What do surfers do with their car keys?

This is by far the most common thing that we as surfers do. We tuck it up under the wheel, bumper, or tailgate. And usually, we do it in plain view of thieves who are just waiting for us to give them an easy shot at all the things in our cars.

How do I keep my key fob dry while swimming?

To come prepared: Buy shorts with waterproof pockets (if your key is electronic – or that have pockets with regular zippers if it’s a regular key). Get a waterproof case for your electronic key, like this one that can hold your cell phone as well; they come with the cords that you can tie around your bathing suit strap.

Where do you put your car key when you go to the beach?

Get a pair of water shoes with tiny zippered pockets. The pockets are just big enough for a key and are hidden in the tip of the shoe so they won’t hurt your feet. Buy a magnetic key holder and put it on your car. The best places for this are usually in the wheel well or up under the lip of a chassis.

What to do with car keys while scuba diving?

There’s an easy answer to the question “what to do with my belongings and keys when I go surfing, swimming or scuba diving”: keep them in your room (safer option) or your car (hidden, of course).

Can I swim with my car key?

Place the key in a sealed bag and put inside a tow float. Get a copy of the key without the electronic part and use to drive to the beach (won’t work with cars that require the electronic key to be nearby to start), then tie it to your swimsuit.

What to do with the key fob at the beach?

You can bury them in the sand or camouflage them under a plastic bag, towel, or rock. Ideally, you should be able to spot your car keys from the surf to make sure no one steals them.

How long does it take for a key fob to dry out?

Basically, the safest and most effective way to dry the key fob is to leave it for a couple of days in a warm and dry room. DON’T be tempted to leave the key fob on top of a radiator or attack with a hairdryer though, as this can damage it… patience is a virtue!

What is a waterproof pouch for keys swimming?

The Aquapac Keymaster is a 100% waterproof pouch that fits inside your pocket or wetsuit and protects the essential items you can’t leave behind. This case fits hotel room keys, car keys, cards, cash/money, asthma inhalers, and/or very small phones.

Do car keys float in water?

Its density is greater than water. Denser objects tend to sink in water. A key, small or big, is commonly a denser object than water. It breaks through the surface tension of the water.

How do you hide your keys when snorkeling?

When we go snorkeling, we wrap our keys in a paper towel (more about that later) then put them into a ziplock bag, forcing the air out. We then put that bag into another ziplock bag, again forcing the air out, then into one more bag. I have a weight belt with pouches, so I put my keys into one of those.

Can a key float on water?

A metal key is heavier than water; it will sink in it. A wooden cork, a leaf, and a sheet of paper are lighter than water. Hence, they will float on it.