Any opinions on trying to swim at the beach with one of these things on? (In rough water/waves at Lake Michigan-- including diving into waves)?
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Any Body Glove product is a quality piece of equipment. This model allows ample mobility and freedom of movement with little 'ride-up. It also has a high buoyancy factor, giving peace of mind for a MOB victim, if necessary. Please keep in mind, a PFD is no substitute for knowing how to swim. It's to be thought of, as an aid for an incident in water, used to assist to wearer.
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Unfortunately I'm in the middle of the Desert right now so it's being tested with the extreme heat, blowing sand, sweat, and dust. It's performed great so far. I have not been in the water w/ it yet. I am a scuba diver and it is guaranteed waterproof down to 33 feet so I will test it for you when I have the chance. It should work just fine. Just make sure you rinse it in fresh water if you take it into salt water. Salt water will destroy any metal over time.
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I would recommend the sevylor rio instead of the quickpack. It is better made and it is open like a canoe. It doesn't track in the water quite as well as the quickpack but for an inflatable it's a fun way to get away from the shoreline and get some exercise.
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Yes! This would definitely be a better (and lighter) choice for a triathlon, rather than a wetsuit! Good luck!
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if you are in the water it will be fine, not for on land tho. it is like a thin wet suit
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Amazon sent me an email to answer this and I can't but I can say that the wetsuit is thick enough to work. We went to lake Michigan this summer and the water was very cold (I never went in) but my incredibly wussy, wimpy daughter did and was warm enough in it! :)
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Hi Julie, this is a fantastic swim mask, but it would be terrible for snorkeling. I completly agree with the other answers.Good luck.
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Ive ridden with it a few times in the rain without problems. Other then that i dont know, i wouldnt go swimming with it :).
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I didn't use mine long enough to get wet bc I hated it! But I have a few relatives that use theirs & they kept dry to spills & baby slobbers however I don't know anyone who actually took it underwater!
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It is NOT a life saving apparatus. However, it does keep you afloat, but does not keep your head above water unless you moves arms and legs. It is meant for water arobics. I am not a swimmer, but use this for aerobics.
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I bought this for my granddaughter/daughter. It is super great for the pool, however, she said the adult "floatie" is not as great as using a noodle. I think you could use this at the beach as long as you are not depending on using the "floatie" to keep you afloat!
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you sit down on the mesh seat, so your floating really well. With little waves this would be great, bigger waves would toss you around, but won't sink you. Have fun....
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Reasonably, and I would trust out for regular swimming. The circuitry is protected by rubber seal, but it really doesn't look all that secure.that said, one of mine gets dunked in a water bowl without problem.
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Water related sports? absolutely. I took mine SCUBA diving, where with a snappy coil connects it to my BC. Surfing? I don't surf so I'm not sure. I suppose that you'd want it tethered to yourself somehow so in case you drop it, you'll still have it. GoPro provides other mounts that can attach directly to your board or to your head.
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I have not hired them in the water, but I do not see why not!- try one and see! And then please let me know how it worked out. Great idea!
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the one I got was not working properly...it was older with old setting on it...it is suppose to be fine for swimming..
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Well my thoughts are since it has a clip you could wear a headband to clip it to, or buy a strap to put around your arm and clip it there or perhaps even clip it to somewhere on your swim trunks... possible solutions perhaps....