Thanks to a new generation of high-tech waterproof gadgets, you can pop your iPod into a sealed armband and listen underwater through a waterproof headset, or download your favourite songs on to an all-in-one waterproof player. Is this the best idea ever? I think it's pretty cool, not that i do a lot of swimming, but if i did, i would definitely want to be able to listen to my favourite music as i do length after length.
I am curious to know just how safe this all is, though. I mean, i wouldn't even trust a supposed "waterproof" radio in the shower, let alone going swimming with your music playing. After everything you get told about mixing electrics with water, does anyone else just feel a little bit sceptical about all this?
Anyway, the truth is out: swimming fanatics are going to love this new idea, meaning you don;t have to listen to others by the water's edge droning about the weather. Even drowning out the noise of kids screaming has to be a favourable option?!
So where do you get one from?
I like the Finis SwiMP3 from http://www.underwatersounds.co.uk/. It allows the swimmer to listen to music by conducting vibrations through the bones in the skull, via two plates fastened to the head by the goggle strap. Sounds a little dangerous, but apparently the sound is excellent and it has 1GB of memory to store your favourite songs on.
Underwater gadgets are going to be the next "must haves", so if you want to be the trendiest guy or girl at the pool, then it is definitely worth investing in an underwater MP3 player!
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