iPhone case

[WindMuch]

I've done FaceTime video chats with my wife and kids (and a few friends) while out at Sherman. They can hear fine (with tons of background wind noise) - I can't hear much (video calls use the speaker for audio). In the HitCase, I can hear well using the phone normally..


Kirk out

[Aloha]

Sonny brings up a good point - foiling would make it a lot easier to talk on the phone, e-file your taxes, or give yourself a quick pedicure while out on the water

[boardpuppy]

Hey guys,
Lifeproof makes a great water proof case with a slim profile.
http://www.lifeproof.com/en/?medium=tsa ... lsrc=aw.ds

I have used one for 2 years. It's awesome when ever I take my Iphone4 on boats and it came in handy when I dropped it in the dog bowel. I don't trust myself taking my phone kiting because I have a horrible track record with ruining phones. (I kite with the buddy system and/or VHF radio)

BIG TIP with any water proof case is to test its seals once a month-every few months. Also Let the case air dry vs. towel dry (trapped lint from towels can poetically cause a leak in the seal. Read the manufactures info on this.

Cheers,
Laurel

[WindMuch]

I just received an email from HItCase - their iPhone 5 cases are on sale for $50 off through Sunday 2/15/2015):

http://store.hitcase.com/?utm_source=HI ... -313175497

Kirk out

[mcfly777]

I have used 2 cases similar to the ones Sonny linked to (they are all the same with different brands). Both cases worked really well, seal tight, I can make a call if I have to though hearing is not easy through the thick plastic but it works in a pinch. For <$10 it works well and keeps the sand (and water) out of the phone. This case also comes with the lanyard that is really secure.

Leo

[Aloha]

Bump on idea re: testing it every month. Any drybag / waterproof case etc. I've ever own eventually reached a point where it didn't seal anymore. Time periods varied - but the thing about watertight seals are, they work until they don't.. And then the price of the failure can be steep!

[Xor]

Well, with the pvc packs it is only top seal, I've had my Aquapac for like 10 years already and it works great (well worth 40 euro I paid back then in europe), mostly using to keep keys with remote while kiting, but as well used it a lot for the phone, keys, money etc on vacations.
Will upgrade to a smaller one soon to make sure it's new and smaller profile specifically for keeping fob keys while kiting.