Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
It's xman actually or you can just call me X.

For one, I hold to the generally accepted wisdom that chains will ruin the wool. I've never seen any evidence to that effect (anyone?) but it seems logical and better safe than sorry, no? For another, I don't know if it's generally viewed this way by others or not, but I see chains as formal wear and dragon boating is athletics.
I can't seem to find the thread with the search function right now (maybe it's too old for the new system??). However, I do recall a thread where someone posted pictures of a kilt that was damaged by abrasion from the metal clasps that connect the chain to the small ring strap on the back of a sporran. If I recall correctly I believe it had actually led to a hole in the material.