I know this isn't a product review site or anything, but since we all have the exact same use for one: Anybody have any opinions on waterproof pouches for MP3 players - specifically the ones w/ the headphone jack built in? Normally I'd just buy one, but since most of the ones I've seen online are fairly expensive I'd like to know what other people use.

Thanks

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Rob
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check out Rock-Water Tunes from Grind Water Sports
http://www.grindwater.com/

I've tried it out on my Hobie 16 and it works pretty well.
The only time that I couldn't hear the speakers was when I was upwind of the unit and it was blowing dogs of chains

Looks like that Grind Water case is a brand labeled case from someone else. I have the same thing and got it off amazon.com. The self powered speakers are nice, but when it is windy it is hard to hear. But those are the times when I don't need music on the boat

I have also earbud headphones for my ipod shuffle that hold the shuffle on the back of your head, use it primarily for running but plan on using it on the boat when I go out solo. Brand is Arriva.

http://www.arriva/.com

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i have owned waterproof ipod cases and waterproof earplugs that came with the case. the case was only $25(if i recall).


it was neat to be able to swim with them on

BUT the earplug cable was ALWAYS in the way (when sailing).

Also the sound quality was pretty bad in the waterproof earplugs.

Lastly.. i would NOT advise ear plugs if there is any boat traffic. they did a fair job of making it impossible to hear things around you.. (DANGEROUS)

Currently i use a Ihome radio in a dry bag.. works best

I spotted Rock Water while waiting to see my Ortho Surgeon and paging through a Water Skiing magazine.
Contacted Grind Water and told them I had an interest in the product and the possibility of selling it where I work.
Before I knew what happened they sent me a unit for free to evaluate and try out.

Everyone I've shown it to or let borrow it, wants one.

Now if I could get the boss on board with the idea we might start selling them.

thanks for all the info guys. I'm actually looking for something that works w/ any mp3 player - not ipod specific. I have a waterproof radio similar to Andrew's that would work...hmm speaking of radio, does the mast help get a signal when far from civilization?

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Rob
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http://www.pelicancasesto…roduct_ID=12&ParentCat=7

easy solution



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Gordon
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Rock Water and those of the same rendtion will work with an MP3

ghhm43

http://www.pelicancasesto…roduct_ID=12&ParentCat=7
easy solution

GREAT FOR RUGGED SPORTS - NOT FOR SWIMMING OR SUBMERGING
Doesnt come with earphones.. your earbuds wont last more with all that moisture..

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...hmm speaking of radio, does the mast help get a signal when far from civilization?

If your radio antena is attached to the mast.. then yes. on my previous radio, i had a wire that i would leave out the top of the bag and attach it to my boom for better reception.

http://h2oaudio.com/waterproof_headphones.php

wrong andrew!!!

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ghhm43

http://h2oaudio.com/waterproof_headphones.php

wrong andrew!!!

i hope you enjoyed calling me wrong... but how am i wrong? ....

those are $60 and do not come with the i1010 iPod Pelican Case that you recommended...

And I KNOW FOR FACT that earbuds will rust and degrade with moisture...

so for the low cost of $75 (plus shipping) you can get a semi water resistant case and expensive waterproof earplugs.. thats swell.. i paid $25 for mine and as i stated above.. i wouldn't really recommend it

Similar (but not exactly) like these -
http://store.catsailor.co…uct=16419&idcategory=140



edited by: andrewscott, Aug 27, 2009 - 10:45 AM

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I know this isn't a product review site or anything, but since we all have the exact same use for one: Anybody have any opinions on waterproof pouches for MP3 players - specifically the ones w/ the headphone jack built in?

where does rob "yurdle" ask about earbuds?

pretty much they are disposable anyway - I haven't had a pair long enough to rust yet - we just buy new ones.

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where does rob "yurdle" ask about earbuds?

he didn't. he asked for " opinions on waterproof pouches " which i gave.

YOU are the one who provided a "EASY SOLUTION"
a water resistant (not waterproof) case with no headphones.

when i pointed out it had no headphones (and earbuds would not last) YOU provided a link to expensive waterproof headphones.

if i am wrong, i have no problems saying it... YOU are the one who seems to want to prove me wrong... so prove me wrong....





edited by: andrewscott, Aug 27, 2009 - 11:52 AM

Not wanting to argue - you stated that the earbuds would not last with all that moisture. I provided a solution

Rob asked about a case - which we both offered solutions

we sail cats not submarines. plastic pouches don't last as long as it takes for your earbudes to rust

so sorry for using the word "wrong" not harm intended

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Nacra 5.5SL
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ALSO WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?

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ALSO WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?

WAS I ?? hahah.. no harm no foul...
yea sometime i revel in a pissing match... no hard feelings.

So the Rock Water will work with any MP3 player? It's really difficult to tell from their web site.

