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iPhone case for snowboarding? (max protection)

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thebard

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Jan 2, 2009
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Hi All,

I'm looking for something to put my phone (3GS) in when I snowboard. I already have a case on the phone, but I want to be able to put it in a full enclosed case, and when (if) I ever need to use my phone (say to find someone on the mountain), I will then take it out of the case and use it. Basically I want maximum protection if I take a spill. Again: I already have a case on the phone, so I'm not looking for something like an Otterbox defender, I'm looking for something totally different, something like a snap case that fully encloses the iphone and wont allow any damage to the phone (unless it comes out of the case, or if I take a really super nasty fall, which in that case, I'll have bigger problems.... :) ).

Thanks!
 
thick case + leather holster ("pouch") should be fine for almost everything.
 
to me its just too big of a risk to go snowboarding with an iphone. Ive had 3-4 friends who had their water sensors turn red because they had their iphone in their pocket

Me and my friends just use walkie talkies ( $30 for two)

immediate response, you can keep your gloves on ( unlike the iphone) and you don't have to worry about damaging a $500 piece of equipment

If you still need music, get yourself a 2nd gen ipod shuffle
 
otterbox is known for their protection
may be a lil bulky but it does its job well
 
Thanks for all the responses. Unfortunately, I don't think I described what I was looking for well enough. I am not looking for something that is functional to be able to use in the case (like the Otterbox 2600), I'm looking for something that completely covers the phone with no part of the phone showing. This would prevent the screen from breaking if hit in just the wrong way (my biggest concern), and the Otterbox 2600 will not protect this. This would be something like shown here: http://snapshot.sysv.com/photos/snap_case.jpg

Obviously not something that big, that that gives the idea of what I'm looking for. Basically if I ever did need to use my phone, I could take it out of the case and use it that way.

Thanks!
 
Gmask Skin? Could protect your iPhone for every corner & edge, it was sth I've been looking for, but not sure if it suit you.

It can protect against any potential scratches, important thing is it doesn't leave any stains after removal. Safe!

visit www.gmask.com for info if you want.
 
I think the Pelican case is exactly what I'm looking for! I am mostly concerned with shatter protection for the screen, not so much waterproofing since I only plan on using the phone if need be to find someone. The Otterbox won't protect against screen shattering as much as I'd like to feel comfortable with. Plus the Pelican seems to be "water-resistant" which would be enough if I managed to accidentally drop it, which probably wont happen hardly ever. It also seems that there is enough space to allow for an iPhone with an existing case on it. This is good since I have a Switcheasy Neo, which as some of you may know is not the type of case you want to go through the trouble and be spending time taking off and putting back on on a regular basis. Thanks all for the suggestions! I'm gonna give the Pelican a try!
 
i'd still recommend Gmask as fundamental against any potential scratches, if it meet yours objective.... :)
 
You will be satisified with the pelican case. I have one that I put several phones in while on my boat. I learned the hard way by ruining two phones on my boat. I have had no problems, and the case has gotten quite wet. Also, the rubber lining will help with impacts. Also, pelican offers different sizes, if you want to get a box to hold all of your important stuff (like wallet, keys, etc.).
 
I have always used the otterbox defender when boarding and have felt safe with it. Never any issues. If you want to take it a step further you can put it in a ziplock bag as well.

When boarding I make a riding playlist that is a couple hours long. Put in my earbuds and use the in line controls to manage songs and volume. Never have to take the iphone out of my inside pocket.
 
I use a generic eBay OtterBox case. Only costs $5 and protects from falls. I put the case in my chest pocket (internal) and that should take care of the phone getting wet. Then just make sure you don't wipeout.
 
I also needed a case with a good protection, and i found the OB defender a little bulky for my taste so i went with OB Commuter and I'm quite happy with it, it offers good protection(maybe not as good as Defender) and is less bulkier too.
 
I just pre-ordered the lifeproof case it claims waterproof up to 2 meters. They have a video to prove it. It is 20 bucks more than the otterbox defender, but it is most definitely worth it.

http://www.lifeproof.com/
 
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