Freestyle Audio Waterproof MP3 player
01/10/08
I would like to say a big thank you to Freestyle Audio for sending me a couple of their waterproof/shockproof MP3 players to test before the Olympic games. The players also come with completly waterproof ear buds which means that the entire unit can be fully submerged without worry. The player is extrememly small, light and easy to use. It doesnt require any special software so music can very simply be dragged and dropped on to the player which has a 2GB storage capacity.
The player came in very useful for me before the Olympics as it allowed me to work on sports psychology or the mental side of the game, on the white water during training sessions! This is something I have never been able to do before. Now that I am on a break from paddling I have been able to use the player when I am swimming to stave off the boredom of doing lengths in a pool. I have even tried the player while I was surfing on the west coast of Ireland and I couldnt fault its performance. The player also floats which is a big bonus.
The fact that it is very rugged and shockproof not only makes it suitable for watersports but it is ideal for anyone in any kind of adventure sport or outdoor activity for example mountainbiking, climbing, running or skiing. I would recommend it to anyone. The photos below show just how small the unit is, I have also placed a link to the website there, so take a look. Thanks again to Lance and all at Freestyle Audio.
The unit itself is tiny and light and clips easily anywhere.
Very comfortable and snug fit for the headphones and they are fully adjustable.