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
1956496
It is a little long for me to wear it without the hook. I don't think that it would stay in the ear very well. But it is the best bluetooth that I've every used.
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.
464708
I don't actually use them for swimming. I use them when I mow. Are you sure your your plug is pushed all the way into the iPod and did you try putting Vaseline on the ear pieces the way it was suggested to create an air tight seal? Mine work great when mowing.
825412
I have not tried this with swimming, I don't think it was meant to do that. I have used it to exercise - and it did get wet with sweat and still works, no issues
1819450
I haven't had a problem with the water seeping in. I use the earphones that came with it and just make sure they are in tight. Maybe you need to use a bigger size on the end. Push them in until you feel them more or less seal your ear.
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.
1760962
They are made of silicone so they are waterproof but not sure if it will stay on while swimming or not. It's worth trying.
850468
I think if you are a strong, fast swimmer they may come loose..... This could be remedied by using goggles to secure them, or a swimming cap. I do a fast side stroke and I haven't had any problem with them coming off while swimming. I also do a slow- medium freestyle and I haven't had a problem with them. I love them....for the price, give them a try. You could always use them for relaxing pool time or work-outs...
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.
1359597
These are designed to fit your ear in different places. The shape helps the earpiece to stay in your ear. Just make sure you get the right size. That's the most important part. I wear mine for about fourteen hours a day and I haven't had an issue with them falling out or discomfort.
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.
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!!!
1318881
I used them for swimming a lot, and sometime water got into it-a lot- (and to my ears) and makes the volume goes wayyyy down-wayyy way way down. u can't even hear ur music unless u turn it on all the way which is not recommended.. It's not gonna seal ur ears completely.. Nothing's perfect. Just put them away and they dry themselves and ready to go again! Personally, I think it's a good pair of ear pieces for swimming out there.. Tried H2o, works great but feel very cheap and the sound quality is a major different! 1 tip, You need to find the perfect ear pieces and hooks for urself to have a good fit(the hooks breaks easily so be careful) I used them for swimming a lot, and sometime water got into it-a lot- (and to my ears) and makes the volume goes wayyyy down-wayyy way way down. u can't even hear ur music unless u turn it on all the way which is not recommended.. It's not gonna seal ur ears completely.. Nothing's perfect. Just put them away and they dry themselves and ready to go again! Personally, I think it's a good pair of ear pieces for swimming out there.. Tried H2o, works great but feel very cheap and the sound quality is a major different! 1 tip, You need to find the perfect ear pieces and hooks for urself to have a... » Read More I used them for swimming a lot, and sometime water got into it-a lot- (and to my ears) and makes the volume goes wayyyy down-wayyy way way down. u can't even hear ur music unless u turn it on all the way which is not recommended.. It's not gonna seal ur ears completely.. Nothing's perfect. Just put them away and they dry themselves and ready to go again! Personally, I think it's a good pair of ear pieces for swimming out there.. Tried H2o, works great but feel very cheap and the sound quality is a major different! 1 tip, You need to find the perfect ear pieces and hooks for urself to have a good fit(the hooks breaks easily so be careful) « Show Less
48046
Not as much water gets in and the frequency of water getting in the ears is definitely less than not wearing the cap at all; however water still gets in the ears and I have to empty my ears ever so often. I don't think there's a full proof way of avoiding water in the ears once you're in the pool or any water for that matter. You may have to teach him to jump on one foot while leaning his head to one side (the side he leans on would be the side that the ears are filled with water) to get rid of the water in his ears after a swim.
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.