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2009 Testimonials
A Snorkeling Comeback HI! I just thought I'd share my story about how I used your Swimmer's Snorkel for rehabilitation after a serious accident. In Aug 2007, I was riding my bike and got hit by a truck. Prior to that I was an elite-age-group triathlete. I broke my neck (c-6), my back 3 places (t-8, t-10 and t-12), both wrists and 1 rib. I had to have 6 fasciotomies on my right thigh due to compartment syndrome. I had to have a stent placed in my left carotid artery. My road back to health was very long and hard. As an athlete, I wanted to get back into some kind of physical activity as soon as I could. My leg could not take any impact, however, and I could hardly even walk on it. I wanted to swim but my doctor said my neck would not tolerate the side to side breathing. What about breast stroke? Too much up and down neck flexion. What about using a kick board? Too much neck flexion. Then I discovered your swimmer's snorkel. I bought it and took it to my doctor. I showed him how I could swim without moving my neck at all. He was impressed and gave me the "green light" to go ahead and use it. I swam with that thing 3-5 days a week for several months. It was awesome! Probably the best part was that mentally I was "back in the game." I swam during Masters Swim practices so I could see all my friends but I was not in any shape to keep up with them or their workouts (they smiled, waved at me and asked me to "take me to your planet" because I looked like an alien!) By the beginning of February 2008, though, I joined them - snorkel and all! After lots of hard work I eventually got back on the bike and started running, too. In September 2008 I did my first post-accident race, USAT Age Group National Championships in Portland, OR. I qualified for Team USA and I will be representing our country at ITU Worlds on Sept. 13, 2009 in Australia. Crazy! I just wanted you to know that you have an awesome product and I know that you did not develop it for people who broke their necks but... I have recommended it (and lent my own snorkel) to other people I know with neck and back injuries. Thanks for a great product! *Kathleen Allen, Evergreen, CO* The Talk of the Pool I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the SwiMP3 player. I just started back into lane swimming last June and out of curiosity I googled “waterproof mp3 players” and found the FINIS website. It intrigued me instantly and when my husband and I went to a swim outlet store in Mississauga Ontario they were out of stock. I told my husband that this was the only thing on my Christmas wish list and I couldn’t wait to get it. As you are likely aware, swimming really isn’t a very social sport when all you are doing is laps. I thought this might help the time pass. Anyway, I was the talk of the pool the first time I tried it out. So many fellow swimmers came up to me and asked what it was. Even the life guards were curious. So far, I am thrilled with this player and use it every time I go to the pool to do my 100 laps! Thanks and best regards, *Heidi Mussar, Ontario, Canada* New Beginnings I just wanted to take a moment to give you a big "Thank You!" My wife and I met your Triathlon Account Manager at your booth at Tri-Fest here in Tucson, and I just wanted to again say thank you so much for going over the FINIS products with us. To begin with, we walked out of there with two sets of the SwiMP3 players, and I have to tell you...WOW! It truly has made going to the pool so much more enjoyable. We're both swimming longer and harder than we ever have before, it's so nice to have your mind somewhere else instead of just counting laps while staring at the bottom of the pool! We have had so many other swimmers ask about them and we always let them take a listen. They are always as amazed as we were, and say they're heading right out to pick up a set! I also picked up the FINIS Forearm Fulcrum training aid, and it has made a dramatic improvement in my stroke almost immediately! I feel so much more confident with my stroke, even after using it only a few times....amazing. It is so nice to know that a company like FINIS is out there, and we will always be loyal customers! *Michael Matz, Tucson, AZ* Service with a Smile I am in the midst of training for a half ironman and needed something to make the swim training less hellish! I bought your SwimP3 and love it!!! But, before I loved it, I had to get it downloaded properly. I am fairly adept at iTunes, downloading, burning, etc., but could not get my music into my SwiMP3 to save my life. I left a message for the FINIS Technical Support department and the associate called me back not too long afterwards. She was so helpful to me. Very responsive, quick, precise, and most importantly, such a pleasant person to deal with. Just thought I’d pass this along. Good people like your Tech Support Team are so hard to find and keep. Thought you should know. *R. Scott Wilder, Atlanta, GA* Senior Vice President, Morgan Keegan & Company An Honest Word I received my replaced SwiMP3 player last week and I want to thank you for continuing to back your product. In this day and age it is a pleasure to deal with a company that actually stands behind its product with no hassels or disclaimers. I have been an avid swimmer for many years and I have highly recommended your company to many people who were interested in purchasing a waterproof mp3 player for themselves. Once again - thank you for replacing my SwiMP3 Player. *Dennis Levinson* Pain-Free Service I wanted to take a moment to tell you how special your FINIS Technical SwiMP3 Support department is to me. When I first bought my SwiMP3 player I was very happy to find someone who took the time to help me set up my device. The Technical Associate understood that I was technically challenged and made the process pain free. Because of her patience and knowledge of the product I decided to buy an additional unit from your company. Recently, while converting my music from iTunes, I found out that I had developed multiple copies on my iPod during synchronization. I was stumped again as to how I would eliminate the additional copies from my iTunes library. I spoke with the MAC technical department but the remedy they supplied did not solve the problem. I was not sure if the FINIS Technical & SwiMP3 Support department would be able to help me with this issue, but sure enough, I called and the support technician knew exactly what to do. I swim everyday and I can’t tell you how much my SwiMP3 player has changed my life, but without the support technician’s advice I would not be able to maneuver through its configuration. Additionally, one of my swim friends recently purchased a SwiMP3 player from your company per my referral. After receiving her player, she also (technically challenged) had difficulties setting it up and asked me what to do. I told her three words, call Technical & SwiMP3 Support. She later reported to me that she had spoken with the same support technician that had so thoroughly led me through the process. Like myself, the FINIS Technical Support staff gave my friend the same wonderful service I had received. Thank you for having such knowledgeable and understanding staff. For this reason I will continue to refer customers to your company. Very truly yours, *Mrs. Stephanie Morgan-Yapur, Ypsilanti, MI*

