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LifeOfPhilD
Jul 31, 2014, 9:24 PM
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hey im about to do my first DWS next week and today I came up with the thought 'will salt water destroy my shoes?'
I have a pair of red chili climbing shoes , made of a soft leathery stuff, they have started to get a hole in the right foot by my big toe on the rand, but I dont want to replace them just yet!
will the salt water cause damage?
is there a way to stop the damage?
can i just wash em in fresh water after?
and tips and advice would be very welcome! I will be sure to share any climbing photos I snap on this epic holiday!!
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sungam
Jul 31, 2014, 9:31 PM
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Just wash 'em with fresh water when you get home, I haven't noticed any noticeable damage that can be noticed.
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LifeOfPhilD
Jul 31, 2014, 10:15 PM
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Thanks sungam! Will be sure to do that!  |
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funk
Aug 1, 2014, 6:16 PM
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wear beaters unless you're expecting to DWS your super-mega-uber proj that requires shoes without holes.
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LifeOfPhilD
Aug 11, 2014, 7:39 PM
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thanks for the help guys!
my shoes are fine! almost kept em dry until I had to jump in after our boat when its mooring line snapped and it started floating off to sea. but i just washed the shoes back at camp and they look to be fine! epic times!
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sungam
Aug 12, 2014, 12:28 AM
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You went DWSing and didn't take any falls? You missed like a quarter of the fun, dude!
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LifeOfPhilD
Sep 5, 2014, 12:13 AM
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Had a few jumps in once I finished climbing for the day, no use dropping off if i'm on a role! lol
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