I hate having to pocket or strap my iPod or MP3 player when running or exercising because it creates a weight imbalance on my body. This runner's radio is gripped in the hand whilst running, really making it easier to run with such a device. It can also substitute runner's hand weights, (mostly used by girls) as a lead core matches the weight resistance required during exercise. It's shock, water and heat resistant, fitted out with a heart rate monitor and in combination with a near identical unit, in the opposite hand can be configured to deliver left-right sound ouput, lol, plus even hand-hand weight distribution. Sizing is tight, a suitable size just fits into the envelop (if the unit is rotated on a 45) so i hope that's alright. PCB no. 2 just fits the grip diameter. I'm thinking of introducing finger castings into the moulded back component thus enhancing ergonomics and also have contemplated introducing a squeezable water compartment to quench thirst. Got inspiration from a crushed can/drinking bottle. The circular pattern on the grip is a soft rubber type material which can be squeezed when you start feeling the pain. Ha ha!
Daniel Dob.
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Oh yeah got photos of woman and crushed can from:
www.amazing1.com/can-crusher.htm
www.health.msn.com/fitness
I agree that things bouncing in your pocket can be very annoying if you're running. Now that you've explained it, it makes a lot of sense. So it is as much an exercise equipment as a radio.
But I do wonder if the graphical information is a bit tiny to read when you're on the run. And when you're running, you might not want to manipulate little knobs and switches.
Perhaps volume can be controlled by squeezing or something? Overall, I like the idea.
-sunny
great idea daniel. i completely agree that listening to music while running or doing some sort of a workout is difficult because it requires the device being lodged somewhere on the body. holding it in the hand with an ergonomically comfortable grip would be a great idea however do you think that this would be a very short term solution or a design in which would perhaps solve this dilemma?...while its a great idea it would need to be designed very light and highly comfortable to reduce the notion that it is actually there at all.
sorry the comment posted at July 26, 2008 10:05 AM was by:
-Kieran J.
this is a neat concept, and it's good to concentrate on one market sometimes. I'm not sure if you need the screen AND the strip-dial - don't they do the same thing?
-Robbie
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