I was looking at a unit that looked very similar (not the same brand) at a local hot tub store and it seemed to indicate that it would only work with certain IPODs. Basically anything but the IPOD Touch (which sucks because that is my only Apple MP3 player).

Anyway I was also thinking of getting a Waterproof MP3 Player but am not excited about not being able to hear around me. That and my crew (wife) would think it rude to listen to my MP3 player while sailing with her. It would however solve some problems... :)

Dave

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1981 Nacra 5.2 "Lucile"
1986 Nacra 5.7 "Belle"
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had a lengthy reply typed out. browser ate it. liquor store closes in 7 minutes.

Thanks VERY much for all the info guys.

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ahh...

Anyway,

What I had in mind was something like the link to catsailor that andrew posted...the simplest of those designs used to be very common, and now I've been having a little trouble locating one. I was hoping for something more like $15 than $30, though. I like that hard case Gordon posted as it looks like it would work perfect w/ a newer model Sansa and have some room to spare, but I can't tell for sure where it connects. I'm not worried about how long it can stay submerged...its not like I ever flip over. =)

The earbuds are a non-issue for me. A few years ago I bought a bag of'm from Hong Kong...got tons of them for $1 apiece. I'm ready for them all to meet their demise as they kinda suck, so a watery or oxidized grave sounds fine.

Wolfman, I think ALL of the companies selling accessories like that use ipod and mp3 player interchangably, without stating how they actually make the connection to the device. Drives me crazy, but I suppose that's my problem. Anyway, its always tough to tell exactly what they're selling. Sadly most of the buyers don't know exactly what they have either..



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Rob
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I purchased mine from Discount Marine but they are no longer
I found it on http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208436430&listingid=45648236 for $46 with shipping.

I picked mine up at Academy and the brand is dry-pak. I have a phone and camera case from them as well. They also float. I just use the cheap headphones/earbuds when needed I replace them.

parrotmom

I picked mine up at Academy and the brand is dry-pak. I have a phone and camera case from them as well. They also float. I just use the cheap headphones/earbuds when needed I replace them.

!! I was asking so I could have some tunes for an upcoming trip to Eufaula. I sail at Hefner regularly. PMing you.

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Rob
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Pile of Nacra parts..
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I used this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010Y0ZOG/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

It worked just fine. Thanks.

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Rob
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Pile of Nacra parts..
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I just bought a pair of powered speakers at office depot called tweakers. Small enough to fit in a ziplock bag with a generic mp3 player(taped it to the boom). We were jamming for about 3 hrs or so before the rechargeable battery ran out. Not bad for 20 bucks!

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I got the EGO for my Hobie and its very nice, and tested pretty good, road in upside down in the surf flipped boat back over and was still playing, so I know the fish where
happy too.

http://www.atlanticego.com/


Danny

same unit as my Rock Water Tunes and it has worked well in all conditions except when it's honking and you can't hear it that well

danny757

I got the EGO for my Hobie and its very nice, and tested pretty good, road in upside down in the surf flipped boat back over and was still playing, so I know the fish where
happy too.

http://www.atlanticego.com/


Danny

how long do the batteries last on your units (in actual use)?

i get 2 weekends out of my 8C batts (5 or 6 sails) in my ihome player (in a dry bag).

andrewscott

how long do the batteries last on your units (in actual use)?

i get 2 weekends out of my 8C batts (5 or 6 sails) in my ihome player (in a dry bag).

Four AA Batteries will last about 8 hours

be sure to turn the volume of the iPod to the max and adjust the listening volume with the volume control of the player



edited by: snowcat58239, Nov 04, 2009 - 05:02 PM

That EGO looks like the way to go for tunes on the water. Why didn't you guys tell me about this sooner??

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I bought a few RCA Jet Splash Proof mp3 players for $10 from woot a while back...I gave a sailing buddy one, gave my wife one, and kept the other. It seemed like an easy, hassle free way to get tunes on the water, as I could just strap it to my arm and go, no water proof bag, etc.

I went sailing with it; it worked great.

Took it out a second time, this time after spending 2 hours loading it w/ a GB of tunes, and it worked fine. That aforementioned sailing buddy flipped his ride, though, so I picked up some crew and went to help. My crew had no wetsuit, so I left him the helm and jumped off to help right the other boat...totally forgetting about the 'splash proof' player. It worked for about 5 more minutes, growing quieter and quieter until it quit. Apparently being fully submerged isn't what they meant.

So I took it home, disassembled it, threw the pieces in a bag of rice for a couple days. I reassembled it today, and all worked fine. I went sailing this morning and after 10 minutes I looked down at it wondering why it was at full volume, and apparently I stripped the screws when I put it back together b/c the face was missing and it was all wet. About 20 minutes after that I pitch-poled the 5.2 and it jumped ship (or body) and was never seen again. When I got back to shore I found the face laying in the sand.

So now I'm back to the bag I listed previously.

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Rob
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Pile of Nacra parts..
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