I don't understand why people are worried about this not being waterproof or saying he is brave to do this. The units are rated by Garmin to be submersed in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX7 waterproof rating) and are made to be dunked in water. All Garmin handhelds and some automotive units are made to this standard. It's not that big of a deal.
@raize2k i still wouldn't trust it. my friend's got messed up just from his kayak paddles splashing it. it never even was submerged. he contacted garmin and they said that he shouldn't take it kayaking without a waterproof bag...i just don't trust their ratings. light rain is the only thing i'll trust it in.
Try TURNING IT ON BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE WATER......LOOKS LIKE YOU FRIED THE DAMN THING......AND WERE YOU SQEEZING IT WHEN YOU TOOK IT OUT????? AND SPLASHING IT WITH WATER WHILE IT WAS UNDER WATER..........
That's a sizable set of gonads you got there. FYI though, when doing a proof video such as this one, your generally not supposed to cut away from scenes, but rather film 1 long take, because its impossible for viewers to know if the unit at the end is the same one.
omg , waste of my life.. took so long to show one part after anther. you could have just dipped it into the water . pulled it out and Turn it on! you didn't even turn it on the whole time .. go shoot yourself
I don't understand why people are worried about this not being waterproof or saying he is brave to do this. The units are rated by Garmin to be submersed in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX7 waterproof rating) and are made to be dunked in water. All Garmin handhelds and some automotive units are made to this standard. It's not that big of a deal.
raize2k 2 years ago
@raize2k i still wouldn't trust it. my friend's got messed up just from his kayak paddles splashing it. it never even was submerged. he contacted garmin and they said that he shouldn't take it kayaking without a waterproof bag...i just don't trust their ratings. light rain is the only thing i'll trust it in.
Tarzan07330 1 year ago
Why doesn't Garmin make a floating Oregon?
denelson83 2 years ago
you can buy a floating attachment. They are made for cameras but they work for gps too
XXwickedwayXX 2 years ago
Try TURNING IT ON BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE WATER......LOOKS LIKE YOU FRIED THE DAMN THING......AND WERE YOU SQEEZING IT WHEN YOU TOOK IT OUT????? AND SPLASHING IT WITH WATER WHILE IT WAS UNDER WATER..........
RippinRider555 2 years ago
That's a sizable set of gonads you got there. FYI though, when doing a proof video such as this one, your generally not supposed to cut away from scenes, but rather film 1 long take, because its impossible for viewers to know if the unit at the end is the same one.
Thanks for the video though!
Falcor119 2 years ago
You're on brave man! Or wasn't it yours, in which case you'd be one nasty fellow.
equitably 2 years ago
turn it on you noob
MadMediuM 3 years ago
omg , waste of my life.. took so long to show one part after anther. you could have just dipped it into the water . pulled it out and Turn it on! you didn't even turn it on the whole time .. go shoot yourself
techme06 3 years ago 7
how stupid is that.
sheepsfoot2 3 years ago
Why didn't you turn it on and drop it in, or even check that it turns on in water?
Kind of a weak video
klashn1 3 years ago
Equipment Gonzo.
zondersuppen 3 years ago
And what are you proofing....
salgo60 3 years ago 5