2009 Testimonials

A Snorkeling Comeback

HI! I just thought I'd share my story about how I used your Swimmer's Snorkel for rehabilitation after a serious accident. In Aug 2007, I was riding my bike and got hit by a truck. Prior to that I was an elite-age-group triathlete. I broke my neck (c-6), my back 3 places (t-8, t-10 and t-12), both wrists and 1 rib. I had to have 6 fasciotomies on my right thigh due to compartment syndrome. I had to have a stent placed in my left carotid artery.

My road back to health was very long and hard. As an athlete, I wanted to get back into some kind of physical activity as soon as I could. My leg could not take any impact, however, and I could hardly even walk on it. I wanted to swim but my doctor said my neck would not tolerate the side to side breathing. What about breast stroke? Too much up and down neck flexion. What about using a kick board? Too much neck flexion. Then I discovered your swimmer's snorkel. I bought it and took it to my doctor. I showed him how I could swim without moving my neck at all. He was impressed and gave me the "green light" to go ahead and use it.

I swam with that thing 3-5 days a week for several months. It was awesome! Probably the best part was that mentally I was "back in the game." I swam during Masters Swim practices so I could see all my friends but I was not in any shape to keep up with them or their workouts (they smiled, waved at me and asked me to "take me to your planet" because I looked like an alien!) By the beginning of February 2008, though, I joined them - snorkel and all! After lots of hard work I eventually got back on the bike and started running, too. In September 2008 I did my first post-accident race, USAT Age Group National Championships in Portland, OR. I qualified for Team USA and I will be representing our country at ITU Worlds on Sept. 13, 2009 in Australia. Crazy!

I just wanted you to know that you have an awesome product and I know that you did not develop it for people who broke their necks but... I have recommended it (and lent my own snorkel) to other people I know with neck and back injuries.

Thanks for a great product!

Kathleen Allen, Evergreen, CO

The Talk of the Pool

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the SwiMP3 player.

I just started back into lane swimming last June and out of curiosity I googled “waterproof mp3 players” and found the FINIS website. It intrigued me instantly and when my husband and I went to a swim outlet store in Mississauga Ontario they were out of stock. I told my husband that this was the only thing on my Christmas wish list and I couldn’t wait to get it.

As you are likely aware, swimming really isn’t a very social sport when all you are doing is laps. I thought this might help the time pass.

Anyway, I was the talk of the pool the first time I tried it out. So many fellow swimmers came up to me and asked what it was. Even the life guards were curious. So far, I am thrilled with this player and use it every time I go to the pool to do my 100 laps!

Thanks and best regards,

Heidi Mussar, Ontario, Canada

New Beginnings

I just wanted to take a moment to give you a big "Thank You!"

My wife and I met your Triathlon Account Manager at your booth at Tri-Fest here in Tucson, and I just wanted to again say thank you so much for going over the FINIS products with us.

