Underwater Audio
A few days ago I picked up the Underwater Audio Waterproof iPod Bundle. With the seasons changing in Vancouver and a couple of running injuries sending me to the pool more often for workouts I wanted something to listen to help keep me motivated while training.
This is a big departure from my normal routine. As trail runner I’ve moved away from listening to music while I run to better help me focus on footsteps on the unpredictability of North Shore trail running; having fallen in love with the runners high not to mention to be able to avoid the number of mountain bikers who’s trails I am encroaching on.
As the weather gets wetter and the snow pack returning to lower elevations I find myself wanting / needing something to listen to while I transition back to road running, to push me through tempo runs. Sure, you can throw your iPod in a ziploc bag and away you go.
This is where Underwater Audio really steps it up. Not only do you get a waterproof iShuffle but you also get waterproof headphones. Over the past two years I’ve probably blown through 4 pairs of headphones due to water damage.
So what do you get:
- - One genuine Apple iPod (4th Gen, 2 GB) waterproofed by Underwater Audio, your choice of color
- - Original Apple USB cable, earbuds and packaging
- - One pair of short-cord 100% Waterproof AquaSonic Headphones* (black)
- - 3 sizes of earbuds to create a custom fit
- - An extension cable to lengthen headphone cord
- - One pair of Swimbuds extra-short cord waterproof headphones* (white)
- - 3 sizes of earbuds to create a custom fit
- How does it work:
- - Proprietary waterproofing process
- - iPods are sent straight from Apple to Underwater Audio
- - salt water test to 200 feet (4-10x the depth rating of competing products
- - iPods are immersed for weeks at a time
- - plugged and unplugged in salt water over 800x