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PHONES VS WINTER

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rcasey
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Least favourite part about winter. When you're riding up the chair trying to post an insta or getting iphooty when your phone KOs with 100% battery only to resurrect in the lodge with like 10%???? Not sure if this is specific to iPhones but its a bitch and a half. Are there any products/cases that prevent/slow this down?? Or are we just fucked until Tim Cook gets his shit together
Sep 14 2015 10:06PM
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.CJ.
Posts: 1509 - Karma: 3,669
Well that sucks for you.

Put a hand warmer in your pocket, it will help the battery last longer.

Since I have a Galaxy s4 I just bring extra fully charged batteries.
Sep 14 2015 10:10PM
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Swandog7
Posts: 4955 - Karma: 9,023
I had this problem with my iPhone 4 all winter last year. Now I have a galaxy S5 so ill see how it goes
Sep 14 2015 10:11PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
Posts: 11989 - Karma: 12,264
batteries don't like cold so your best bet would be to put toe warmers with the sticky side on your phone.
Sep 14 2015 10:12PM
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cdip
Posts: 1563 - Karma: 2,449
Jesus fuck tim cook that fucking jihad needs to fix his shit...

otterbox saved me from this problem when hot lapping
Sep 14 2015 10:19PM
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a_burger
Posts: 5240 - Karma: 20,804
do you really need to use your phone that much when skiing? I don't wanna sound like a granola munching hippie but if its cold enough for your phone to die that quick your hands are probably gonna feel like they are falling off anyways.
Sep 14 2015 10:28PM
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Chubz.
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it is a pain in the ass when you're trying to take some lift selfies or change the song on a mid winter evening and your phone decides to shit the bed at 70%.

My plan is to get some hand warmers and rubberband them to the back of my phone/case so it lasts on those cold nights.


But I feel u OP, i feel u.
Sep 14 2015 10:37PM
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Download-My-Apps
Posts: 5069 - Karma: 1,017
the worst part about phones and skiing is that..... my friends are always fucking on them! 5 years ago it was perfect, we could text to meet up, but now every is taking pictures to prove they were skiing. Turn that shit off and have fun
Sep 14 2015 10:42PM
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sellinger
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I've never had a problem when using a lifeproof case. It keeps heat in pretty well and doesn't really drain. As long as you have some music playing from it to keep the battery going, it doesn't die like that.
Sep 15 2015 9:39AM
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Mr.Bishop
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rcaseyLeast favourite part about winter. When you're riding up the chair trying to post an insta or getting iphooty when your phone KOs with 100% battery only to resurrect in the lodge with like 10%???? Not sure if this is specific to iPhones but its a bitch and a half. Are there any products/cases that prevent/slow this down?? Or are we just fucked until Tim Cook gets his shit together


I usually put a Mophie Juicepack air on my phone when going out for events / skiing. Keeps you powered for a super long time and seems to keep the phone alive.
Sep 15 2015 9:53AM
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yungsteeze
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gooch it bro lol
Sep 15 2015 10:24AM
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.otto.
Posts: 3494 - Karma: 12,899
PUT it in a plastic ziploc bag

I swear it works idk how
Sep 15 2015 11:03AM
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Connor_Sullivan
Posts: 479 - Karma: 1,686
I noticed certain cases worked better than others. for example my Hit Case kept my phone warmer and in turn made the battery last longer, keeping your phone in an internal pocket of like your shell should help you out big time too, it worked with both my phone and GoPro
Sep 15 2015 12:51PM
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McLS
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.CJ.Well that sucks for you.

Put a hand warmer in your pocket, it will help the battery last longer.

Since I have a Galaxy s4 I just bring extra fully charged batteries.