To begin with, we walked out of there with two sets of the SwiMP3 players, and I have to tell you...WOW! It truly has made going to the pool so much more enjoyable. We're both swimming longer and harder than we ever have before, it's so nice to have your mind somewhere else instead of just counting laps while staring at the bottom of the pool! We have had so many other swimmers ask about them and we always let them take a listen. They are always as amazed as we were, and say they're heading right out to pick up a set!

I also picked up the FINIS Forearm Fulcrum training aid, and it has made a dramatic improvement in my stroke almost immediately! I feel so much more confident with my stroke, even after using it only a few times....amazing.

It is so nice to know that a company like FINIS is out there, and we will always be loyal customers!

Michael Matz, Tucson, AZ

Service with a Smile

I am in the midst of training for a half ironman and needed something to make the swim training less hellish! I bought your SwimP3 and love it!!!

But, before I loved it, I had to get it downloaded properly. I am fairly adept at iTunes, downloading, burning, etc., but could not get my music into my SwiMP3 to save my life.

I left a message for the FINIS Technical Support department and the associate called me back not too long afterwards. She was so helpful to me. Very responsive, quick, precise, and most importantly, such a pleasant person to deal with.

Just thought I’d pass this along. Good people like your Tech Support Team are so hard to find and keep.

Thought you should know.

R. Scott Wilder, Atlanta, GA
Senior Vice President, Morgan Keegan & Company

An Honest Word

I received my replaced SwiMP3 player last week and I want to thank you for continuing to back your product. In this day and age it is a pleasure to deal with a company that actually stands behind its product with no hassels or disclaimers.

I have been an avid swimmer for many years and I have highly recommended your company to many people who were interested in purchasing a waterproof mp3 player for themselves. Once again - thank you for replacing my SwiMP3 Player.

Dennis Levinson

Pain-Free Service

I wanted to take a moment to tell you how special your FINIS Technical SwiMP3 Support department is to me. When I first bought my SwiMP3 player I was very happy to find someone who took the time to help me set up my device. The Technical Associate understood that I was technically challenged and made the process pain free. Because of her patience and knowledge of the product I decided to buy an additional unit from your company. Recently, while converting my music from iTunes, I found out that I had developed multiple copies on my iPod during synchronization. I was stumped again as to how I would eliminate the additional copies from my iTunes library. I spoke with the MAC technical department but the remedy they supplied did not solve the problem. I was not sure if the FINIS Technical & SwiMP3 Support department would be able to help me with this issue, but sure enough, I called and the support technician knew exactly what to do. I swim everyday and I can’t tell you how much my SwiMP3 player has changed my life, but without the support technician’s advice I would not be able to maneuver through its configuration.

Additionally, one of my swim friends recently purchased a SwiMP3 player from your company per my referral. After receiving her player, she also (technically challenged) had difficulties setting it up and asked me what to do. I told her three words, call Technical & SwiMP3 Support. She later reported to me that she had spoken with the same support technician that had so thoroughly led me through the process. Like myself, the FINIS Technical Support staff gave my friend the same wonderful service I had received.

Thank you for having such knowledgeable and understanding staff. For this reason I will continue to refer customers to your company.

