What a coincidence, I just purchased an iPod Shuffle two weeks ago just for that purpose. For the most part and I think most would agree, I prefer to paddle with all my senses available to me. Often, whether it's a change in current, an alligator splashing into river or a powerboat the first warning I get is from my ears. This only becomes that much more important when paddling in the dark. I am positive I am not telling you anything you don't already know. Having said that occasionally some music can be very motivational. Being a former professional dancer (the ballet kind not the Chippendale kind) I have always been a person that was moved by music. I decided on the Shuffle because of the price, the size and the simplicity of use. I plan on using it with a small dry bag. I looked at the iriver but, decided since I can't usually get a FM signal where I paddle that I did not need that feature. I was not aware they made a water-proof version and that might have influenced my decision. So far I am happy with the Shuffle and believe it is the closest you can come to having music piped directly into your brain via an implant. I will let you know how it fairs on the water. Stephen F Logan Bay City, Texas *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jun 14 2005 - 08:14:16 PDT
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