I intend to use this strap on the beach. How does it handle corrosion? Is this made out of stainless steel?
1490104
I'm not sure if it is made out of stainless steel (it looks like it is) because it is coated with a heavy plastic so that it is smooth (won't snag on clothing or skin) and waterproof. I use mine when riding our motorcycle and therefore it has been exposed to water without issue. I liked mine so well that I bought one for each of my grandchildren to use with their cameras on our Disney vacation so everyones hands were freed up and Mom & Dad(s) didn't get stuck holding all the cameras and none got lost. I would highly recommend this item.
1490105
Ytolyccuz, I'm a technical diver, I have brought this with an underwater camera to as deep as 100ft in the sea, till today it's solid and no hints of rust, I have had this for over 5 years now, and it's still going strong. However, I suggest, that like anything that has been in the sea, put it in fresh water as soon as you can, dont let the salt dry on it.
1490106
Good question ... I don't have it in my hand, but it looks like stainless. Also the links are nice and smooth and do not 'yank' hairs out of your neck etc. Also I have not noticed any corrosion at all and I often have it around my neck for long periods of time. It is a tiny bit stiff but OK
1490107
It has a thick clear plastic coating over the metallic pieces. As long as the coating is intact it should be fine. We've used 3 of these, heavy use, 2 have stayed intact for years, but on 1 the plastic has split open. Oddly it is the newest one I've had & I cut off the loose part of the plastic. Don't think it's steel, it's a very polished smooth metal, but not sure. Time will tell if perspiration causes a problem. One thing though, don't wrap the strap tight around the camera to store it. It bends/kinks the plastic in the same places over & over. I think this can cause the plastic to crack & fail evenutally, It has a thick clear plastic coating over the metallic pieces. As long as the coating is intact it should be fine. We've used 3 of these, heavy use, 2 have stayed intact for years, but on 1 the plastic has split open. Oddly it is the newest one I've had & I cut off the loose part of the plastic. Don't think it's steel, it's a very polished smooth metal, but not sure. Time will tell if perspiration causes a problem. One thing though, don't wrap the strap tight around the camera to store it. It bends/kinks the plastic in the same places over & over. I think this can cause the plastic to crack... » Read More It has a thick clear plastic coating over the metallic pieces. As long as the coating is intact it should be fine. We've used 3 of these, heavy use, 2 have stayed intact for years, but on 1 the plastic has split open. Oddly it is the newest one I've had & I cut off the loose part of the plastic. Don't think it's steel, it's a very polished smooth metal, but not sure. Time will tell if perspiration causes a problem. One thing though, don't wrap the strap tight around the camera to store it. It bends/kinks the plastic in the same places over & over. I think this can cause the plastic to crack & fail evenutally, « Show Less
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I bought this in August of 2013. There is no rust on it. We leave it out doors on our screened in back porch with water in it for the dog. We live in northern Florida on the Atlantic coast along marshy wetlands. It gets very humid here. A magnet does not stick to it. So I would dare to say that this is high quality stainless steel.
1223397
It appears to be heavy-gauge tubular steel, but suggest you contact company for more particulars. I found this email address on the AquaSense website: info@myaquasense.comI can tell you I wouldn't want to be whacked on the head with this. It's more than sturdy!Hope this helps.
1067094
It is 1075 steel so not a lot of chrome content. So not a stainless steel. I wouldn't wear it in water. Not sure why you'd need to really. I'd leave it with my pack on the shoreline and then go get it if I found I really needed it. But again not sure why you'd need to extract anything or bust down a door in the middle of a stream.
1209469
If there isn't, there should be. I've owned this lamp for less than one year and it's rusting. I'm near salt water but not on a beach. I thought stainless steel wasn't susceptible to rust? Apparently not. I'm not happy with my purchase and I assure you that you won't be either. Walk away. And to the manufacturer, send me a new lamp every six months so that the stainless steel looks as it should...stainless. Best of luck!
1128801
Should be great, just rinse it off and wipe it down if you take it scuba diving and it should last for years. I am not sure but believe the hardware is probably stainless, the quality is good.
2018304
It is heavy gauge steel, but not stainless steel. It will rust if left wet or outdoors. Very big, thick and heavy - this piece weighs about 30 pounds.
1093844
Our family has had this stainless pattern for 8 years and no rust! Have not heard it will rust unless you would leave it in an open container outside near the ocean where you have corrosion from saltwater...not to worry!
2281677
I haven't had mine for to long but it appears to be made from some type of light weight nylon. It is water resistant and the tie downs work well. It has a four year warranty.
1069295
It's mostly heavy duty plastic but the movable part of the clip is metal. I really don't use the strap and cannot vouch for it during use. However, it does feel strong to me.
256464
As far as I can tell, the strap is durable. I have not had any problems, but I probably have not really put it to much of a test. I am ALWAYS extra careful with my camera and don't take chances! I did knot the section of the strap that connects it to the camera in addition to just installing the strap in the traditional manner. That was me just being cautious.
1195751
To me, it was a medium grey strap. Not black, not silver. I was more concerned over the performance, not the color. It does the job and doesn't corrode/rust.
603711
I have used it all summer and I have a salt water pool. The handle is chrome colored hard plastic! No rust in sight!
164924
I have used it in salt water, and yes it does rust. It also prevents the top part from unscrewing so I have to buy a new one. Not waterproof.
882060
No, I would say strap is made from a poly material that would melt. Fix your muffler or carry some wire for emergency repairs.
1209468
I'll bet this wont last two years without rust by a beach... The metal is fairly thin gauge and there's a good bit of plastic parts. That being said I'm NOT near a beach and these look great. I'm pretty happy with them and recommend them.
1793352
I've had this basket hanging in my beach front home for over 10 years. It is in front of a window that is open all summer long to the salty (corrosive to all metals) ocean breezes and only now are the baskets starting to show some rust. I would not have noticed the small point of rust at the soldered points except the chain (which is not stainless steel) broke is several places. So I'm back on Amazon looking to replace it.