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No clue maybe AirPods. Anything that I gotta worry about dying or monitoring battery when I’m out shredding is just a plain hassle. Get you some skull candy buds for 15 bucks and rip all day without worry bout ur buds dyin
Mammut wireless headphones, they go into ur helmet. I used them but you really want wire ones, a lot cheaper for better quality and will stay in your ear but if u want wireless use these, they dont need to go into ur ear but theyre like the ultimate dad-thing to do skiing.
definitely not AirPods. Wired earbuds are the best, you don’t need to charge them or anything and it’s the easiest way to pause/skip/play music. Bluetooth earbuds are a pain in the ass anyways, with normal earbuds you just plug in and go.
evan.schuNo clue maybe AirPods. Anything that I gotta worry about dying or monitoring battery when I’m out shredding is just a plain hassle. Get you some skull candy buds for 15 bucks and rip all day without worry bout ur buds dyin
Anything that isn’t white, I can vouch for skull candy tho they’re cheap but great
weastcoastdefinitely not AirPods. Wired earbuds are the best, you don’t need to charge them or anything and it’s the easiest way to pause/skip/play music. Bluetooth earbuds are a pain in the ass anyways, with normal earbuds you just plug in and go.
Airpods are a hundred times better. I used to always rip my earbuds out from the cord when I move, and skip/pause sucked. Can also remap double tapping either ear, which you can do much more easily than squeezing a cable.
finderAirpods are a hundred times better. I used to always rip my earbuds out from the cord when I move, and skip/pause sucked. Can also remap double tapping either ear, which you can do much more easily than squeezing a cable.
Sorry I don’t feel like loosing an overpriced wireless earbud when I can just rip with wired ones just fine
I find with apple headphones the little plastic bit sticking out of the bud digs into my earlobe with the pressure from my facemask, and the bud itself just hurts my ear. I ski with Skullcandy Smokin Buds 2 in and theyre awesome.
I would definitely say the ones with wires that plug into your phone. Why would you worry about them dying or falling out when you could spend less money for a more reliable product?
JemsSorry I don’t feel like loosing an overpriced wireless earbud when I can just rip with wired ones just fine
You wouldn't understand unless you actually skied with them, but someone who has crashed in all kinds of conditions and skied at least 100 days with them, they really don't fall out when you ski. Under a blackstrap neckie, if it gets anywhere close to falling out, the music automatically pauses while it is still held in place.
I got some airpods and I can't go back. They are great. I'm not worried about them falling out because they are under my face mask and hat. Not having a wire makes it easier to get your phone out of your pocket. Battery life isn't an issue, I've never had them run out of battery and if they do, the charging case charges them so quickly it wouldn't be a problem. The music controls are great, you can just double tap the side of your head with hat, helmet, and mits on to control your music. Its much easier than an inline remote.
I looked at many wireless earbuds and decided on airpods because of the music controls and most importantly their shape. Most wireless earbuds I've seen are bulky and don't fit under a hat without pushing on your ears too much. However, other earbuds in the price range will probably have better audio quality. Airpods audio is comparable to the wired apple earbuds.
**This post was edited on Feb 28th 2019 at 12:54:57pm
I've been using the Skullcandy Method Wireless Sport Earbud and been loving them. Water resistant which is nice if I drop them at all and a 9hr play time
BJ2112I would definitely say the ones with wires that plug into your phone. Why would you worry about them dying or falling out when you could spend less money for a more reliable product?
I just found these on amazon today - Alta Wireless Bluetooth Helmet Audio. I have both the outdoor tech chips wired and wireless helmet audio sets and they both suck. They constantly cut out and the wireless is $120. Hopefully the Alta helmet audio works better, i ordered a pair and will update you guys after, they had some positive reviews on amazon.
I just got these (sorry for long ass link). They were $20 at Walmart so I know I won't be too heartbroken if they get lost, though they stay in my ears quite well and have a clothes clip for if they ever do come out. The sound quality is great for the price, though I'd imagine nothing to write home about compared to more expensive stuff. However, I got them because they are cheap. Also, the battery life is nice.
That said, I haven't used them on the mountain yet since I got them this week.
8 hour battery life so they go all day long. Multiple size cushions. Sound amazing. Water resistant. On my second 150+ day season and my conclusion is they are the shit.
Maybe not “best” technically, but I ski with skyllcandy jib wireless earbuds, and I really like them. They’re only $30, I like skiing with cheaper headphones in case I lose them or get them wet or something, and these are pretty high quality for the price.
while they may not be the best in terms of price, airpods are probably the best bluetooth earbud.
Personally it's rare for me to ski +3hours without a little break (which could be used for charging) and even if i didnt want to stop skiing, they charge to full in like 10-15 mins.
the double tap sensor is also really nice, it works perfectly through my 2 face tubes with mitts on. whereas with headphones i've gotta reach through my jacket and sweater to pause/skip. I haven't had them fall out, and even i they do come out of my ear, my face tubes will catch them.
people like to shit on airpods but they're actually great.
michigangMaybe not “best” technically, but I ski with skyllcandy jib wireless earbuds, and I really like them. They’re only $30, I like skiing with cheaper headphones in case I lose them or get them wet or something, and these are pretty high quality for the price.
How’s the battery on those? I’ve been thinking of getting some since they’re so cheap
MasterUdonHow’s the battery on those? I’ve been thinking of getting some since they’re so cheap
They only last for 6 hours which works for me bc I usually can’t ski for more than 5 hours at a time, but depending on how long your days are it might be a problem.
