I'm going skiing over new year, and want to take my 30gb iPod with me, but obviously don't want it to get damaged by cold/snow/falling over...any suggestions on how to protect it or cases that i could get...i'm in the UK, but would buy from abroad if that was the only option

Stick it in a tape player bag? Same size arent they

Didn't Burton Snowboards and Apple co-design an iPod jacket?

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2003/jan/07burtonipod.html

Burton also made a backpack with a music control built into the strap, so your iPod can stay nice and dry inside!

I like the description:
'Whether you’re running to catch a flight, riding the subway or lugging your **** into the lodge, the Amp Pack makes it super simple to flip through your downloaded music library.'

http://www.burton.com/Burton/gear/products.asp?productID=731

They made tons of other stuff too. Just Google 'burton ipod'.

yeah they did, but at $359 its a bit too much...i'm gonna go and look at the burton backpack, but i would prefer a case/wallet type thing, as a full backpack is a bit of a hassle...

I think I would play it safe and not take it when skiing. Who listens to music when their skiing anyway?? It's not like a boring day in the gym on a treadmill or something.

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Thoose are quite expensive and probably not what you are looking for, but I thought I would share them anyway. If you would just like a case that is protective and/or waterproof, head over to iPod lounge. The forums have topic after topic about cases under Forums>Gear>Cases. They also have a very extensive review section with many cases. You will find everything you are looking for there.

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fair point...still, especially for when i'm not on the piste...

i personally woundnt take it on the slopes(i have a 10g 3rdgen) id hate to see you fall and smash your hardrive or get it wet due to condensation...remeber. the ipod gets hot, and your going to be in a cool wet enviorment...not a good combo for some with buttons

there is a company that makes a hard plastic case for the ipod that is relatively cheap... check out the ads at ipodlounge.net and see if you see anything you like. condensation probably won't be a problem though.

try http://halfkeyboard.com/ipodarmor/ipodlounge.html that's the one i meant :-P although may find something better...

that iPod Armor looks great...

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iPod Armor is ideal for skiers, snowboarders, or anyone worried about falling on their iPod during sports. Unlike other cases, iPod Armor's hard outer shell does not actually touch your iPod (it is held suspended, floating between layers of foam) so the force of a fall goes into the outer shell of the case, rather than into your iPod.

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