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Case for snowboarding

I see lots of threads in here talking about the otterbox cases, but it doesn't look like they are waterproof/resistant. Does anyone know of a case that could be used for snowboarding? Doesn't have to be waterproof but provide some moisture protection and some crush protection.
Thanks

I use my seidio rugged case when i snowboard and keep it in my pants pocket, everything's fine...just don't fall. Alternatively, keeping it in the lower leg pockets would keep it out of danger even if you do happen to fall.

I use an otterbox commuter for daily abuse and while it's by no means meant to be water proof, the tight fitting rubber flaps do keep the Evos' various ports protected from light moisture.
Whenever I'm working someplace where I know I'll be using my phone in very wet conditions I'll just throw it in a ziploc snack sized baggie which it fits perfectly in. Cheap and effective protection without adding any extra bulk and it doesn't impair the touchscreen or speaker any.
I'm sure an Otterbox defender would provide superior impact resistance and do a pretty good job of keeping it dry if you've got the cash for it.

Sounds like you need the Ballistic case. Of course, they aren't available yet.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-evo-ballistic-hc-series-case
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I thought about a baggie, but I'm using it mainly for music, so I need to get a cable out for that, and still have decent moisture protection.

goaliemn said:
I thought about a baggie, but I'm using it mainly for music, so I need to get a cable out for that, and still have decent moisture protection.
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BB has a case and headphones that are waterproof. People use them to swim with. There is an armband that you put the phone in and I'm not sure how the rest works, but it does seem to work well for the people using it.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=8231667903159885445&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=h2o&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Eq68326f%7E%7Encabcat0200000%23%232%23%239&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n

I used a siedio active limited case in my chest pocket on a recent Colorado snowboarding trip. It was my first time out so I fell A LOT. Took it out a few times to use it, fell every way you could imagine, all was fine.
I dont think you need a crazy tough case. The little bit of water that might reach it (from your hands or gloves) wouldnt hurt it anyway. Assuming you have decent gear that isnt going to be wet.

I went boarding last weekend with my EVO. My Burton jacket has an inner pocket that fits the phone and also comes with a headphone jack that I connected to. Then I just used my old palm pre headset connected to the jacket's audio output and used the headset button to control mixzing. Everything worked great. There are plenty of jackets with "ipod input/controls" that you can look into.

I have a snowboarding pants and jacket (matching set) for anyone who is interested. I bought this last winter from REI. The website stated that I order 1 size bigger than what I would normally wear.....but it's just way too big on me.
It's very warm and is water and wind proof. I wore a t-shirt under the snowsuit in 10 degree weather and was very toasty. I figure there aren't too many snowboarders on this forum but I know there are quite a few ice fisherman.

I went to Copper Mountain a few weeks ago and boarded. No case on the phone. I just put it in the media pocket on my DC coat and it worked fine. Fell a few times but everytime I brought my phone out it was perfectly dry. Also, you usually protect your ribs and stuff when you fall so inner jacket pockets work good for phones and iPods and such.

Samsung S2 Waterproof Case: Aquapac

I wanted a waterproof case for my S2 so I could use it whilst hill walking. I've used Aquapac cases before, so decided to try them out again with their Small Whanganui Electronics Case (348).
I haven't used it out in the wilds, or tested it's waterproofness, so I'll limit this post to simply providing some pictures for those wondering about the fit and what it looks like.
The packaging states it's touch screen friendly and it is. Playing around in the house I've had no problems using the phone. I even made a couple of phone calls and while it wasn't as clear as without the case, it was still audible both ways.
I wasn't expecting a window in the rear; but then, I wasn't expecting one side to be clear and the other grey. Maybe the grey is a tougher material?
RRP is £20, but I picked it up for £17.99 delivered.

Thank you very much this was exactly what i needed ! i will go into holiday next week and i wanted something different...now there will be no problem at the beach

waterproof bag

Before you seal it, do you try to squeeze as much air out of it as you can? Looks like the phone would shift around quite a bit when it's in there.

Has anyone tried a waterproof armband (thinking more for running than swimming). Would be good to get some feedback before buying...

Hi,
i'm using SEaLABox waterproof case for my S2 for couple of months
check out the SEaLABox test:
swimmingwaterproofcases.com/sealabox-a-waterproof-mobile-case-from-krusell

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tshoulihane said:
Has anyone tried a waterproof armband (thinking more for running than swimming). Would be good to get some feedback before buying...
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My waterproof phone cover, DryCASE, is great and it comes with an arm band especially for water sports! DryCASE is a clear, plastic waterproof bag that uses a patented technology to ensure an air tight seal.
The basic DryCASE comes with an arm band as well as waterproof earphones.
Hope this helps!

well, you can try Winner Skin (Golovan) Reviewed by Jessica, tho the video show he use S3, I think they have for S2 also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_o9gXAs8eU

Hey can I please know the name of the case (not the waterproof one, the case you're using for your phone).
Thanks

I have own of this cases: Aquapac
I have done snorkeling with it.
Its totally dry, this is the main purpouse and works well.
The problem for me is if you try to operate, with the pressure, it happens to me that the plastic becomes like it was a screen protector but it "touches" the screen so its really hard to control the phone, for example to take pictures, i do not pretend to call from under the water ... rolf XD
If i try to put as much air as i can it operates better but its not a proper solution.
Does it happens the same with the other ones?
by the way, I understand that the main use of them is just to protect not to operate under the water

hi guys,
maybe you heard something about water resistant case?
I would like to dive with it up to 3 meters down..

