Waterproof walkie-talkie helmet

[GER170]

to supplement our class Trainings, would it be worthwhile considering this waterproof walkie-talkie helmet?
That would make communication between Student and Trainer so much easier!
http://stickl.com/FOILEN_auf_Moth_Mach_2-1-215.htm

[paul manning]

Cool idea Iver

[Rick]

Can you tune it in to your baby monitor?

[GER170]

Since my previous post Technology has moved on and (waterproof) Bluetooth Headsets with microphone have become widely available at low cost (less than 20GBP). I guess saltwater is no good for them regardless, so the below only applies to sweet water or calm conditions at sea.

The following setup could make for amazing training effectiveness:
-teacher with mobile and Headset on either rib or another Skiff
-students with mobiles (it is wise to use an old phone!) in waterproof sleeves in the mast pocket strapped securely and Headsets
-the teacher dials all students into a conference call (Limit something like 5 People). People have flatrates these days, so no Problem there)
-These Headsets have noise cancelling tech so the Background noise might be bearable (if not you could Limit yourself to 1:1 calls)
-Batteries need to be fully charged when leaving shore...

Comments?
Anybody keen to try this in reality?


headsets
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headphones-Ami ... t+Swimming

conference call
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/hold-succe ... ll-iphone/

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[paul manning]

Iver

Looks interesting...

Pretty sure the RYA have tried / use something similar for coaching.

[GER443]

Sounds good! What about a test during wittensee fight? We could try different manufacturers. I would be willing to get one for testing. There's only one hitch: to coach you need to go slower than the rest of the fleet, iver

[DangerBoy]

i have a set of the jaybirds similar to those headphones pictured above; they work very well and are water resistant. All i would say about a double ear piece does isolate quite alot of external noise and you'll be surprised about how much you rely on sound as a sense when you are sailing; you might want to look for something that has a single ear piece.

perhaps try go sailing with some ear plugs and see at least you have an excuse when you miss a starboard tacker hail!