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.
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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.
1561707
I wear it during my entire workout. Cardio and weight training. It slips over the top of your ear and cups to your ear. I've never had it fall off. Stands up to heavy sweat too.
1825776
I normally shower off before I get into the pool. What I do is use the liquid soap at the gym and wash my ears to eliminate as much oil as possible from the ear canal. I also use the largest earpiece out of the pack that comes with it (3 sizes ). I normally don't get any water in and I swim for at leas 45 min to 1 hr strait.
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
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.
1262132
when I put it on it wraps around the back of my neck which causes the ear buds to go in my ear. it stays in no matter what Im doing. The only problem I have is when it starts to hurt a little when I have them on for a long period of time. So I would move one ear bud above my ear to give it a rest. the other one stays in place. I love these. Im planning on ordering more. The instructions are not clear on how to pair. To pair, make sure its off, hold the middle button done until it starts flashing blue and red. hope I answered your question.
215948
Yes, the ear plugs are necessary if you are trying to prevent water in your ears. THe band simply keeps the earplugs from falling it. The Mack's pillow soft silicone ear plugs are not as bad as other earplugs--they conform to your ear shape, instead of the other way 'round. I agree with you, though, wouldn't it be great if the band were waterproof and would form a sort of "suction" OVER your ear, instead of IN your ear, to keep water out. Why don't you invent that?! Good luck to you. Donna
985603
No waterproof headphones are included in this listing. Our new Swimbuds Sport headphones are the best headphones in the market for lap swimming and running in the rain. Since every person's ear is different, Swimbuds Sport has 4 different styles of earbuds to find the best fit to seal out water. Original Swimbuds also work great for lap swimming and create a watertight seal in your ear to keep out water even when submersed, but only have one style of earbud. HydroHarmony headphones are good for water sports like surfing or water aerobics, but do not create a watertight seal in your ear. Scott
730846
I have never attached it to cap or goggles, I have always attached it to the straps or the top of my bathing suit. It works because I am female. If I was male with trunks on, I would roll the cord of the earphones up and attach it to swimming goggles.
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.
2271882
Not exactly, water will get in behind the earbud, but the buds do a fairly good job of evacuating the water. By no means will they keep water completely out of your ears though.
1264660
Hey Russell ! - Yes, they DO stay in place in your ears. No problem with that. This set comes with the option of a Memory Foam piece to fit in your ear. I use that option, and they stay in place all day long. If you read my review, you will learn more about them.
1803658
As for made for this device I can't say yes or no! But after fitting my sons sponge bob gels on to mine they did stay on! From my oppinion I suggest using anyone of the 6 extra gels that come with this device! After some trial and error I found that for my ear I have to use solid small gels! And they stay in and on my ears as long as I need!!! Hope this helps you!!!
2143870
I use for lap swimming. You'll need to dork around with ear phones to find ones that work best with your ears. I'd like to try the wrap phones instead of the "dangle" wires just to see. Clips nicely to goggle strap. There is a period of trial and error, getting your playlist, volume adjusted-- but I'm 50- after a few on & offs in the pool I'm a pro and love it. I use it kayaking and while doing house work, walking. It's a great tool!
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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
701909
Yes, the earphones hook over your ears (think of some older sport headphone models) and are inserted deep into your ears. If you wear a swim cap and googles this can get uncomfortable as the cap presses your ear flap into the headphone piece. Sometimes my ears would be sore (after 1 hr or swimming). The idea is that the layers of suction of the part inserted in your ear will provide a proper seal, though if you swim vigorously or for long periods of time some water leakageis inevitable. I usually found one ear kept the seal better than the other, and sound quality was sometimes compromised, but it was always better than swimming without music. I will be getting the new version of the aquabeat shortly. My old one only lasted a year so unless you get it at a great price, consider the newer model.
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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