Comments by "Helmuth Schultes" (@helmuthschultes9243) on "American Reacts to Is kangaroo the worlds strongest leather?" video.

  1. I have had many cow/steer leather belts but only one that I know as definitely kangaroo leather. That kangaroo leather belt I have for close to 30 years. But given use of other belts, let's call it 15 years working life. The last 8 years except for a few months, exclusive this one belt. The couple of months, I tried some leather belts from a local clothing store, that performed so badly I refused to shop there at all any more. The first tore apart at hip area not at any punched hole area. It failed after 1.5 weeks, say 10 days use. The store replaced it with another. It tore at mid back location so opposite the buckle, after a mere 2.5 days. The store grudgingly refunded my money arguing that I must be overloading it. As if it were possible to hitch around the waist tight enough to make solid leather belt 1" wide 1/8" thick tear and still be able to breath. Anyhow many cow leather belts have lasted for years but stretch evidence and failures at buckle end and puncture holes few lasted more than a few years securing my jeans during driving and outdoor activities. Back to the Kangaroo leather belt. Originally it was worn during bush walking, gem fossicking/digging, offroad 4WD activities. But about 8 years ago, I started using it exclusively, except the faulty belts above, and worn basically 7 days a week is still working great. It does show wear and age, but not failing yet. Even has extra holes drilled not punched, to follow slimming waistline by dieting after years of too much office work left some "spare tyre" buildup. Drilling is not the best as twist drills rip through leaving hole walls damaged compared to proper punched holes. That kangaroo leather is taking all punishment with ease.
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