60csx that sinking feeling

[+Nellies Knackers]

Has anyone dropped a 60csx in water at all? I'm toying with either a 60 or 76csx but this is the only issue I'm not sure on, I know the 76 floats but how slowly does the 60 sink and does different battery choice make a difference? I have dropped my etrex vista in a river before but managed to catch it before it got too deep.

I will be using partly for marine use but prefer the look and feel of the 60csx, yes I realy am that shallow

[+Team LRS]

I have the 60cs and that was droped in a shallow river about 12" deep when it was new.......but it did float and it was recovered quickly so never had a chance to sink.

The unit is running on rechargeable batterys.

Edited June 1, 2008 by Richie_EB4

[+Pharisee]

I have the 60cs and that was droped in a shallow river about 12" deep when it was new.......but it did float and it was recovered quickly so never had a chance to sink.

The unit is running on rechargeable batterys.

I didn't think the 60CSx floated so in the interests of science (and because I'm a bit stupid) I've just filled a bucket up with water, made sure all the rubber plugs on the back of my 60CSx were properly in place and dropped it in..... It sank like a stone!!! I'm using non-rechargeable alkaline batteries but judging by the speed it hit the bottom, I don't think that makes any difference.

 

Conclusion..... Don't drop it in any water where you can't reach the bottom

[+Fuchsiamagic]

I keep my 60CSx in a neoprene case for protection. I haven't tested it, but I'm sure that would also make it stay afloat a bit longer!

[+Nellies Knackers]

Cheers guys, especially Pharisee for his bravery(or stupidity), maybe I should go for the 76 then, shame as it doesn't look as rugged as the 60, either that or rely on a lanyard.

Maybe it'd be lighter with less info on the memory card

[+Birdman-of-liskatraz]

Cheers guys, especially Pharisee for his bravery(or stupidity), maybe I should go for the 76 then, shame as it doesn't look as rugged as the 60, either that or rely on a lanyard.

Maybe it'd be lighter with less info on the memory card

 

I wear mine on a lanyard... I just wondered, maybe when you were at sea - could you not add something buoyant to the lanyard as well? Like those floating keyrings? just in case....

[+NickandAliandEliza]

And now for some no help at all advice - - -

 

About 3 weeks ago I saw a device on a clip of Dragons Den - no idea if it was a repeat as I don't usually watch the programme. Basically, it was like a small cylinder attached to a key ring (quite unobtrusive really and definitely a lot smaller than those float thingeys). The bloke attached it to a 1 kg (I think) weight and then dropped it into water. When it got wet, a balloon inflated inside it and it lifted the weight. I think it was for use of yachts, boats and the like for keys......but it could work with a 60Csx. The guy got all the funds he was after........

 

No idea what it was called etc...............but it looked good.

Edited June 2, 2008 by Nick & Ali

[+NickandAliandEliza]

And now for some no help at all advice - - -

 

About 3 weeks ago I saw a device on a clip of Dragons Den - no idea if it was a repeat as I don't usually watch the programme. Basically, it was like a small cylinder attached to a key ring (quite unobtrusive really and definitely a lot smaller than those float thingeys). The bloke attached it to a 1 kg (I think) weight and then dropped it into water. When it got wet, a balloon inflated inside it and it lifted the weight. I think it was for use of yachts, boats and the like for keys......but it could work with a 60Csx. The guy got all the funds he was after........

 

No idea what it was called etc...............but it looked good.

 

Found it......It's called a Waterbuoy. Looks like the sold out on the official site.

 

(OOOOOPPPPPPSSSSS - Just to say, I have absolutely no connection what so ever with the BBC, the Waterbuoy Company, Dragons Dens or any other Dragon dwelling for that matter!)

[+Pharisee]

And now for some no help at all advice - - -

 

About 3 weeks ago I saw a device on a clip of Dragons Den - no idea if it was a repeat as I don't usually watch the programme. Basically, it was like a small cylinder attached to a key ring (quite unobtrusive really and definitely a lot smaller than those float thingeys). The bloke attached it to a 1 kg (I think) weight and then dropped it into water. When it got wet, a balloon inflated inside it and it lifted the weight. I think it was for use of yachts, boats and the like for keys......but it could work with a 60Csx. The guy got all the funds he was after........

 

No idea what it was called etc...............but it looked good.

They're in stock at Firebox.com for the princely sum of £11.95. That's a hellava lot cheaper than a new 60CSx.

Edited June 2, 2008 by Pharisee

[Moss Trooper]

But can you catch it as it bob's off down the river at a rate of knots far superior to you stumbling after it on a river bank.. LOL LOL.

 

Just drop it in shallow water.. problem solved.. no need to break yer neck

[+Jonovich]

(OOOOOPPPPPPSSSSS - Just to say, I have absolutely no connection what so ever with the BBC, the Waterbuoy Company, Dragons Dens or any other Dragon dwelling for that matter!)

 

Yup, I have a WaterBuoy on my 60csx for when Kayaking. So far it's not needed to inflate and neither has it inflated in error, despite getting a few splashes on it.

 

Cheers,

 

J