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Czarnickoli
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Default Toughest case for e4gt

So im about to start snowboarding this year and i will be using my phone on the mountain for both texts and music. I dont want to ruin my day by landing on my phone and trashing it so i would like a few recommendations of cases that could hold up to the impact of me falling on it, whether that be off of a jump, doing jibs, or going off of a few cliffs.

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I would say Ballistic. The only weak point I see is no holster to protect a screen. In normal conditions screen should be protected, but in your situation rock or something will still hit the screen.
 
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I am usually pretty careful to turn the screen towards my body in all cases as a precaution. Also bulk is no issue as a will only be using it for snowboarding purposes, i have a barely there for every day use. What i would like however is something that will actually come on and off since i will switch cases back and forth

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If a holster is needed to attach to a bag or something the siedio convert may fit the bill

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Sounds like the Seidio Convert would be perfect for you. You can use the Surface case for your everyday use, then throw the outer skin and skeleton on when you need it. The Convert also has port covers, which the Ballistic SG does not have.

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I have a ballistic and it works wonders and is a two piece case.

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Ballistic is great so far for me.
 
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How is the grip on the ballistic? I want something that I'm not afraid to drop on the lift from it being too slippery.

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How is the grip on the ballistic? I want something that I'm not afraid to drop on the lift from it being too slippery.

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I think it is individual. If you have big hands you'll be OK. You have to stop by corporate Sprint store, and ask'em to show it to you. It is what I did this weekend, and after that I went back home and ordered it on ebay. Still waiting.


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