Very truly yours,

Mrs. Stephanie Morgan-Yapur, Ypsilanti, MI

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2009 TESTIMONIALS

2009 Testimonials
Speedy Satisfaction Thanks so much! I recently got my replacement SwiMP3 as per our correspondence. I really appreciate how quickly you were able to turn-around the process. Now I'm back swimming with music again! It's a great product and you have great customer service. *Steve Thompson, Valdosta, GA* Test of the People I can definitely tell you that the SwiMP3 was one of the best “gadgets” of the year in our line-up. Everybody who tried it was so impressed by this MP3 player. Everyone wanted to buy it right away – and they thought that the price was pretty good for that kind of device. Our testers found that your gadget was so simple to use. Also some of our testers found that the sound was much better underwater, exactly what it’s supposed to be! One of the swimmers was deaf (not totally but has problems to ear). She was really surprised to “feel” and hear the music that way! There was absolutely no negative comments about your product. And I can tell you that our testers are not shy and not afraid to tell what they think I hope that the SwiMP3 will be a huge success! People didn't even know that that kind of product existed! *Geneviève Paradis, Quebec, Canada* Segment Producer, Z Télé Rockin’ Good Time I have been swimming literally since I was about 6 months old and should open the museum for evolution in underwater music players. I am 37 years old and started investing in underwater music players in my early 20's. I had the 'Swim Man' which was a clunky cassette version of an underwater music player. It had one of those belts and the player itself was a great resistance workout because it added about an additional 80 pounds. I also had the large 'H20 Audio' housing unit to store my 60 gig iPod. I was able to catch every 18th word as the head phones kept falling out of my ears. Finally when my one ear bud died, I decided that I was going to buy the SwiMP3. Someone finally got an underwater MP3 player right! I swim 2-3 days a week and your product has eliminated the frustration of trying to listen to music. Make me your spokesperson because I talk to anyone who asks and totally endorse this product. The SwiMP3 ROCKS! *Inga Fleischhacker, Plano, TX* Ideas to Grow On I’ve been a customer of yours for more than a decade now. I like your concepts, and what you are trying to do. Through the years, some ideas have been good, some have been great, and others needed work! I am very impressed with your changes to the SwiMP3. It works great! I strongly recommend your Sculling Finger Paddles to my breaststrokers, backstrokers, and flyers. The Freestyler Hand Paddles have been a mainstay in my workouts and recommendations for what must be 10 years now. On my own, the words freestyler has work, but the “unforgiving” aspect of the paddle lets people know immediately when their stroke isn’t entering the water or pulling properly. I couldn’t design them better if it were my project! My Zoomers (Red and Blue pair for different workouts) and the Z2 Zoomers are very effective. As the legs get tired, the weight tends to keep the legs working! As for the Snorkels, it did not take long for people to copy me! I started out with the old green snorkel with purple fitting and have moved on to the newer blue! I had seen where a newer model had been introduced, but never had a chance to try it. The Cardio Cap is an interesting concept as well. The FINIS Goggles are nice and clear. The case keeps them from scratching as much as other competitors. The Rapid Monofin I can use anywhere, even in the surf! I haven’t seen your Hydrospeed Race John in local stores, but it, along with the Underwater Pace clock, would be the next items I will look over when I see them. In the end, I am familiar with your product line, and your innovation. I continue to buy and use your products. Every now and then when using them, I’ll come upon some thoughts on what would make them work just a little better. Using your concepts has kept my workouts interesting! Over the past six years, I’ve been ranked in the USMS National Top Ten 27 times and was the USMS Long Distance All American in my bracket for the 2007 10k, the only year I ever tried it. 84% of my swimmers make it into the Top Ten when they train with me. I hope you can use the ideas. Have a great 2009! *James Ryan, Plymouth Meeting, PA* Swim Coach Sensory Bliss My SwimVacation clients simply love the FINIS SwiMP3 player. They listen to their favorite tunes as we swim over beautiful coral reefs and among thousands of tropical fish in the British Virgin Islands. The player is extremely comfortable, uploading songs and recharging the unit is a breeze, and the unit stands up to saltwater. I consider the SwiMP3 standard equipment on all my SwimVacation open water training trips. As for training in the pool, I can’t imagine not having a SwiMP3 anymore; my workouts are both longer and more fun with my favorite tunes. As a swimming tour guide, it is also very important for me to have the biggest field of vision possible - both to enjoy the underwater scenery and to navigate between islands with my clients. My FINIS Jet Stream Goggles provide excellent vision and comfort for this task and have proven to be very durable. *George Mcdonough, Bath, ME* SwimVacation

2009 Testimonials

Speedy Satisfaction

Thanks so much!

I recently got my replacement SwiMP3 as per our correspondence. I really appreciate how quickly you were able to turn-around the process. Now I'm back swimming with music again!

It's a great product and you have great customer service.

Steve Thompson, Valdosta, GA

Test of the People

I can definitely tell you that the SwiMP3 was one of the best “gadgets” of the year in our line-up. Everybody who tried it was so impressed by this MP3 player. Everyone wanted to buy it right away – and they thought that the price was pretty good for that kind of device.

Our testers found that your gadget was so simple to use. Also some of our testers found that the sound was much better underwater, exactly what it’s supposed to be! One of the swimmers was deaf (not totally but has problems to ear). She was really surprised to “feel” and hear the music that way! There was absolutely no negative comments about your product. And I can tell you that our testers are not shy and not afraid to tell what they think

I hope that the SwiMP3 will be a huge success! People didn't even know that that kind of product existed!

Geneviève Paradis, Quebec, Canada
Segment Producer, Z Télé

Rockin’ Good Time

I have been swimming literally since I was about 6 months old and should open the museum for evolution in underwater music players. I am 37 years old and started investing in underwater music players in my early 20's.