Either y'all unlucky af, or my case really makes a difference (trident "bombproof" case) I have a galaxy S4 and never had any battery problem on the mountain (I did have battery problems in general though). And I have music blasting all day. If I only listen to music and don't use it for anything else I'm normally around 70% when I get back from a day of skiing (without internet activated of course)
Sep 15 2015 12:51PM
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.Hugo.
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Ive never had this problem
Sep 15 2015 12:53PM
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Ian_Fitz
Posts: 826 - Karma: 6,509
rcaseyLeast favourite part about winter. When you're riding up the chair trying to post an insta or getting iphooty when your phone KOs with 100% battery only to resurrect in the lodge with like 10%???? Not sure if this is specific to iPhones but its a bitch and a half. Are there any products/cases that prevent/slow this down?? Or are we just fucked until Tim Cook gets his shit together

Someone should invent a phone case that keeps your phone warm....10/10 if it was under 40$ I'd buy.
Sep 15 2015 1:02PM
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TheForehead
Posts: 76 - Karma: 638
I have a S4 and it has never run out of battery of froze on me or anything. I drop it all the time and the thing is fucking indestructible. I do find that if you keep your phone in a pocket inside of you jacket it helps because that keeps it warmer
Sep 15 2015 1:02PM
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K-Dot.
Posts: 3745 - Karma: 7,789
Lol don't buy an iPhone, they've always had this problem
Sep 15 2015 1:19PM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
Posts: 1819 - Karma: 13,149
Batteries don't like cold weather so I wrap mine up in my goggle case.

If I even bring it most of the time I leave it in my jeep.
Sep 15 2015 1:35PM
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Titus69
Posts: 9329 - Karma: 17,816
My battery surprisingly lasts a good amount of time, I occasionally Snapchat or text but if I know I don't need to answer anything I'll put it in airplane mode and just ski. I also charge my phone in the car the whole drive to the mountain. I'm anal about having juice in my phone.
Sep 15 2015 1:49PM
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Titus69
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My battery surprisingly lasts a good amount of time, I occasionally Snapchat or text but if I know I don't need to answer anything I'll put it in airplane mode and just ski. I also charge my phone in the car the whole drive to the mountain. I'm anal about having juice in my phone.
Sep 15 2015 1:49PM
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elcornholio
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Make sure to put your phone in a warm pocket. I aways put in my front pant pocket. Typically outer jacket pockets get much colder easily.
Sep 15 2015 1:50PM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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Titus69I'm anal.


Yikes

But this.

Titus69airplane mode and just ski.
Sep 15 2015 2:15PM
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Titus69
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MrGnarlsonYikes

But this.


It helps a ton, I do it in school too to focus more and save battery and it charges quicker in airplane mode.
Sep 15 2015 2:20PM
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skier58284
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Why do you take a phone with when you ski?
Sep 15 2015 2:20PM
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APunx176
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my Ipod did this all the time but my galaxy only did it once. Also, does this happen to anyone's camera? I have a $100 digital camera from like 2010 and it always does this.
Sep 15 2015 2:31PM
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CashmereCat
Posts: 2211 - Karma: 2,394
On super cold nights last night my iPhone would always say that it's too hot and that it needs to cool down before I can use it
Sep 15 2015 3:21PM
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maxstr
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This happens a lot with the iPhone 4 and sometimes 5. But I don't think it's a problem with the 6. I think the longer u have had your phone and the more warn out your battery is, it's more likely to happen. Honestly I don't think a case will do anything but maybe give u an extra 20 seconds.
Sep 15 2015 3:29PM
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cdip
Posts: 1563 - Karma: 2,449
maxstrThis happens a lot with the iPhone 4 and sometimes 5. But I don't think it's a problem with the 6. I think the longer u have had your phone and the more warn out your battery is, it's more likely to happen. Honestly I don't think a case will do anything but maybe give u an extra 20 seconds.


I have a 6 and it died in the winter. Otter box on now she never dies
Sep 15 2015 3:39PM
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MomentaryMuon
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Only happens because phones hate rcaseyshaw...
Sep 15 2015 3:44PM
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SamMcChesney
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get an otterbox. Has never been an issue for me.
Sep 15 2015 4:06PM
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250r
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don't put it in an outside pocket, the closer you can keep it to your skin the better
Sep 15 2015 4:15PM
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jackdonovan
Posts: 2248 - Karma: 3,079
don't ski with my phone anymore, don't want to crack it or anything, plus makes pants lighter and sag less
Sep 15 2015 4:46PM
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-benedetto
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If possible, keep it in an inside pocket close to your body.
Sep 15 2015 4:56PM
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littleman34
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.otto.PUT it in a plastic ziploc bag

I swear it works idk how


this seriously works? like a press close one or the one that has that plastic zipper thingy?
Sep 15 2015 5:10PM
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littleman34
Posts: 1355 - Karma: 4,146
.otto.PUT it in a plastic ziploc bag

I swear it works idk how


this seriously works? like a press close one or the one that has that plastic zipper thingy?
Sep 15 2015 5:10PM
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ICary
Posts: 325 - Karma: 806
Just play my mixtape while skiing. Shits Fire Fam!
Sep 15 2015 5:29PM
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Connor_Sullivan
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ICaryJust play my mixtape while skiing. Shits Fire Fam!


