Does the ear band stay in place while lap swimming? I am an adult swimmer looking for an effective way to keep water out of my ears.
77193
Yes! Best thing I ever spent money on. I bought one for my then 5 year old who jumps, dives...and everything else in the water and it stays put. It saved him from a lot of earaches and pain and saved me from worry whenever we went to the water parks.
77194
I mainly use the band to keep my earbuds on, but I've used it with earplugs and they are even better. Answering your question, yes they did work for me while lap swimming, it gets a few times to find the perfect place though, but once you've got it you'll have no problem.If you are going to use earplugs I strongly advice using some silicone ones, as Christmas tree or other type of earplugs protruding from ears can cause pain over time (with the band on)
77195
If you get it tight enough to stay on your head it doesn't hold the earplugs and it pulls them out. I would skip it if I were you.
77196
Yes, vigorous lap-swimming and flip-turns are not a problem. You do need to use these with the "Medical Grade Doc's Pro Ear Plugs" (also available on Amazon) to keep water out of your ears without causing swimmer's ear and other medical problems associated with regular ear plugs.
77197
My 2 yr old wears the ear band and it does seem to stay in place while swimming. We use it with wax earplugs for extra protection.
497621
Hmm...well the 'headband' really does not go on your head as more traditional headphones might. It really rides on the neck. Or at least that's how I use them. So in other words, the ear pieces hang from your ears, with the large curved part riding on your neck. Hope that makes sense. This is the best example I could find no short notice - http://reviews.mtbr.com/review-qak-thump-blu-headphones/thump_blu_wearing
2271883
The ear buds do keep most of the water out but they do leak a little due to shifts while you're exercising - that said: I'm prone to Swimmer's Ear and have had absolutely no problems since I started using the Pyle MP3.
489424
Always check the reception based on where you intend on swimming. I have at least 1 NPR station that comes in clearly in my locality. I enjoy swimming with mine but have to keep the earbud wires tucked under my goggles strap because the friction from my shoulder rotation on the wire occasionally tugs the earbuds out. I definately enjoy the motivational boost of swimming with my MP3 playlist.
464706
What I do is actually superglue the buds to the earphone. Before swimming, I moisten the outside of the buds with water before putting them in. The secret is to rapidly jiggle the buds in. That creates the watertight seal. Since I started doing that I haven't had much trouble. It is tricky to get the knack of it. You have to secure the buds to the earphones though, otherwise you will find they pop off and are tricky and scary to retrieve!
1168293
Can you swim with the heart rate strap and the Vivofit. Most bluetooth devices can not transmit under water. This is the reason I am sending back the Polar Loop and H7 because I can't track my heart rate while swimming.
1635773
Yes, they prevented any water from seeping into my ears, they have little ear buds that are like little suction cups, that prevent water from getting into your ear. One side of the headphones just stopped working, but I was using them as my reg headphones because they are so comfy!
125083
We have many customers who love using their waterproof iPod shuffle for water aerobics. Some have mentioned, however, that they prefer to use our Hydroharmony Headphones rather than the Swimbuds headphones for water aerobics because they have a headset band that wraps around the back of their head for more support. If you have any further questions, please contact us at help@underwateraudio.com. -Underwater Audio Customer Service
2280576
I've only used it in a pool. I think it would stay on but I'm not sure the ear phones would stay in.
1621634
It stays pretty secure on my knee if fitted properly even when I am pouring with sweat. I suggest you carefully consider the size you get to make sure it is right. As far as swimming I would assume it would stay still.
509674
no, the ear plugs are permanently attached with their own waterproof gaskets. There is some slack when you have them in your ears so when you turn your head they don't come out of your ears. it doesn't attach to your swim cap, it attaches to your goggle strap on the back of your head. hope this helps.
1411186
Yes, because they are sticky. I think they're great. I have a tube in my eardrum and can't get any water in my ear canal. I even go in the pool.
1166242
It actually works best for underwater swimming. When ears are out of the water, you can hardly hear the music. You hear it loud and clear when underwater. Warning, though, I would not buy this again because of other issues.
397737
I haven't had any problems at all with falling out of my ears. And I mainly run trails so there is some jumping over rocks and tree roots if that helps. The band that goes around the back of your neck also goes over the ears and prevents falling out.
786781
Yes, I use them for daily lap swimming. I swim between 1200 and 2200 yards five days a week. It works well as long as I tuck the wires into my goggle strap and then carefully take my turns. Sometimes, I come off the wall at a weird angle and I do flood my ears which makes it hard to hear. At that point I take them out and swim the rest without them - and then start again with them the next day.
604599
You need to find the perfect fit of buds to avoid getting water in your ears. I use the medium ones and I have no problem with water in my ears
1519547
I just got mine today and only tried it for a few minutes but for that short time it seemed like it stays on your ear very well. I actually was working outside carrying 4x4 wood sections because I was testing it out and didnt have time to put it back in the house before I had to carry them and it seemed like it fits well enough that you could actually wear it while moving around a lot. for My ear anyways it is a VERY good fit.