Would this work well in a swim team situation where a teen is placing it back into the locker at the end of session? Any mildewing?
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I used to be on swim team and when I got this towel all I could think was "this would have been SO COOL for swim team"!! I use it for everyday showering, but and it dries my hair fast, and the towel itself dries quickly too so my thought is that it would dry out quickly even if you are getting in and out of the pool. The other thing I REALLY like is that it is small and lightweight but warm. The one thing I might be concerned about would be color fade with the chlorine, but I would also guess that it probably wouldn't make any more of a difference than with any other towel. Anyway, hope this helps, good luck with swim team!
379876
I think as long as it's not balled or folded up in the locker it should be fine. It absorbs a lot. I've used it camping and back packing and it does dry fast.
379877
Hmmm, I would think it would need to be aired out - it is supper absorbent but would need to breath some to air out.I would buy one and get it shipped to you and then see what you think. And I have the 16-32 but think the 20x40 or 24x48 would work well for full body once or twice over drying. -Jimmy-
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I used to be on swim team and when I got this towel all I could think was "this would have been SO COOL for swim team"!! I use it for everyday showering, but and it dries my hair fast, and the towel itself dries quickly too so my thought is that it would dry out quickly even if you are getting in and out of the pool. The other thing I REALLY like is that it is small and lightweight but warm. The one thing I might be concerned about would be color fade with the chlorine, but I would also guess that it probably wouldn't make any more of a difference than with any other towel. Anyway, hope this helps, good luck with swim team! I used to be on swim team and when I got this towel all I could think was "this would have been SO COOL for swim team"!! I use it for everyday showering, but and it dries my hair fast, and the towel itself dries quickly too so my thought is that it would dry out quickly even if you are getting in and out of the pool. The other thing I REALLY like is that it is small and lightweight but warm. The one thing I might be concerned about would be color fade with the chlorine, but I would also guess that it probably wouldn't make any more of a difference than with any other towel.... » Read More I used to be on swim team and when I got this towel all I could think was "this would have been SO COOL for swim team"!! I use it for everyday showering, but and it dries my hair fast, and the towel itself dries quickly too so my thought is that it would dry out quickly even if you are getting in and out of the pool. The other thing I REALLY like is that it is small and lightweight but warm. The one thing I might be concerned about would be color fade with the chlorine, but I would also guess that it probably wouldn't make any more of a difference than with any other towel. Anyway, hope this helps, good luck with swim team! « Show Less
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Wear a swim cap or a headband when doing water aerobics. Mine still works after 8 months, over 100 swims, for sure, including wearing it when I take a long pre-swim warm-up shower, completely submerged when I swim a length along the bottom of the pool. No worries. It is waterproof.
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With water in window. Used actual sea water from the ocean as I didn't have enough fresh water to fill it. It was very hard to dry out the window and am expecting mildew when I use it again. But hopefully not. It was a lifesaver for my kids who were not great swimmers but enjoyed key largo with it. Even some other ladies on the boat used it.
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It would be fine. The material is heavy weight and I wouldn't hesitate to put it in calm water!
2253851
NO!!!! I used this today in the pool and it had a spot that was no longer sticking which mean water got in it and probably washed away the medicine..sucks b/c I just put it on this morning. It did stay on fine in the shower though but NOT in the pool!
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Reasonably, and I would trust out for regular swimming. The circuitry is protected by rubber seal, but it really doesn't look all that secure.that said, one of mine gets dunked in a water bowl without problem.
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I use my everyday during Cross Country season and the only time i ever encountered mildew was when i left just a little watter on the bottom, completely sealed, and left it there for a little under a week. So, Yes, it does mildew.. but not easily. Just clean it and you'll be good
77695
I only use this during the school year. It stays under the bathroom sink in the summer. I've done this for two years now. Never had a problem.
108138
No mildew, and I had one for 4 years before I replaced it, it can get soap scum and collect dust sometimes but it's very easy to clean, I cleaned it right there in the shower and used q-tips to clean the narrow spaces; a product like windex also worked well.
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We've had no problems hand washing the monitor and strap. But I'm not sure how well it would work or hold up during long term use swimming.
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I use it in a classroom of ADHD students - it gets quite a workout but I'm sure your environment is much more intense. If it is thrown across dirt or sand (mild sandblasting intensity) I'm sure there will be some wear and tear. The zipper has kept out everything but prolonged submersion in water. It cleans very easily with wipe-its (or multi surface wipes if it needs an extra "punch" and "Pledge wipes" bring back the shine).Hope this helps.
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You would think so, but in the couple years I've had mine, it has stayed damp with no mildew. I do spray it down with the high pressure hose as I wash my car to keep it clean.
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I swim laps in a saline pool and haven't had any issues. The closure seals very tightly.
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I'm glad you asked. I competed In USS, and later coached High School swimming, water polo, and a USS Swimming team. I bought this unit specifically to do workouts in the pool. It will take some adjusting/playing with the unit, but it will fit snugly and hold in place, under your goggle strap. I wouldn't try diving in with it though. It's amazing what it'll do for your workout intensity!
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I've had mine for a while and it hasn't mildewed at all. I even accidentally left some water in it over the weekend, and it just needed a little rinsing with dish soap. So I would say mildew isn't a problem!
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I've only had it a day, but one of the first things I did was put it under the fawcett. It worked fine. We intend to use it at the pool. I think it would be fine in the shower.
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It is merely resistant. The company advises you don't swim with it. But it does have a feature to log in workouts. When I swim I log it in the "Other" category at an "In the zone" level. My UP stays in the locker during my swims.