I've read a couple of articles lately about Tri and running events banning the use of mp3 players citing them as competitive advantage. Of course, I haven't seen any swimmers sporting these at events yet, but I was wondering if there has been any discussion in the swimming community.
I just recently received one as a gift and use it in training, and it's great. Would it aid me in the 3K-5K OWS events? I think so. It can be a great motivator, and it would give me a bit of an advantage over those who didn't have one. I think it might even be a greater advantage in a swimming event than in a running or cycling event where greater advantages are possible through equipment (shoes and bikes). In swimming, the only advantage granted is for those who use wet suits, but they are already typically divided to another division.
What do you think? Should mp3 players be allowed or disallowed at OWS events?
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I always wear ear plugs when I swim.. With colder water it is important to keep "the computer" warm,..cold water entering the ear is not good. I would place the swimp3 player over my ears rather than the temple,..it was much louder that way.The Swimman waterproof ipod has earbuds which keep the water out and cannot be worn with earplugs. I was disappointed with the low volumn of the Swimp3 player,...not so with the with the swimman.
I seldom swim without listening to music. No need to worry about not hearing a warning or someone trying to get my attention as I almost always swim alone. In August I entered a 5 mile swim and had an escort on a paddleboard. My escort had a plastic board and grease pen for communication purposes.
WRT to swimming alone,....I find it thrilling,..not to mention that I do not have to worry about another swimmer getting into trouble and dragging me under. I do have a rescue can, but never swim with it.
OK,...flame away!:):)
srcoyote
I always wear ear plugs when I swim.. With colder water it is important to keep "the computer" warm,..cold water entering the ear is not good. I would place the swimp3 player over my ears rather than the temple,..it was much louder that way.The Swimman waterproof ipod has earbuds which keep the water out and cannot be worn with earplugs. I was disappointed with the low volumn of the Swimp3 player,...not so with the with the swimman.
I seldom swim without listening to music. No need to worry about not hearing a warning or someone trying to get my attention as I almost always swim alone. In August I entered a 5 mile swim and had an escort on a paddleboard. My escort had a plastic board and grease pen for communication purposes.
WRT to swimming alone,....I find it thrilling,..not to mention that I do not have to worry about another swimmer getting into trouble and dragging me under. I do have a rescue can, but never swim with it.
OK,...flame away!:):)
