Overboard has just launched pro-sport headphones that are 100% waterproof that will appeal to winter sport enthusiasts and skiers, snowboarders and watersporters.
With a reactive coiled cable and neckband, Overboard claims the headset will reduce wire tangles during sports. It comes with three different ear bud sizes. The headphones are designed to be used with the Overboard pro-sport iPod case.
Combining the use of headphones and case gives you listening power up to 6 metres underwater. Available in black only, the waterproof headphones are on sale for £24.99.
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