I had the 'Swim Man' which was a clunky cassette version of an underwater music player. It had one of those belts and the player itself was a great resistance workout because it added about an additional 80 pounds. I also had the large 'H20 Audio' housing unit to store my 60 gig iPod. I was able to catch every 18th word as the head phones kept falling out of my ears. Finally when my one ear bud died, I decided that I was going to buy the SwiMP3. Someone finally got an underwater MP3 player right! I swim 2-3 days a week and your product has eliminated the frustration of trying to listen to music. Make me your spokesperson because I talk to anyone who asks and totally endorse this product. The SwiMP3 ROCKS!

Inga Fleischhacker, Plano, TX

Ideas to Grow On

I’ve been a customer of yours for more than a decade now. I like your concepts, and what you are trying to do. Through the years, some ideas have been good, some have been great, and others needed work!

I am very impressed with your changes to the SwiMP3. It works great!

I strongly recommend your Sculling Finger Paddles to my breaststrokers, backstrokers, and flyers.

The Freestyler Hand Paddles have been a mainstay in my workouts and recommendations for what must be 10 years now. On my own, the words freestyler has work, but the “unforgiving” aspect of the paddle lets people know immediately when their stroke isn’t entering the water or pulling properly. I couldn’t design them better if it were my project!

My Zoomers (Red and Blue pair for different workouts) and the Z2 Zoomers are very effective. As the legs get tired, the weight tends to keep the legs working!

As for the Snorkels, it did not take long for people to copy me! I started out with the old green snorkel with purple fitting and have moved on to the newer blue! I had seen where a newer model had been introduced, but never had a chance to try it. The Cardio Cap is an interesting concept as well.

The FINIS Goggles are nice and clear. The case keeps them from scratching as much as other competitors.

The Rapid Monofin I can use anywhere, even in the surf!

I haven’t seen your Hydrospeed Race John in local stores, but it, along with the Underwater Pace clock, would be the next items I will look over when I see them.

In the end, I am familiar with your product line, and your innovation. I continue to buy and use your products. Every now and then when using them, I’ll come upon some thoughts on what would make them work just a little better.

Using your concepts has kept my workouts interesting! Over the past six years, I’ve been ranked in the USMS National Top Ten 27 times and was the USMS Long Distance All American in my bracket for the 2007 10k, the only year I ever tried it. 84% of my swimmers make it into the Top Ten when they train with me.

I hope you can use the ideas. Have a great 2009!

James Ryan, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Swim Coach

Sensory Bliss

My SwimVacation clients simply love the FINIS SwiMP3 player. They listen to their favorite tunes as we swim over beautiful coral reefs and among thousands of tropical fish in the British Virgin Islands. The player is extremely comfortable, uploading songs and recharging the unit is a breeze, and the unit stands up to saltwater. I consider the SwiMP3 standard equipment on all my SwimVacation open water training trips. As for training in the pool, I can’t imagine not having a SwiMP3 anymore; my workouts are both longer and more fun with my favorite tunes.

As a swimming tour guide, it is also very important for me to have the biggest field of vision possible - both to enjoy the underwater scenery and to navigate between islands with my clients. My FINIS Jet Stream Goggles provide excellent vision and comfort for this task and have proven to be very durable.