kiler_pl said:
hi guys,
maybe you heard something about water resistant case?
I would like to dive with it up to 3 meters down..
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i don't think water resistant is the same as water proof

steeljack99 said:
i don't think water resistant is the same as water proof
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and that's why I tought about water proof case, sory for my mistake

I got this bus used for 2 hours

apm5307 said:
My waterproof phone cover, DryCASE, is great and it comes with an arm band especially for water sports! DryCASE is a clear, plastic waterproof bag that uses a patented technology to ensure an air tight seal.
The basic DryCASE comes with an arm band as well as waterproof earphones.
Hope this helps!
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Have you tried swimming with it ?

Waterproof / Solid Case for Bike Trail and Outdoor Sports

I'm looking for a very solid and waterproof case for bike trails and other outdoor sports.
Small as possible to be inside a pocket
100% water/rain proof. I don´t go inside a river with it, but several times I get a very dirt and hard rain trails
I would like to protect the whole body, I can eventually fall to the ground and the device also, so it need to be made with hard material like solid plastic or aluminum.
It can be all closed, like a box, I don´t usually use the phone inside a trail, just need it in emergency situations and for log my tracks.

I got such a case from the lical sports shop. Its just a watertight box just big enough to fit a wallet or s3. Only cob is that you need to fill it up with soft things. I used a silicon baking math with a thick sock aroynd it.
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How do you balance safety vs bulky cases?

As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails

4Nails said:
As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails
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Folio/Wallet/Flipcases provide above moderate protection and adds a little bulk. (if your pockets or jacket pockets can fit trifold wallets it will fit a note 4 with a folio case without too much trouble.)
While life proof cases provide high protection but makes your phone feel like fort Knox.
The there are the minimalistic bumpers/featherlight/frames which add the least amount of bulk and offers little in the drop protection if your phone falls at a bad angle especially screen down.

I got a caseology case with slightly raised bumper around the screen and a uv screen protector. Didn't seem to add much bulk and the only thing I've noticed is that my windshield holder is a bit tight. If the gorilla glass on this is half as good add the galaxy s3, I don't see a situation where the phone will be in much danger other than from water.
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4Nails said:
As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails
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I own 2 different ones from this company and love the both. Provides the needed scratch protection without bulking up. There really is no need for a bulky case on most phones now.
Skinomi® TechSkin - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Screen Protector + Carbon... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4K9GFA/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_fDWuub17QAWG5
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Just be careful. I've never used a case and have had cell phones for fifteen years without breaking one. I also stopped using screen protectors when Gorilla Glass came along, and have had no scratches since then.
You do need to take care to anticipate and avoid likely failure modes. But you need to do that even with a case, since it provides only partial protection anyway.
* Carry the phone only in a snug front pants pocket, display facing inward, nothing else in the pocket. And verify that the phone is actually inside the pocket before releasing your grip.
* If you place it on a surface, make sure it's face-up and not precariously near the edge, and not perched over a toilet.
* When a power cord or headset cord is attached, be extremely careful that there's no opportunity to hit the cord and drag the phone so it falls. Try to use BT headsets rather than wired ones.
You'll eventually break a phone even if you're careful. But if it only happens once every ten or twenty years, it's still preferable to the expense and inconvenience of using cases.

I use uag case the best of both worlds.
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4Nails said:
As a bare phone I have found that very quickly my Note 4 is not big, it is my G5 that is small. The Note 4 fits easily into pants and jacket pockets. However that may change as I add a case.
How do you make the trade off between a bulky case which may come with perceived high degree of safety, yet at the same time perhaps no longer fit easily in a pants or jacket pocket?
Thanks
4Nails
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If I'm going to be in a precarious situation or if I'll be running around in a hurry, I add the protection of a bulky case. If I'm going to be in a situation where I can afford to be more careful I'll use it without the case.

I got the Spigen Case Capsule. It's keeps the phone nice and thin. Seems protected enough, small lip and it sits flush on the back. Camera don't stick out. But I am very carful with my phones.

jlczl said:
If I'm going to be in a precarious situation or if I'll be running around in a hurry, I add the protection of a bulky case. If I'm going to be in a situation where I can afford to be more careful I'll use it without the case.
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That sounds wise. I'm rarely in an environment more challenging than an office, so when I am I just put the phone in a padded pocket in my backpack. If that were a more frequent occurrence, I'd get a case to use in those situations.

UAG
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phone case

Could anyone recommend a case that dosent soak up heat from the sun? I deliver food all day and cant put my phone anywhere but in direct sunlight most of the day. It seems to handle better without the current case on but then its prone to a cracked screen situation.

Sounds like you need a car holder with a cooling fan lol, keep phone out of direct sunlight. The sun cooks phones, not good for them.
Maybe look for some type of case or a holder with a heat sink of some kind, more than likely some form of holder would be available.
I find phone stays cooler out of a case too, it conducts heat via your body or surfaces faster without one.
Most cases, even expensive ones, are either some form of rubber/plastic which don't conduct heat very well and more than likely insulate it if anything.
Edit: Cheapest option would be to use a holder that clips onto your fan/heater grill and just turn on your air conditioning.