Charge 6 - sea / ocean water

[kuba8]

Hello,

Is it ok to wear charge 6 in sea / ocean salty water?

Any experiences?

Thank you!

[N8teGee]

Hi @kuba8.

The only thing the user manual says is that it is water resistant to 50m.

I think if you decide to use it in salt water it is important to rinse it thoroughly with fresh clean water afterwards. 

[kuba8]

thanks for answer 

yep I know about it, thats why I am asking if somebody have real experience with that. If it can damage device or not.

[Edword]

There is lots of posts where people say the charge 6 is not very water proof and stops working. Dont know if this is the case as dont swim much and just mine since 12 of may

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Charge-6/Is-the-Charge-6-suitable-for-swimming/td-p/5458348

[MattRoxx]

I've been swimming in a pool 3 times a week  for over 9 months and the Charge 6 is working fine.

[MrVacca]

Hi @kuba8 - I have personal experience wearing the watch in the ocean for lengthy periods of time and it has not damaged the charge 6 in any way. I do keep the watch on when I shower though after my swim to make sure the salt is cleaned off. I think if you didn't do that, the salt could cause damage the the bands over time. Enjoy the swim!