MistaSparkle 0 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 This will probably be more relevant to the boarders here... but how many of you ride, or have tried riding, with some kind of music (headphones)? I just started listening while riding recently, and it's much better than listening to the garbage j-pop most resorts play all day. It gets me pretty pumped when riding, but I think it's probably best for riding alone... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 I used to do it when I was a ski bum but now I wantto hear the mountains. The sound of deeps pow as you turn is music enough for me. Link to post Share on other sites
HP 0 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Hi there! Why is this more relevant to boarders? Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 I like no music (like to hear whats going on around me) just another heavy thing to carry! SUGINOHARA's tunes were rocking last monday...the odd J tune, but hey it is Japan! Link to post Share on other sites
MistaSparkle 0 Posted February 25, 2003 Author Share Posted February 25, 2003 only reason I said boarders is because i've seen lots of boarders with phones before, but I can't say i've ever seen a skiier with them.... no offense! I'd like to hear skiiers opinions too. I see what you're saying about hearing the swish, but for a change, music helped get me pumped enough to push it a little more... i dunno Link to post Share on other sites
amandanism 0 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 i have a tiny mp3 player which is virtually indestructable which i sometimes ride with. it doesnt hold many songs 64MB but its good for a few days. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 if Im going to be out by myself and its not crowded and not going to be falling all the time esp falling in powder I take my MD player. Just to spice things up and make the lift rides a bit more enjoyable - and Im a skier Link to post Share on other sites
OUfreeski2 0 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 I`d like to take my MD with, but scared it`ll get wet/crashed on.Zwelgen where do you keep yours-outer pocket/inner,in chalk bag? Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Nope....I like to get away from it all in the mountains....clean air....silence (therefore I absolutely despise the resorts that play garbage music over the P.A speakers) On a quiet weekday its nice to be sitting alone on a chair, soaking up the splendour of nature, deep in your own thoughts. I do some of my best thinking, deep contemplation sitting on lift chairs. Link to post Share on other sites
Glen Falting 0 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Generally only when I'm riding alone. Its too much of a hassle otherwise. I like a bit of retro Aussie music like Hunters & Collectors and a bit of Midnight Oil but the odd bit of J-Pop is good and of course Shakira (spanish version). Recently, I've found it does tend to be a bit of a distraction so I find I'm more inclined to turn it off while riding hard or under the ropes. My jacket happens to have a special MD player holder which seems to keep it pretty dry and safe - its also a good indicator of how hard the crash was if the music stops. Link to post Share on other sites
MistaSparkle 0 Posted February 26, 2003 Author Share Posted February 26, 2003 yea... i've been riding with my mp3 player too. It stays safe and dry on the inside of my jacket, and it's not too heavy or bulky. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 I keep it in a special pocket kind of beside the main zipper. It keeps dry and warm and less likely to get mashed when I waste myself Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 The sounds of nature Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 I'm thinking this over, getting fed up of the J pop thing. Link to post Share on other sites
MistaSparkle 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 The J-Pop thing was one of my initial motivations..... as if j-pop doesnt sound bad enough, there's that wonderful doppler effect between the lift speakers too... aweful.... just aweful.... Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I'm considering getting the stereo backpack by K2; has little external speakers built into it so you can hear both your tunes AND the sound of swooshing powder enveloping your lower thighs. Could be fun rocking it out on the lift too. J-Pop No More Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Those speaker backpacks sound aweful. Could you imagine 100's of those things on the slopes?? I doubt there would be that many on the slopes at one time, but i hate listening to one channel of shit music so why would i want to less to several? You would annoy a lot of people i would suspect. Just my 2cents. Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Yeah, I have the exact same concern, but my understanding is the music is not amplified loud enough to be heard outside of your immediate vicinity (if I can believe the advertising, anyway). Certainly, if everyone had them and was listening to different music, the resulting din would drive everyone mad. I'm going to check out the "annoyance" factor before purchasing. I'll let you know how it sounds. Of course, I would not buy it if it's going to infringe on others' enjoyment of the mountain. Not to worry on that front. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I'd say that if the music is only loud enough to hear in your vicinity then you wouldn't hear it much when you are flying down the mountain. Or would you? I don't think you would. I'll be interested to see what type of sound quality it produces. cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I'll let you know after testing it at the store. I plan to bring a bag of white flour and ask the salesperson to sprinkle it in my face while listening to the speakers (to simulate powder). Link to post Share on other sites
ferguson 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I love the J pop that the resorts provide us with Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 One of the first pieces of advice I received after only skiing a few times was from a boarder friend who said you have to listen to everything around you. Don't rely on someone calling out a warning to you, coz they probably won't. He said tune into the voices, snow sounds etc. So I've always done that. Plus the quiet sounds of nature also appeal. I've been tempted to listen to music, but it kinda goes against my already learnt grain. Qu: - Do headphones and the like block out essential noise? - Do they distract you from focussing esp. on crowded days? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I wouldnt wear it on a crowded day, usually weekdays when Im flying solo and the lifts are boring. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 The lifts are boring, zwelgen? Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 What scouser? Do you enjoy sitting on a lift by yourself for a few hours? A few sounds just makes the lift time pass quicker and keeps me psyched when I dont have a riding buddy to talk about the mtn with. Is that what you meant? Link to post Share on other sites
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