George Mcdonough, Bath, ME
SwimVacation

2008 TESTIMONIALS

2008 Testimonials
Snorkel Progression I absolutely had to write you (and your company) a fan letter with regard to your Swimmer's Snorkel. I realize that I am probably not the typical profile for the swimmer for whom this was originally designed. I'm rapidly approaching 56, my body bears witness to 30 years of sitting at a desk, and I haven't been swimming for years. Nonetheless-I thought it might be a useful tool to help me get back into distance swimming. My husband tried his immediately and said that he liked it. He also said that it would take some getting used to, but that it was well worth the effort. I liked it within two strokes. It felt totally natural and I was in love with it by the time I finished my first lap. I just started back into swimming four short weeks ago. The first day back into the pool it took me an hour and a quarter to swim one mile. Within two weeks I'd reduced that significantly to about 48-52 minutes. Last week I settled into a range of 48-50 minutes and there I stayed. The best I could usually hope for was 3-4 laps (up and back constituting one lap) before I'd have to rest. Today, I started swimming and when my goggles fogged up to the point I could no longer see, I stopped to clear them and was stunned to find that I'd already completed 9 laps. The next time I stopped to check my progress. I'd completed 29 of my 33 laps. I completed my mile swim in 39 minutes. I wear a lap counter that tracks time and splits, and in addition to swimming continually, my fastest lap dropped by 5 seconds. And if that wasn't enough, I discovered when I got out that I felt great-rather than grateful that I'd finally finished without killing myself. I can only assume that this is due to the fact I was getting so much more oxygen during the workout. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I love the product and if you aren't marketing it in AARP-you need to start doing so! What a fabulous tool even for those of us who are not trying to prepare for the Olympics. Hurray for FINIS!!! *Chris Eastwood* Going the Distance Just a brief note to let you know that the SwiMP3 player is the greatest addition to my swim workouts in the last decade. In the absence of a coach or masters swim team (I swam competitively at the high school and collegiate level), it’s been extra difficult for me to be motivated enough to rack up decent yardage totals. After a few hundred yards, I’m ready to hang it up for the day! Since I got my hands on your SwiMP3 player a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been able to sail through difficult workouts without a trace of boredom. At age 57, fitness is especially important to me, as I want to do everything in my power to hold off Father Time. Yesterday’s workout consisted of a thousand yard warm up, a 400-IM, 300 yards of various drills, and some underwater swimming. It was a piece of cake! I had great tunes to take my mind away from the boredom and fatigue. I’ve even mastered the perfect playlist; folk and easy rock work best – hard driving rock & metal are much too brisk. It’s easy to download tunes to the SwiMP3; the media manager makes it a snap! No appreciable drag. Easy to attach to my swim goggles. I have NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR THE SwiMP3. I even talked to our product manager in charge of MP3s here at work to see if he might be interested in swinging a deal with you folks to sell these players on line. I have to tell you, that little MP3 player has made MY days, many times over, and it’s the envy of several of my triathlon-loving co-workers here. I honestly believe I could sell a bunch of them! It’s a wonderful product at an affordable price. I’m going to order another one soon as a gift to my nephew, who lives in Ireland. He swims masters there and would really love the SwiMP3. It’s a wonderful product, the instructions are great, and I’m starting to love your company! I am one of your most enthusiastic devotees and I spread the word about your great product everywhere I swim. By the way, I’m working on a swim coach safety certification with the ultimate goal to give swimming lessons, and I will continue to spread the good news about the SwiMP3 player by FINIS. One of these days I’m going to buy one of your mono flippers. From now on, I’m going to shop first at FINIS for all my swimming needs. I want to take my training to a new level, and FINIS has inspired me! Great job, guys! Best wishes. *Donald Cohen, Miami, FL* Ombudsman, TigerDirect.com Forgetting You’re Exercising I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful Swimp3. I received it from a dear friend my birthday last week. He purchased it few months ago and was totally taken away by this amazing Swimp3 player. Amazing indeed. For the last 2 years, I have resorted to swimming after 40 years of active basketball, soccer, golf and squash. Swimming has never been my obsession. Reason is simple: boredom. Boredom always finds me whenever I swim. Well, the good news is I think I have discovered something totally incredible. Trying out the first time with the Swimp3 player during my last 3 swim outings this week, I accumulated 60, 50, 45 minutes consecutively (My normal swim time is around 30-35 minutes) without feeling fatigue or sensing time was up. The music was everything; hearing some of your favorite songs gives you that added surge and passion. I did not even notice until I checked the time and it simply shocked me how much longer I swam. It was unbelievable. This Swimp3 is taking me to another level. I would recommend this amazing gadget to any swimmer. Thanks so much for such a wonderful product. *Darwin, Taipei, Taiwan* Taking the Monotony out of Swimming I work with NavySEALS.com as a Moderator and Instructor, and I am also an extreme endurance athlete. As such, I spend a considerable amount of time training. I am presently training for an attempt to run up to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. In order to prepare for this challenge I have adopted a cross training regime that consists of a daily run of 12 miles followed by either a 2.5 mile swim three to four days per week or a beast of a Cross Fit type weight room workout. This degree of training can be very boring and monotonous. I have always relied upon music when I run and do my workout in the weight room, however, up until recently I used to dread having to go to the pool and swim 2.5 miles without any source of entertainment. Mind you it's not that I do not like swimming, rather it was just the monotony of having to stare down at the bottom of the pool for hour upon hour during those 3 to 4, 2.5 mile swim workouts. Now I thoroughly enjoy getting wet in the pool. Why? About three months ago I purchased the SwiMP3 player and BAM that changed everything. From the very first second I started using the SwiMP3 player I was totally hooked. All I could think was why in the world did I wait so long to get one? The SwiMP3 player makes swimming SO enjoyable. The sound is terrific and it is so comfortable to wear I don't even realize that I am wearing it. It is almost as if the music is coming from within my head. I cannot begin to tell you how great it is to be able to hear all of my favorite songs while swimming. The laps seem to fly by. Thanks to my SwiMP3 player, spending ninety minutes in the pool is no longer monotonous or boring. The SwiMP3 is an amazing little device that will give you hours and hours of enjoyment. If you have never swam with music let me tell you it is very, very cool. A few days ago I headed over to the pool and I realized that I had left my SwiMP3 player at home. Boy did I learn my lesson to make sure I have my SwiMP3 player with me every time. My punishment for forgetting it was to have to swim the 2.5 miles absent of my music, and that was not fun. This made me realize how much I love the SwiMP3 player. It has joined my dry land MP3 player as one of the most important pieces of training gear I own. The SwiMP3 player is a great asset that will help me prepare for my attempt to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro. It will make we want to spend those extra hours getting wet in the pool. This, in concert with my lengthy runs and extensive Cross Fit workouts, will get me ready for the long trek up a very, very big hill. *Scott, San Diego, CA* Moderator & Instructor, NavySEALS.com A Legend Reborn I have swum more in the last 4 days than I have swam in the last six months since I got my SWIMP3 PLAYER!!! Wow, 10 minutes now only feels like 30 minutes! But I've got to add more tunes so I can get through at LEAST 40 minutes!!! 10 minutes more a day and I'll see you at Master's worlds in about a year (when I'm 50!). Anyway, I swam with my SwimP3 on Thursday morning for 1/2 hour after yoga class and another 30 minutes after a 2nd yoga class Thursday night. Yeah, that's right...DOUBLES! AND I swam today after another 90 minute yoga class, WHAT AN ANIMAL! Wo, Dude, watch out or I might get totally pysched up to make a seriously ridiculous comeback! (like MS in '96), now that I know how to add more tunes I may never stop swimming. Where were you guys when I was actually making a wake in the ANIMAL LANE? You guys rock! *Brian Goodell, Orange County, CA* Olympic Gold Medalist, 1976, 400 M Freestyle & 1,500 M Freestyle