Boooo
Sep 15 2015 5:31PM
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SteadySpaghetti
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sellingerI've never had a problem when using a lifeproof case. It keeps heat in pretty well and doesn't really drain. As long as you have some music playing from it to keep the battery going, it doesn't die like that.


word af
Sep 15 2015 5:49PM
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BennettAllen
Posts: 187 - Karma: 692
https://www.hemetictrading.co/shop/burgundy-insulated-phone-jacket/

Hemetic Co. Insulated phone jacket.. works well for me! Only downside is its larger and more awkward in a jacket pocket.
Sep 15 2015 9:08PM
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bp.lando
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I just saw these from good ol NS startup EC... pretty dope idea.

http://easterncollective.com/product-category/puffsleeve/
Sep 15 2015 9:26PM
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413Crew
Posts: 1636 - Karma: 5,612
rcaseyLeast favourite part about winter. When you're riding up the chair trying to post an insta or getting iphooty when your phone KOs with 100% battery only to resurrect in the lodge with like 10%???? Not sure if this is specific to iPhones but its a bitch and a half. Are there any products/cases that prevent/slow this down?? Or are we just fucked until Tim Cook gets his shit together

I get this even worse because i have the htc one and its all metal on the back so it gets even colder. so what i do is get a heat pack and ask for some clear tape from the ticket office and tape a heat pack on the back and it actually works! And it keeps ur hand warm when ur sendin those dick pics on the lift.
Sep 15 2015 9:48PM
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poonis
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w_skierdo you really need to use your phone that much when skiing? I don't wanna sound like a granola munching hippie but if its cold enough for your phone to die that quick your hands are probably gonna feel like they are falling off anyways.


I have an iPhone 4S, and I don't know if it's just the type of phone, but this happened to me a lot last season also. Every single time I barely used my phone at all and I go to check what the battery is and this one time it said it was at 40% and it just died right there. I don't think it necessarily has to be extreme cold, because each of these days I didn't remember it being that cold. I think I will try the hand warmer idea next to my phone this season. Especially beware if you go night skiing.
Sep 15 2015 11:10PM
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WVskiing
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Just shove your phone up your ass. It will stay warm up there, and if it dies, shove it up there again. Guarantee it will turn back on.
Sep 16 2015 1:40AM
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curt_
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Download-My-Appsthe worst part about phones and skiing is that..... my friends are always fucking on them! 5 years ago it was perfect, we could text to meet up, but now every is taking pictures to prove they were skiing. Turn that shit off and have fun


ICaryJust play my mixtape while skiing. Shits Fire Fam!


worrd
Sep 16 2015 2:06AM
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perryhunter
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Oh! That really sucks bro. I even can't imagine having a ski trip without photos too. Sad!
Sep 16 2015 2:28AM
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.otto.
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steeze_boithis seriously works? like a press close one or the one that has that plastic zipper thingy?


yup just ziploc bag it, simple lunch baggy type thing
Sep 16 2015 9:44AM
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cdip
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.otto.yup just ziploc bag it, simple lunch baggy type thing


Don't get trolled. A zip lock bag isn't going to to shit in -20 weather
Sep 16 2015 10:31AM
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.otto.
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It works in pretty cold weather, i had a -20 day bluebird at nubs nob and the plastic bag worked. Im on the hill for racing alot of reallllly cold nights and its been proved to work
Sep 16 2015 11:32AM
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Rparr
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Does nobody else ski without their phone? I keep mine in my locker because I don't want it to get fucked by the weather, and I'm paranoid If I take a fall just the right way, it will become lodged inbetween my ribs horrifically somehow.
Sep 16 2015 11:48AM
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jynx81
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I always ski with some glove liners in my pocket i its cold enough so i just put my phone in one and wrap around with the other glove. also he cliche of putting your brightness down is a good thing (I have no need for it here in pa, its always cloudy)
Sep 16 2015 12:32PM
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