Has Anyone Tried the SWIMMAN Ipod or the H20 Waterproof Case

[Swimalison]

I'm dying to use an ipod while I swim.
Has anyone tried any of these devices?
The H20 is a waterproof case with earphones.....just bought it but hope that wasn't a mistake..(got online..haven't received to try out yet!)

LMK!!!!! THANKS!!!

[Swimalison]

Anyone? Anyone?
come on, I know someone can fill me in on these gadgets!!

[Swimalison]

HELLO??? Echo echo..I know I used deotorant today!!!
Anyone? Come on............

[cwilson]

I haven't but I'm curious to know how you like it when you get it...Listening to music would sure help block out the screaming kids taking lessons

[Swimalison]

Originally Posted by cwilson

I haven't but I'm curious to know how you like it when you get it...Listening to music would sure help block out the screaming kids taking lessons

HAHA! So true!
I decided against the H20 case and I think I'm going to get the SWIMMAN here soon instead. Will let you know!!!!!THANKS!

[anita]

I would love to have one. I did ask an OW swimmer how she liked hers and she loved it. She used the one that rests on your cheeks and sends vibrations through your cheek bones.

[decent freestyler]

I would like to get one as well. I haven't seen much for reviews or how it's "worn"...as long as it doesn't impede stroke I think it would be a good idea.

[toader]

Originally Posted by anita

I would love to have one. I did ask an OW swimmer how she liked hers and she loved it. She used the one that rests on your cheeks and sends vibrations through your cheek bones.

What you are referring to is the SWIMP3 players.

I think what the original poster is referring to are the water tight cases that you can put an IPod into and swim with.



Personally...I would like to try the SWIMP3 players as well. You just download music directly to it, slip it under your goggles strap and the music transmits through your cheek bones to your ear. Works pretty well supposedly.

[SeanCraymore]

I purchased the H2Oaudio headset unit but returned it. The main problem was that the headphones would not stay in your ears. They are connected to rigid pieces which pull out very easily when swimming laps.

The SwimMan version looks far superior and I am eager to try it out. The main problem I have had is finding headphones that stay sealed.

[Ron Lockman]

http://www.swimlocker.com/ProductDet...FSQdagodWVVYrg

I use the Swimp3 player, and absolutely love it, it is spectacular. Most of my swimming is done in the Ocean, and I usually swim about 2 miles at a time,..I have an eclectic mixture of music,..classical, rock, new age, spiritual ,blues, movie themes ( I had the theme from Jaws on it for about a year). Sunday I did a 5 mile rough water race which took almost 3 hours and the music got me thru it,..kind of like having a shrink with me.

[Swede]

I have not tried the IPOD but I do have the FINIS SwiMP3 player that I got from Amazon.com. I LOVE ITIt just clipps on to your googles and of you go. To charge it you just plugg it in to a computer. Very small and compact.

[triathlete23]

Yes, I've tried about everything out there including H20, Otterbox, Finis, you name it. The only player and headset that I have found that really works, isn't bulky, and sounds and feels great in the ears is the Swimman waterproofed iPod Shuffle and Headset. All other headsets either don't stay in your ears, feel terrible and produce tinny sound or produce wavering and very distracting sound. Every time your ear comes out of the water with the Finis, the music volume drops. With every breath you take the volume changes so much that it drives you crazy. As for the player itself, there is nothing smaller, easier to wear or easier to work than the Swimman iPod Shuffle. When I use it for my workouts, I hardly know that I'm wearing it. There is no drag, or stuff flopping around like when I use the bulky plastic cases such as those made by H20 and Otterbox. Using the Swimman is just pure music and swimming bliss.

[Ron Lockman]

Tri

I HAVE to wear ear plugs when I swim,..do the swimman earbuds keep water out? How long is the cable between the ipod and the headsets?

Thanks Ron

[triathlete23]

Ron,

Yes. The Swimman earbuds keep the water out. I think that they even have two sizes of earbuds, but I have only needed to use the regular sized ones. I usually don't like to wear anything in my ears as my ear canals can become sore, but Swimman's earbuds are really comfortable so I haven't had any problems with them as I have with other headsets.

