VESKIMERWaterproof Arm Cast Cover for Shower, Bath - Reusable Cast Protector, Cast Bag, Cast Sleeve - Watertight Protection for Broken Hands, Fingers, Wrists, Arms

it worked excellent wore in swimming poolwent snorkelling i rate it a 5!!! never leaked it looked loke it did at first but it was soo humid where we were it was just from that.. my cast stayed dry entire time!!!

After a recent run-in with the trail in the Coronado National Forest (yes, the trail won), I'll be living in a short-arm cast for the next few weeks; so I needed a way to keep my arm dry while in the shower, etc. Given the relative bargain price ($9.26 with tax and free shipping with Prime), compared to similar cast protectors, I wasn't sure what to expect from this one; however, I've been pleasantly surprised. Rest assured that this device is made of extremely durable material (which the seller describes as "surgical rubber") and that the silicone bladder/seal affords water-tight protection for your arm, as advertised (a huge improvement over the plastic bag and rubber band that I was using, with um, marginal success). Length is 21" from the silicone bladder to distal end of the hand piece (see attached picture, which was taken after it had been used, daily, for one month). I noted in other reviews that some have shared that this is "not 100% waterproof". I found that it is, if applied correctly. For me, the secret to ensuring that the cover seals properly is to place it completely over the cast and configure the silicone bladder so that the seal is a convex shape (see 1st attachment), rather than positioned in a concave configuration (see 3rd attachment), which could allow water to run into the cover. Just pull down slightly on the cover after you've pulled it over the cast and this will result in a convex "flange" around your arm and above the cast, as shown. Additionally, you can pull a sock over your cast to ensure that the fiberglass doesn't tear the rubber cover. I made a protective cover for my cast, out of a sock, which saved my clothing, furniture, steering wheel, etc. There are commercial options available for around $20 or you can sacrifice a pair of socks (or use that single sock whose mate was eaten by the dryer) and some "Fray Check".As to the comment about this being "clumsy"... (?!!!!) What can I say? You're in a cast and/or you just need a way to keep your arm dry; so yes, that's going to be inconvenient... I recommend this cover as a way to provide a water-tight seal of the affected area!Update 3/13/20: Initially, I ordered this cast protector because of it's low price (as previously noted). While I found it to be a well-made and effective product, I suggest that potential buyers shop around given the fact that the price has nearly doubled (from $8.98 to $16.98 in less than six weeks) since I purchased it in early February 2020. A quick review finds that there are less expensive alternatives of similar design out there.

Sure beats stuffing rags around the cast & taping a bag around the arm! The diameter of the hole in the flexible material is 2 inches; it expands as the arm is inserted to create a seal. The length of the glove is 21 inches in length & is oversized in width to provide plenty of room. The diameter of the hard, blue plastic ring is approximately 5 1/2 inches. For those wondering if this fits a child, this fit over an 8 year old’s arm and went up to almost the shoulder. This worked well, was comfortable, and kept water from getting on/near the cast during baths & showers.

I swam with this cover over my lower arm cast today for the first time and it worked very well. It’s also quite comfortable. I have normal arms, not fat, not thin, and I had no leakage. I used a kickboard and swam laps for an hour. No problems. However, I do not think this thing would stay waterproof if I were doing laps using my arms. It is fine as long as all you want to do is work on your lower body, wade in water, hang on the side of the pool or something like that while stuck in a cast. I highly doubt it would withstand the aggressive movement of normal lap swimming, plus the ring around the arm would be annoying. Also, it’s not super-thick plastic. It’s similar to those plastic inserts in a wallet. It isn’t going to hold up for a really long time. I think for my purposes, to swim with it using a kickboard for the next four weeks while I have a cast, it will be just fine. I would absolutely recommend this for low impact swimming.

OK, I never would include “buy this product” in a review title. But dang. It is fantastic. I had minor surgery on my right hand, and trying to effectively cover and keep the bandages water-free was insanely very difficult (at least in my case, anyway) and frustrating for me- and I tried several different methods. After two days, I searched for an item like this and found it- it made 1000% difference. Very easy to use and no water got in.I wish I had thought about this or known about this before my surgery, because I would’ve ordered it beforehand. I simply cannot say enough good things about this item.