Would this work in a shallow swim area of a lake? Does it have something that helps it float if dropped?
249790
Yes and yes! We have a pool with about 3' at the shallow end and 4.5' at the deep and and it works great! Also, when you let go it automatically turns off and floats.
249791
One thing further, it would work perfectly fine in a pool that his chest deep or a lake that is any depth that you would use it at up to 35 feet, it is rated only down to 35 feet.
249792
it floats if dropped unless it is not propely closed in wich case it sinks by the water inside the battery compartment. As an hydrodynamic device it works a lot better underwater so in a swin area will work fine if the lake is quiet with not noticeable stream. Believe me, at half sinking works poorly but when you pun under water level it is really nice.
249793
It is positively Buoyant. If you let go of underwater it will float to the surface.
249794
This is meant to stay buoyant in the water. It will float to the surface if dropped. Please let us know if there is anything else that you may need.
594266
I've been using it for scuba in Florida and it works. I didn't want one that would float so I got this one. It's not designed for water but works great. You just have to remember to let it dry in a cool dry area. The size was great for me also.
423075
It comes with foam inside the shaft and a foam ring on the outside. It floats pretty well by itself. It will still float without the outer foam ring, just less so. I lost one in a river, but I can't say for sure that more flotation would have made a difference. On flat water it will be fine.
1517489
I believe it would sink, but am not 100% positive about that. If you stretched it across the top of your pool and could fasten it somehow- maybe that would work.
1019594
Absolutely it does float - tested it out in the pool! Great speaker - unbelievable sound!! You're going to love it!
764229
No it doesn't float. We would toss it into a small pool in the back yard, and it would sink. Get the brightest colors because if you are playing in shallow water, the bright colors make it easier to spot in the water when it sinks.
380428
I would give it at least 2-3 inches water depth. It works fine floating around. The suction cups comes with a string so it will move some. Keep in mind it only works in direct sun. It will not work on cloudy days or just day light.
1241989
No it will not. As a matter of fact, the hollowed pole will fill with water, causing it to sink. Just tighten the strap to your wrist and you'll be fine, unless you really need it to float, if thats the case then you might want to consider something else .
1467333
Depends on your size, how well inflated the pool is and how much water is in the pool. It will support a small amount of weight.
474441
I would say as long as the bottom lid is closed tight it should float back up regardless of depth, also keep in mind the depth rating of the gopro water proof case (100+ feet).
61658
It should float but the float may be just to hold to camera only and not with the pole but if your using the pole under water then you dont need the float
1979042
I think that it would work for that purpose. Mine didn't hold air like it should have and I ultimately just tossed it out. I considered keeping it to use as a pool for our little one in the summer. You do need to be able to drain it where you use it... it will most likely just collapse if you try to pick it up to move and dump the water.... Hope this helps!
81782
It does not float in the water BUT GoPro does make a back for your GoPro that does float which works great!
61655
In general, it will. The pole is not very buoyant, it's made of metal and has very little floatation itself. The floaty is enough to keep it from sinking too quickly, but if you let it go and just leave it alone, then it will slowly sink down. That said, I used the pole with my GoPro and Floaty in the lake for 2 weeks and the Bahamas for a week, and never lost it.
1684873
To be honest - I have no tried it. I only use it when I am drifting in pretty shallow waters. Sorry I am no help.
1908189
It can, but if it is too small for the area it will blow around. We anchor it down with something heavy and it works well, helps keep things out of the pool
304908
No, it does not float. I lost my first of these by dropping it out of a canoe. Went straight to the bottom.