     
  4. jcmartinez98 Sep 5, 2016

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    Great
    Thanks