2008 Testimonials

Snorkel Progression

I absolutely had to write you (and your company) a fan letter with regard to your Swimmer's Snorkel.

I realize that I am probably not the typical profile for the swimmer for whom this was originally designed. I'm rapidly approaching 56, my body bears witness to 30 years of sitting at a desk, and I haven't been swimming for years. Nonetheless-I thought it might be a useful tool to help me get back into distance swimming.

My husband tried his immediately and said that he liked it. He also said that it would take some getting used to, but that it was well worth the effort. I liked it within two strokes. It felt totally natural and I was in love with it by the time I finished my first lap.

I just started back into swimming four short weeks ago. The first day back into the pool it took me an hour and a quarter to swim one mile. Within two weeks I'd reduced that significantly to about 48-52 minutes. Last week I settled into a range of 48-50 minutes and there I stayed. The best I could usually hope for was 3-4 laps (up and back constituting one lap) before I'd have to rest. Today, I started swimming and when my goggles fogged up to the point I could no longer see, I stopped to clear them and was stunned to find that I'd already completed 9 laps. The next time I stopped to check my progress. I'd completed 29 of my 33 laps. I completed my mile swim in 39 minutes. I wear a lap counter that tracks time and splits, and in addition to swimming continually, my fastest lap dropped by 5 seconds.

And if that wasn't enough, I discovered when I got out that I felt great-rather than grateful that I'd finally finished without killing myself. I can only assume that this is due to the fact I was getting so much more oxygen during the workout.

Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I love the product and if you aren't marketing it in AARP-you need to start doing so! What a fabulous tool even for those of us who are not trying to prepare for the Olympics.

Hurray for FINIS!!!

Chris Eastwood

Going the Distance

Just a brief note to let you know that the SwiMP3 player is the greatest addition to my swim workouts in the last decade. In the absence of a coach or masters swim team (I swam competitively at the high school and collegiate level), it’s been extra difficult for me to be motivated enough to rack up decent yardage totals. After a few hundred yards, I’m ready to hang it up for the day!

Since I got my hands on your SwiMP3 player a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been able to sail through difficult workouts without a trace of boredom. At age 57, fitness is especially important to me, as I want to do everything in my power to hold off Father Time. Yesterday’s workout consisted of a thousand yard warm up, a 400-IM, 300 yards of various drills, and some underwater swimming. It was a piece of cake! I had great tunes to take my mind away from the boredom and fatigue. I’ve even mastered the perfect playlist; folk and easy rock work best – hard driving rock & metal are much too brisk.

