Spendy iPhone 4 case - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 08-23-2011, 05:49 AM

The real question is if you would find it. I put my stuff in a ottebox waterproof case.

poorpaddy · 08-23-2011, 07:21 AM

Looks like a solid case after watching the youtube videos but I would like some kind of tether slot so that I can attach a floatie on it in case I am in 20-100ft of water can't retrieve it from the yak. Once think I don't understand is how do you press the home button on the front of the iPhone?

sandydiego · 08-23-2011, 07:36 AM

Been using this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Over-Board-Wat.../dp/B0023SNZQS

Have not had any problems with it and have been using it for a year now. For $20 I will get a new one soon. Nothing lasts for long on the yak....... Also came with a neck cord that is adjustable.

Siebler · 08-23-2011, 08:06 AM

We have been selling the heck out of the DryCorp Dry Case. These ones have a vacuum deal on them so that you can pump the air out and use the touch screen with no bugs. Customers have been very happy with them, and they are only 40.00.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ne-Case/Detail

Lets_Fish · 08-23-2011, 12:08 PM

X2 on the DryCase. I have one and love it. And if you like listening to you tunes get the waterproof headphones!

T Bone · 08-23-2011, 12:56 PM

get a G,Zone commando.

problem solved.

dsafety · 08-23-2011, 03:06 PM

The folks at LifeProof have asked me to do a review of this case from the prospective of a kayak fisherman. I have had this device for the past couple of weeks and am very impressed. Unlike the flexible plastic cases, this one is not bulky. It is only slightly larger than the phone itself. Unlike most of the hard cases, all the phone functions work perfectly while the phone is in the case. You can even film video underwater.

Someone mentioned a lanyard for this case. This is very important to me as well since I like to wear my phone around my neck for easy access. LifeProof has a floating lanyard in the works but is not yet available. I had to jerry-rig one for my purposes. It is not pretty but it works. Lanyard.jpg

I have not yet taken this thing fishing but hope to get out sometime this week. When I do, I plan to put this thing through its paces. This may included intentionally flipping my yak during a launch or landing.

Before anyone calls me an idiot, you should know that I have checked this thing out very carefully. I soaked the case in water for several hours before putting the phone in... no leaks. I have used the phone in my pool and even shot some video underwater. No problems so far. This thing is nearly bulletproof. I have faith that it will provide more than enough protection under just about any conditions that I am likely to encounter while on the water in a kayak.

Stay Tuned.

Bob

old_rookie · 08-23-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siebler

We have been selling the heck out of the DryCorp Dry Case. These ones have a vacuum deal on them so that you can pump the air out and use the touch screen with no bugs. Customers have been very happy with them, and they are only 40.00.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ne-Case/Detail

I have not been able to use the touch screen when all the air is sucked out. It acts as if I am touching the screen in places that I am not touching.

Been using the OverBoard for the phone for a while. The other day I decided to test it with paper inside and completely submerging it, the paper got wet. Not sure if I did something wrong sealing it shut.

For the digital camera I have used the Dicapac - zip closure and folds over with velcro. Seems the best so far.

08-23-2011, 08:06 AM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	We have been selling the heck out of the DryCorp Dry Case. These ones have a vacuum deal on them so that you can pump the air out and use the touch screen with no bugs. Customers have been very happy with them, and they are only 40.00. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ne-Case/Detail __________________ CJ Siebler

08-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#6
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	get a G,Zone commando. problem solved. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

08-23-2011, 05:49 AM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	The real question is if you would find it. I put my stuff in a ottebox waterproof case.

08-23-2011, 07:21 AM	#2
poorpaddy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego (North Park) Posts: 32	Looks like a solid case after watching the youtube videos but I would like some kind of tether slot so that I can attach a floatie on it in case I am in 20-100ft of water can't retrieve it from the yak. Once think I don't understand is how do you press the home button on the front of the iPhone?

08-23-2011, 07:36 AM	#3
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Been using this one: http://www.amazon.com/Over-Board-Wat.../dp/B0023SNZQS Have not had any problems with it and have been using it for a year now. For $20 I will get a new one soon. Nothing lasts for long on the yak....... Also came with a neck cord that is adjustable.

08-23-2011, 12:08 PM	#5
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	X2 on the DryCase. I have one and love it. And if you like listening to you tunes get the waterproof headphones!

08-23-2011, 03:06 PM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	The folks at LifeProof have asked me to do a review of this case from the prospective of a kayak fisherman. I have had this device for the past couple of weeks and am very impressed. Unlike the flexible plastic cases, this one is not bulky. It is only slightly larger than the phone itself. Unlike most of the hard cases, all the phone functions work perfectly while the phone is in the case. You can even film video underwater. Someone mentioned a lanyard for this case. This is very important to me as well since I like to wear my phone around my neck for easy access. LifeProof has a floating lanyard in the works but is not yet available. I had to jerry-rig one for my purposes. It is not pretty but it works. Lanyard.jpg I have not yet taken this thing fishing but hope to get out sometime this week. When I do, I plan to put this thing through its paces. This may included intentionally flipping my yak during a launch or landing. Before anyone calls me an idiot, you should know that I have checked this thing out very carefully. I soaked the case in water for several hours before putting the phone in... no leaks. I have used the phone in my pool and even shot some video underwater. No problems so far. This thing is nearly bulletproof. I have faith that it will provide more than enough protection under just about any conditions that I am likely to encounter while on the water in a kayak. Stay Tuned. Bob