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Functional Phone Cases For Surfers' Smartphones

By John V

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Published: 25Feb2012
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Heading out for a session of surfing involves a standard gear setup: at the minimum, you'll need a surfboard and some board shorts or a surf bikini. Optional but recommended are a rashguard and/or wetsuit, a towel, and a filling snack for recharging your energy once you're back onshore. It may sound surprising, but phone cases are another handy accessory to bring on a surf mission. This is because modern smartphones support a wide range of functions and applications that can make surfing easier, safer, and more fun. But if you're taking your phone near the beach, you'll want a good case that stays attached to your gear and protects your phone from the elements. Once your phone is suited up just like you, here are some ideas for ways you can use your phone to your advantage the next time you hit the waves.

Music and surfing are a natural fit, and these days phones can be used to hold your favorite surfing playlist. There is an extensive shared history between surfing and music, with surfing becoming popular in the 50's and 60's to the sounds of the peppy harmonizing of the Beach Boys and the more gritty, charging instrumentals known as "surf rock". These days, maybe you listen to a more intense playlist in order to get pumped up before heading out into choppy waves, or perhaps you prefer a chill mix for relaxing after a long day on the water. Either way, having your phone handy will allow you to carry on the tradition of mixing great surfing with great tunes.

Another clear benefit of having a phone when you head out is its ability to keep you up to date on the latest surfing conditions. Factors like tide, swell, breeze, and temperature are all at your fingertips, on weather sites and on specialized surfing apps. You could also consider bookmarking the websites for your local harbor or fishermen's associations, in order to keep up to date on local news surrounding your coastal community. Using well-designed phone cases mean surf reports are no farther than a belt clip away. One more idea is to equip your phone with a sun calculator app. It's true, some sessions are good enough to last beyond the sunset. But let's face it - it's best to surf when the sun's out, for reasons of visibility, warmth, and safety.

Some apps allow you to gauge the time of sunup and sundown, plus the direction of the sun on a surface at any given time of day. This function can help you plot how much time you have before the spot you're surfing falls out of the reach of the sun. With all the handy apps to complement a day of surfing, you might want to start viewing your smartphone as a tool that can help you get the most out of every session. And if you're bringing your smartphone along, then cases for phones are another accessory you won't want to forget. Just remember: even though your phone may become your new favorite piece of surfing gear, don't bring it in the water!

Smartphones are increasingly useful for scouting surfing spots and times. Phone cases can help protect your device when you finally get to the beach.

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