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mchaco1



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:58 pm    Post subject: Windsurfing music? Reply with quote

Im working on getting some music for my new waterproof Mp3 for next season and was looking for some suggestions for windsurfing music, mostly 80's rock (i do 80s rock for windsurfing and 80s pop for skiing) I was alive in the 80s but mostly rocking to winnie the pooh songs, so I could use some suggestions...
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Radar Love
Born to be Wild
60's and 70's stuff but great driving songs so they should make good sailing songs. I've never considered listening to music while sailing. Never had an iPod or similar.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Eric Johnson- Cliffs of Dover
Joe Satriani-Surfing for the Alien
Jeff Beck - Freeway Jam
Allman Brothers - Pick One
Alan Parsons Project - I Robot
Steely Dan - Do it Again
Jack Johnson - Bubble Toes
Yes - Roundabout
Pick Floyd - Pick One

......ALRIGHT! Where do I get one of those MP3 waterproof gadgets??!!

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might want to consider some reggae tunes, like some classic Bob Marley favorites. Often windsurfing videos incorporate reggae to bring out a laid back island style with a great beat.
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johnl



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been listening to music while sailing for a couple of seasons now. But I go for the "pop" music. It comes down to listening to whatever you like. I tend to like the same music for working out that I use while windsurfing. The bonus is that while working out, you think of windsurfing but not the other way around. At least for me... Cool
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cgoudie1



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:39 am    Post subject: Re: Windsurfing music? Reply with quote

Well. here's what I used for the 2012 Gorge Video.

Lock In.....................The Empresarios
Post Modern Sleaze....Sneaker Pimps
Buona Sarah.............Tosca
Lonely Boy ................Black Keys
The Whales ..............The Mermen
Sitargazer ................International Velvet
In the waiting Line......Zero 7
1..............................Joy Zipper
Reach for the Sky......Social Distortion
Ready Steady Go.......Paul Okenfold

But I warn you, I have a penchant for the avant-garde

-Craig

mchaco1 wrote:
Im working on getting some music for my new waterproof Mp3 for next season and was looking for some suggestions for windsurfing music, mostly 80's rock (i do 80s rock for windsurfing and 80s pop for skiing) I was alive in the 80s but mostly rocking to winnie the pooh songs, so I could use some suggestions...
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mchaco1



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think 80s rock music captures the spirit of windsurfing best, since the 80s was its time it really took off (that or Ive watched one too many gorge videos on youtube set to 80s rock...). There will definitely be some reggae and modern surf music (aka sublime, 311 etc. whatever you call that stuff).
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......ALRIGHT! Where do I get one of those MP3 waterproof gadgets??!!

The Mp3s are on amazon, the waterproof ipod one is the best, but a bit pricey. Im getting the connected one thats contained in one loop so that there are no wires, and plan to tie it to my wetsuit with a piece of fishing line just in case it comes loose. If your brave you can get one of the waterproof bags and throw your phone/ipod in it.
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mchaco1



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im putting on:

Ironman
Cherry pie
pour some sugar on me
etc.

any more suggestions for corny 80s rock along those lines? I want to feel like im in a old youtube windsurfing video Laughing
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scorpionfish



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

any more suggestions for corny 80s rock along those lines? I want to feel like im in a old youtube windsurfing video :lol

Anything punk from the "Hard Winds A-Blowing" video.
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johnl



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Personally I really don't trust any electronics that say "waterproof" unless they are true Marine equipment. So I went with a simple IPod shuffle for my player and a waterproof case such as this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Kwik-Tek-Waterproof-Case-Earbuds/dp/B001656ZV6

I've never had one leak. I tend to replace it after one or two seasons because the little tiny electric wires that plug in tend to wear over time and eventually they fail. BUT keep in mind that is after being used over 100+ times for several hours at a time. This keeps it simple for me. If it ever does fail, then my IPod shuffle is pretty cheap (I have a better MP3 player for normal use that I don't take in the water) and I don't have a problem replacing it. However after about 6 years it's still going strong...
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