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Bodhi Floaty Case Orange for GoPro Hero 7 Hero 6 Hero 5 Black and Hero 2018
Last Updated: June 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
155
Old Reviews
8
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Water Resistance
37gopro, floats, lake, pool, used
+95%
-5%
" ... We dropped it into a tub full of water and it floated very good. ... "
" ... Although we had the floating handle, this was nice to easily see our gopro on snorkeling adventure we went on. ... "
" ... I've used it Kayaking and Bodysurfing and it floats my Hero 5 and is bright as can be! ... "
" ... used for snorkeling and it was perfect. ... "
" ... Floats great & we will be able to see it if lost in the snow. ... "
" ... It floats the GoPro very well and is very visible when in the water. ... While most tests use a pool or bucket to test the float, you will find that if used in salt water, where I use mine 99% of the time, it floats even better due to the density of the sea water. ... "
" ... I've used it Kayaking and Bodysurfing and it floats my Hero 5 and is bright as can be! ... "
" ... I used this in Jamaica with no issues in the ocean or pool! ... "
Fit
36floaty, float, screw, mount, snug
+81%
-19%
" ... fits snug over camera. ... "
" ... fits snug over camera. ... "
" ... Product was perfect, fit the gopro hero 6 like a glove. ... "
" ... The Floaty fits great, doesn't obstruct the view or access & is easily taken on/off. ... "
" ... It’s a very snug fit and difficult to change out a battery and attach to an extender stick, but this orange floated saved my GoPro when it went overboard on our zodiac in Antarctica. ... "
" ... It's a sturdy, hard foam material that does a good job both protecting the camera and making it float. ... "
" ... perfect fit for GOPRO 5. verified - floats in the surf with me. ... "
" ... I mounted my new black 5 gopro to the transom of my boat. ... "
Build Quality
24material, float, mount, screw, job
+88%
-13%
" ... It is well-made, very visible and the camera/housing fit well within the float. ... "
" ... This material is rigid but just flexible enough to get the camera in and out with ease, and holds the camera firmly in place without it wiggling around in the float. ... "
" ... Feels very safe and nice ... "
" ... It's a sturdy, hard foam material that does a good job both protecting the camera and making it float. ... "
" ... It worked perfect and even added an extra layer of protection from drops! ... "
" ... it is harder "foam" than expected, but that has no impact on its use. ... Moslty, I use it with a flotation handle or a non-floating extension handle with separate flotation on it. ... "
" ... It is a snug fit and feels secure so I don’t see either of the previous scenarios being an issue. ... "
" ... This material is rigid but just flexible enough to get the camera in and out with ease, and holds the camera firmly in place without it wiggling around in the float. ... "
Size
10size, handle, get, bolt
+30%
-70%
" ... Dealbreaker for me was the special (extra long) bolt required due to the large case size . ... "
" ... Exelent product but be aware it is a bit bulky but not excessively. ... "
" ... Reason I didn't give it a 5 is because it's still bulky in size, but not sure that's avoidable. ... "
" ... I was hoping to get away with just having the extension handle that folds up but it looks like I need to go and get an actual floating handle. ... "
" ... I was hoping to get away with just having the extension handle that folds up but it looks like I need to go and get an actual floating handle. ... "
For Travel
9gopro, zip, works, mexico, lining
+100%
" ... I cannot wait to try this out in the ocean on my cruise. ... "
" ... I've taken this on many vacations and still have my GoPro so I can say it works great. ... "
" ... Although we had the floating handle, this was nice to easily see our gopro on snorkeling adventure we went on. ... "
" ... I purchased a GoPro Hero 6 in March for a western Caribbean cruise that involved multiple water excursions and a zip lining trip in Mexico. ... I kept it on for the entire trip, including having it on a chest strap while zip lining. ... "
" ... Works great for our Mexico adventures. ... "
" ... This worked excellent and never had a problem during our 2 week lake vacation. ... "
" ... Very useful on my trip to SE Asia. ... "
" ... Works great for our Mexico adventures. ... "
Display Clarity
7using, still, screen, like, also
+100%
" ... My favorite part of this is that I can still use my camera and see the screen. ... "
" ... Access to the necessary buttons and screen was also easier than expected. ... "
" ... I really like the fact that I can see the screen while using it and I also have the security of a floaty. ... "
" ... I was happy that I was able to see the screen when i was using it to snorkel and swim. ... "
" ... Floats just fine a little pricy but I like being able to see the screen. ... "
" ... Floats just fine a little pricy but I like being able to see the screen. ... "
" ... lets you watch the screen while still performing as a floatation device. ... "
Controls
6buttons, fit, case, screen, go pro
+100%
" ... Access to the necessary buttons and screen was also easier than expected. ... "
" ... The floaty case fit perfectly and the screens and buttons were still accessible. ... "
" ... It fit great, allowed access to buttons and microphones, and let me keep the original Go Pro case on it too. ... "
" ... It fit great, allowed access to buttons and microphones, and let me keep the original Go Pro case on it too. ... "
" ... It allows access to all the controls. ... "
" ... It allows access to all the controls. ... "
Returns
6+33%
-67%
" ... And I can’t return it! ... "
" ... We sent it back. ... "
Marketplace
6advertised, return, product
+100%
" ... Same as advertised. ... "
" ... Works and fits as advertised. ... "
" ... thanks for the awesome product! ... "
" ... I contacted the seller and he graciously accepted the return and credited my Amazon account. ... "
Camera
6much, gopro, get, float, better
+100%
" ... Considering using this case for extra protection for the camera. ... "
" ... Much better than the GoPro version ... "
" ... Much better than the float that attaches to the back of the camera as this way you can see what the camera sees and use the go pro accordingly. ... "
" ... Much better than the float that attaches to the back of the camera as this way you can see what the camera sees and use the go pro accordingly. ... "
" ... It floats the camera by itself fine. ... "
" ... It floats the camera by itself fine. ... "
Ease of Use
4put, access
+100%
" ... and is easy to see/find if you drop it. ... "
" ... Easy to put on. ... "
" ... It allows access to all the controls. ... "
Product Reliability
4+100%
" ... Almost lost our gopro on vaca a few weeks ago, so glad to have this now! ... "
" ... worked like a charm ... "
" ... Update: After using this several times, I like it much more than I initially did. ... "
" ... Update: After using this several times, I like it much more than I initially did. ... "
Overall performance
4well, job
+75%
-25%
" ... Works well for surfing. ... "
" ... Does the job and works well. ... "
" ... Does the job and works well. ... "
Product As Described
4advertised
+100%
" ... Same as advertised. ... "
" ... Works and fits as advertised. ... "
Comfort
4wear, see, made, gopro, floaty
+75%
-25%
" ... Feels very safe and nice ... "
" ... Much more comfortable than expected. ... "
" ... It is a snug fit and feels secure so I don’t see either of the previous scenarios being an issue. ... "
Water Usage
3+100%
" ... So far it’s been a welcome accessory for any days I plan on being in or near the water! ... "
" ... Invaluable for video on the water. ... "
" ... Invaluable for video on the water. ... "
Cleaning
3dirty
+33%
-67%
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