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[shadragon]

I heard of an MP3 player that you can wear when SCUBA diving. I am trying to get more details, but thought an aspect of that would make a good discussion thread. Seeing as WW is not here to stop me I thought I would be crazy and ask.

If you had such a device, but only had the time or opportunity to download ONE song before submerging in your favorite dive spot, what would it be?

For me it is easy: Pink Floyd - Breathe in the air... (And no... Not just because of the title... )

You?

[drbill]

I dive to enjoy the "Silent World." The thought of taking an MP3 player under water is an abomination to me (although for those who want to, it's fine with me).

I know iRiver has an underwater MP3 player that they are closing out. I've heard about it from other divers and think you can find it with a search on ScubaBoard.com.

Edited by drbill, 15 February 2007 - 09:59 AM.

[Basslet]

I just think it is task overloading for me since I like to shoot photos, and like Bill, I enjoy the sound of my bubbles. If I had a rebreather, I guess I would enjoy the silence.

I would use one for swimming laps though since that gets boring.

[shadragon]

I would use one for swimming laps though since that gets boring.

...and which song?

Just thought if you were Wreck or Cave Diving then Queen - Under Pressure would be appropriatte.

[PerroneFord]

Several RB divers I know have gotten the iRivers, as well as some who do long deco. Having a few hours of deco obligations might be easier to face if you could listen to your favorite tunes.

[finGrabber]

I think I'd dive with Bon Jovi's "Who says you can't go home"

We had a guy dive with one in Cozumel a year ago and his dive buddy said she could hear the music too. So, now you'd have to make sure your dive buddy has the same musical preferences too!

[finGrabber]

Several RB divers I know have gotten the iRivers, as well as some who do long deco. Having a few hours of deco obligations might be easier to face if you could listen to your favorite tunes.

I"ve heard of divers reading books while doing long deco as well

[shadragon]

I"ve heard of divers reading books while doing long deco as well

Instructor of mine told me he sealed a hand held Frogger game into a couple of Ziplock bags. He purged too much air out and when he came out of the depths found that all the keys were pressed into the unit and ruined it.

[jextract]

Hmmm... I'd have to go with the song that's on my myspace page: Lamb of God's Walk With Me In Hell

You can hear that and a couple of their other toe-tappers at:
http://www.myspace.com/lambofgod

[finGrabber]

Hmmm... I'd have to go with the song that's on my myspace page: Lamb of God's Walk With Me In Hell

You can hear that and a couple of their other toe-tappers at:
http://www.myspace.com/lambofgod

That's a toe-tapper all right!

[Pony Girl]

Ocean Floor by Audio Adrenaline

[Pony Girl]

Hmmm... I'd have to go with the song that's on my myspace page: Lamb of God's Walk With Me In Hell

You can hear that and a couple of their other toe-tappers at:
http://www.myspace.com/lambofgod

EGADS!!! Blew my speakers right off the desk . . .

[jeff]

Most of my dive gear is used...why would I buy a $300 radio for the hour that I'm underwater. Its not the time or place for it; and I love and need music.

[jonjon]

If you are doing some tech diving wouldn't techno seem to be the music of choice? I know of one song titled "the dolphin's" beautiful music. I am more inclined to agree with DrBill, the silent world is what I seek when diving.

[shadragon]

If you are doing some tech diving wouldn't techno seem to be the music of choice? I know of one song titled "the dolphin's" beautiful music. I am more inclined to agree with DrBill, the silent world is what I seek when diving.

Don't get me wrong, I have every Paul Van Dyk CD and download in existence, but diving would be a low energy thing in my mind. Enigma, or ERA would seem to be a better choice than high tempo - deep bass trance. I would choose that for the SI in the evening... Gregorian chants with a subtle rock beat would work better for me under the water.