Can i use this to swim in the ocean? will the salt water affect it?
1604547
I'm not sure. I use it in a saline pool. Contact Underwater audio on the web. They are very responsive.
1604548
I haven't used it in the ocean, but I don't imagine that it would be effected by the salt water.The ipod is waterproofed on the inside. It's not like it's just covered by a flimsy external waterproof cover. To look at the ipod, it just looks like any other normal ipod. The water, salted or otherwise should not be a problem.
1604549
Great question! This is one we often receive via email or phone call. Our ipods are perfectly fine in salt water. The only difference is we advise you to rinse off the ipod after using it in salt water to prevent any saline buildup from the salt water evaporating off the unit. --Underwater Audio Customer Service
1112761
I have worn mine snorkeling in salt water twice and it is fine. (I didn't mean to do it, but it was clipped to my swimsuit and I forgot it.)
406972
My 10 year old son used this with ease , we have never put it in salt water only fresh water. It is very fast so you def. want room for it. We put it in the pool but it runs out of room quick so my son gets tired of that but we went to a ditch and a pond and it did great.
2249103
According to the manufacturer's literature it can be used in saltwater with the recommendation that it be rinsed in fresh water after every use. Personally I wouldn't since the moving parts aren't designed for that heavy usage and the reel is enclosed. A casting reel would be more what you'd want unless you plan to use this reel just one season. There are more than a couple plastic parts in this fine spincast reel.
890791
Just make sure you rinse it off when used in either. Have used mine in saltwater multiple times with no problems.
825413
I have had it for almost 3 years and Never try it in the water, and I didn't know that you can use in the water, however I you get any info from some one else please let me know.
1135081
Water does not affect it but I cannot verify salt especially if you do not use fresh water. Otherwise it works great
708894
Yes, it can be used for salt water, it has sealed bearings. Just rinse it off with fresh water after you use it.
784124
Yes, but it would probably not be very beneficial if the surface is always touching salt water. This product is just a very heavy exterior coat, but not actually "permanent".
1855426
Yes, it works on salt water. It is easier to maneuver with 2 people in the boat because it's heavier, and you have to make sure it's fully inflated.
1878394
I have no exprerience with salt water. I would read marketing materials or contact manufacturer..Good luck...
1107774
I don't know if it can be used as a flotation device in the ocean. I have never submerged it in salt water. I don't think I would buy it or use it for that purpose at the risk of damaging it when proper flotation devices could be purchased for much cheaper.
515476
I don't see why you couldn't use it for saltwater. Should work as it is inert. I'm not a saltie- expert though, mind you. There are some substrates out there that will buffer the water better for saltwater. Saltwater requires a higher pH and a higher GH/KH. Using an inert substrate won't hurt your fish or alter the chemistry of the water- but won't provide any buffering for pH swings etc. As fish "pee" and "life-happens" the pH of the water will change slightly between water changes. You will usually be better off for saltwater with a buffered substrate... but this wouldn't be bad.
40858
I don't think it can run in salt water. The reason I say this is that it must be in the water for it to start. The water goes through an internal cooling/power system and I don't think salt water would be good for it. I would contact the manufacturer directly to make sure this is true or not.
1816409
I am sorry, I can't help to much with my answer because we've only used it in our pool and it works pretty good, but about salt water I really don't know. Sorry :-/
1442548
We bought ours to use in salt water, we have only had it three months, so far so good.
1876126
I have not used it in saltwater. I think it is aluminum and plastic. I personally would want something beefier for saltwater. I think a little salt might gum it up. Hopefully someone will weigh in with first hand knowledge. It is a good product for its price point. Fly shop folks do not recommend it for saltwater.