| Music, who would have thought that just some | | | | Everyone's taste in music is personally their own. I |
| simple notes for instruments and creative lyrics could | | | | suggest the night before you go riding, load your |
| help to alter people's mind sets or mood. Music has | | | | mp3 player with various genres of music and see |
| been in existence since the beginning of time and | | | | what your mind and body respond to the best while |
| continually gets better and more definitive for every | | | | on the mountain. Different things help different |
| generation. Singers and songwriters can use it to help | | | | people, so just because your friends are listening to |
| tell stories or help to set a certain tone for example | | | | hard rock doesn't mean that you can't listen to |
| in movies. As the audience, we respond differently | | | | classical for example. This is why music players have |
| depending on the genre of music we listen to or the | | | | ear phones, so they are personal listening |
| atmosphere being listened in. Using your mp3 player | | | | experiences. I can almost guarantee that once you |
| while snowboarding is no different. It can help you | | | | try snowboarding with music, you will never leave |
| relax so you can perform tricks easier or just help | | | | your player behind again. |
| you concentrate in the competition you are about to | | | | However, as with many electronic devices, the |
| compete in. | | | | batteries are sensitive to extreme temperature |
| If you do not agree with this, just look how many | | | | changes. Make sure your unit is fully charged before |
| professional athletes carry their portable music | | | | you go out, and try to keep it in the warmest area |
| devices everywhere they go whether training or on | | | | of your clothing. This will help ensure longer battery |
| a long flight or bus ride. Next time you walk down | | | | life, but also protect the player if you happen to wipe |
| the street, notice how many people are listening the | | | | out. Many newer snowboarding jackets have built in |
| their "playlists" whether on their Ipod of from their | | | | pockets specifically designed for mp3 players. These |
| cell phone. Music is everywhere, so why not use it | | | | pockets are easily accessible whether you have your |
| while snowboarding to help calm you while carving | | | | gloves on or not, and the majority have head phone |
| the pipe or shredding the powder in the trees? | | | | cord holders to keep your cord out of the way. |