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Earbuds for Skiing

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Crispy.
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Borderline gear talk thread, but I'm in the game for some new earbuds. I haven't ever found an earbud that fits my ears as well as the stock Apple ones, however I'm sick of them after breaking like my 4th or 5th pair now. I have tried the basic Skullcandy ones and can't stand the fit of those. Anyone have any recommendations? I'm looking for just earbuds with no outer-ear pieces...something that would be comfortable under a hat and ski helmet.

Muchas gracias :)
Nov 14 2017 5:38PM
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Crispy.
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Bump...nsg is dead
Nov 15 2017 9:37AM
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ItsTubbyTime
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My JBL reflect contours work pretty well
Nov 15 2017 9:41AM
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JAHpow
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The $30 sony ones from target are what I use and they're great
Nov 15 2017 9:49AM
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LukasSchroeder
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Ive always had problems with non-apple earbuds fitting my ears properly, but found that these panasonic earbuds stay in your ear quite well and the quality is just as good as apple's.
I've never tried these but they came up on amazon and look similar to apple's shape. Could be worth it to get both of those and see which the better are, as they're quite cheap
Nov 15 2017 10:49AM
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losh
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I always loved using apple headphones for skiing because they're not noise isolating, and they are super slick an low profile so that my hat wouldn't fuck with them and pull them out of my ears like alot of headphones. Right now I'm using skullcandy Jib Wireless (trash headphones, but they were free) and they sound alright, but making the switch to wireless is a total game changer. I can only imagine how much nicer it would be to have a pair of wireless headphones with decent quality, and a good battery life. My biggest complaint is that the battery life is ass.
Nov 15 2017 12:36PM
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shy
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jlens05I always loved using apple headphones for skiing because they're not noise isolating, and they are super slick an low profile so that my hat wouldn't fuck with them and pull them out of my ears like alot of headphones. Right now I'm using skullcandy Jib Wireless (trash headphones, but they were free) and they sound alright, but making the switch to wireless is a total game changer. I can only imagine how much nicer it would be to have a pair of wireless headphones with decent quality, and a good battery life. My biggest complaint is that the battery life is ass.


The Airpods work pretty nice, sound good, and have a pretty good battery. The only thing that sucks about it is the price for them but if you have an Apple device and are willing to put some money down, I’d recommend them.
Nov 15 2017 1:44PM
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losh
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shyThe Airpods work pretty nice, sound good, and have a pretty good battery. The only thing that sucks about it is the price for them but if you have an Apple device and are willing to put some money down, I’d recommend them.


I'm a samsung guy, and I also know how easy those would be to loose skiing and never see again.
Nov 15 2017 1:59PM
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LevyLat
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i would suggest you to check these two guides to find best wireless earbuds these days, https://www.pollowers.com/best-wireless-earbuds/ and https://www.bestbuy.com/site/headphones/wireless-headphones/pcmcat331200050015.c?id=pcmcat331200050015
Sep 22 2018 2:40PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Anyone know of a helmet that has room for headphones?+
Sep 22 2018 5:59PM
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LukeTheWaffle
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BigPurpleSkiSuitAnyone know of a helmet that has room for headphones?+


A beanie.
Or just get earbuds
Sep 23 2018 7:48AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Exactly one slam and good luck trying to find a white earbud in snow
loshI'm a samsung guy, and I also know how easy those would be to loose skiing and never see again.
Sep 23 2018 12:12PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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im also interested in similar ones that arent the type that feel like two dicks penetrating your ear lobe
Sep 23 2018 6:42PM
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clorox
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loshI'm a samsung guy, and I also know how easy those would be to loose skiing and never see again.


I had leashes for my airpods and found them annoying so I stopped using them. I use my airpods skiing every day and have never had any issues. They never fall out and I can pause/skip with gloves on by tapping either ear twice, and I can control volume on my phone through my pants. I couldn't recommend them enough, with the only fault being that the earbuds on their own have a 2 hour battery life, and I like to ski more than 2 hours at a time, but a lift ride with them in the charging case and they're good til at least lunch. They completely mitigate the issue where you stand up straight and they get ripped out of your ears. A friend of mine lost one in the snow of his yard and when he found it in the spring, it worked fine, but I wouldn't treat them at all like they were waterproof.
Sep 23 2018 10:11PM
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WoFIowz
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It all depends on the ear buds too. If they extend outside your ear, you're gonna have a bad time. My HTC a ways back came with earbuds that looked like this and they were flush with my ears. They work great under a helmet. I keep them with me just in case my audio goes out in my helmet. https://express.google.com/product/16732874315350824722_1191523111766215212_117770660?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=tu_cu&utm_content=eid-lsjeuxoeqt%2Ceid-koyayyivmf>im=CLPYiO2O_72mtwEQ0OatiKWOvJ2fARjw1ecDIgNVU0QokMzV3QU&utm_campaign=117770660
Sep 23 2018 11:38PM
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