is it bad if my lines are stinky?

ShiverMeTimbers · Since 26 Feb 2013 381 Posts Gig Harbor Obsessed

Newb question: I left my stuff in its bin for two days in the garage last week before hanging everything up to dry. My bar was in there too. I can handle stinky neoprene, but when it comes to the lines and bar, if they're stinky (I don't see any mildew), is that going to degrade them? Suggestions? I brought them into my kitchen (thankfully the wife is out of town for work for a few days) to really dry them out with the warm house air (instead of dark, cold garage).

Am I over thinking this?

Sarcastic remarks are welcome too. lol.

Nak · Thu Nov 07, 13 6:35 pm

The stink you smell has to be from organic matter that has become embedded in the lines. The line material is chemically the same stuff as a ziploc bag. It can't rot & won't be affected by the organic material rotting. A good vigorous rinsing with the lines unwound should do away with the stink.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Just leave it out in the sun!

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airon^ · Since 07 Aug 2013 290 Posts Durango Obsessed

loscocco · Since 20 Aug 2008 82 Posts

Sniffing lines again? Smile