[Ron Lockman]

Tri

Is the length of the cable that goes from the ipod to the earbuds a hassel? Does it tuck away neatly?

[Swimalison]

Yeah,
I tried that H20 case with waterproof headphones and HATED it. It was way too big and the earphones kept coming out of my ears too.
I think I'm going to try the SWIMMAN..(birthday is coming up!!)
THANKS for all of your reviews!
Keep them coming!!

[triathlete23]

Ron,

I've just measured my Swimman headset cable length and it come out at about 4 feet. The cable is staight and not coiled as are some of the other headsets. This seems to work a lot better as I have found that the coiled cables tend to increase water drag and this tends to pull on the headeset. Coiled cables also seem to flop around a lot and this interfers with my workout. I usually wear my Swimman iPod on my suit by clipping it onto the left side of my waistband using the iPod's built in clip. The cable then goes up the center of my back and the cable branches at about my neck to go to the right and left audio transducers. The headset clips nicely onto my goggle headband and the earbuds are easily placed in the ears. Because the transducers are clipped onto the goggle strap, there is no cable tugging on the earbuds due to water drag on the cable as there is in other types of headsets. This seems to allow the earbuds to stay in the ears even when I do my kick-turns. Any excess cable left over, I just tuck into my suit from my left side right next to the iPod Shuffle to about the center of my back. In that way, the cable never interferes with any of the strokes that I'm doing. BTW, I have seen other people clip the Swimman iPod onto the back of their goggle strap and then coil up the headset cable and clip it to the goggle strap right next to the Swimman iPod. I hope that this helps you out a bit.

[Swimalison]

Originally Posted by triathlete23

Ron,

I've just measured my Swimman headset cable length and it come out at about 4 feet. The cable is staight and not coiled as are some of the other headsets. This seems to work a lot better as I have found that the coiled cables tend to increase water drag and this tends to pull on the headeset. Coiled cables also seem to flop around a lot and this interfers with my workout. I usually wear my Swimman iPod on my suit by clipping it onto the left side of my waistband using the iPod's built in clip. The cable then goes up the center of my back and the cable branches at about my neck to go to the right and left audio transducers. The headset clips nicely onto my goggle headband and the earbuds are easily placed in the ears. Because the transducers are clipped onto the goggle strap, there is no cable tugging on the earbuds due to water drag on the cable as there is in other types of headsets. This seems to allow the earbuds to stay in the ears even when I do my kick-turns. Any excess cable left over, I just tuck into my suit from my left side right next to the iPod Shuffle to about the center of my back. In that way, the cable never interferes with any of the strokes that I'm doing. BTW, I have seen other people clip the Swimman iPod onto the back of their goggle strap and then coil up the headset cable and clip it to the goggle strap right next to the Swimman iPod. I hope that this helps you out a bit.

THANKS for all the great info! I just bought the SWIMMAN!!!!!
Will give you all the review once I get it and try it out for a good swim!!!!

[Swimalison]

OK ALL! I'm back with my review of the IPOD SWIMMAN!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This thing rocks.
The first time I tried it, I had the larger earbuds on it. They didn't stay in my ears.
The second time I used it, I put the smaller earbuds along with some neosporin (as recommended by the company) on the buds and omg they didn't budge!
Music sounded pretty good too. Sometimes on flip turns it kinda gets softer but as soon as you start swimming the sound is amazing again.
As all gadgets, it's somewhat of a comptraption. You have to hook the earphones on your goggle strap.
I put it on the goggles first, then put the goggles on my head and my swimcap OVER the goggles for extra security!
I'm very pleased with this and makes swimming so much more fun!
Nothing beats swimming to Nine Inch Nails..hehe(I know..bad music to some of you all..it's very energetic to me though..)
Now...stop reading this and go buy one!!!!!

[Ron Lockman]

After hearing glowing reviews I purchased a swimman ( even tho I have a swimp3 player and am happy with it ). It arrived a day after I ordered it, but I could not get it to communicate with my computer,..I sent it back ( they were very helpful and bent over backwards to please me ) and am looking forward to receiving another ) . I never got a chance to test the earbuds,..hopefully they will work. What kind of "neosporin" did use use and ....how?

Thanks in avance

Ron