It’s easy to download tunes to the SwiMP3; the media manager makes it a snap! No appreciable drag. Easy to attach to my swim goggles. I have NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR THE SwiMP3.

I even talked to our product manager in charge of MP3s here at work to see if he might be interested in swinging a deal with you folks to sell these players on line. I have to tell you, that little MP3 player has made MY days, many times over, and it’s the envy of several of my triathlon-loving co-workers here. I honestly believe I could sell a bunch of them! It’s a wonderful product at an affordable price.

I’m going to order another one soon as a gift to my nephew, who lives in Ireland. He swims masters there and would really love the SwiMP3. It’s a wonderful product, the instructions are great, and I’m starting to love your company!

I am one of your most enthusiastic devotees and I spread the word about your great product everywhere I swim. By the way, I’m working on a swim coach safety certification with the ultimate goal to give swimming lessons, and I will continue to spread the good news about the SwiMP3 player by FINIS.

One of these days I’m going to buy one of your mono flippers. From now on, I’m going to shop first at FINIS for all my swimming needs. I want to take my training to a new level, and FINIS has inspired me!

Great job, guys! Best wishes.

Donald Cohen, Miami, FL
Ombudsman, TigerDirect.com

Forgetting You’re Exercising

I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful Swimp3. I received it from a dear friend my birthday last week. He purchased it few months ago and was totally taken away by this amazing Swimp3 player.

Amazing indeed. For the last 2 years, I have resorted to swimming after 40 years of active basketball, soccer, golf and squash. Swimming has never been my obsession. Reason is simple: boredom. Boredom always finds me whenever I swim. Well, the good news is I think I have discovered something totally incredible. Trying out the first time with the Swimp3 player during my last 3 swim outings this week, I accumulated 60, 50, 45 minutes consecutively (My normal swim time is around 30-35 minutes) without feeling fatigue or sensing time was up. The music was everything; hearing some of your favorite songs gives you that added surge and passion. I did not even notice until I checked the time and it simply shocked me how much longer I swam. It was unbelievable.

This Swimp3 is taking me to another level. I would recommend this amazing gadget to any swimmer.

Thanks so much for such a wonderful product.

Darwin, Taipei, Taiwan

Taking the Monotony out of Swimming

I work with NavySEALS.com as a Moderator and Instructor, and I am also an extreme endurance athlete. As such, I spend a considerable amount of time training. I am presently training for an attempt to run up to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. In order to prepare for this challenge I have adopted a cross training regime that consists of a daily run of 12 miles followed by either a 2.5 mile swim three to four days per week or a beast of a Cross Fit type weight room workout. This degree of training can be very boring and monotonous. I have always relied upon music when I run and do my workout in the weight room, however, up until recently I used to dread having to go to the pool and swim 2.5 miles without any source of entertainment. Mind you it's not that I do not like swimming, rather it was just the monotony of having to stare down at the bottom of the pool for hour upon hour during those 3 to 4, 2.5 mile swim workouts.

Now I thoroughly enjoy getting wet in the pool. Why? About three months ago I purchased the SwiMP3 player and BAM that changed everything. From the very first second I started using the SwiMP3 player I was totally hooked. All I could think was why in the world did I wait so long to get one? The SwiMP3 player makes swimming SO enjoyable. The sound is terrific and it is so comfortable to wear I don't even realize that I am wearing it. It is almost as if the music is coming from within my head. I cannot begin to tell you how great it is to be able to hear all of my favorite songs while swimming. The laps seem to fly by. Thanks to my SwiMP3 player, spending ninety minutes in the pool is no longer monotonous or boring.

The SwiMP3 is an amazing little device that will give you hours and hours of enjoyment. If you have never swam with music let me tell you it is very, very cool. A few days ago I headed over to the pool and I realized that I had left my SwiMP3 player at home. Boy did I learn my lesson to make sure I have my SwiMP3 player with me every time. My punishment for forgetting it was to have to swim the 2.5 miles absent of my music, and that was not fun. This made me realize how much I love the SwiMP3 player. It has joined my dry land MP3 player as one of the most important pieces of training gear I own.

The SwiMP3 player is a great asset that will help me prepare for my attempt to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro. It will make we want to spend those extra hours getting wet in the pool. This, in concert with my lengthy runs and extensive Cross Fit workouts, will get me ready for the long trek up a very, very big hill.

Scott, San Diego, CA
Moderator & Instructor, NavySEALS.com

A Legend Reborn

I have swum more in the last 4 days than I have swam in the last six months since I got my SWIMP3 PLAYER!!! Wow, 10 minutes now only feels like 30 minutes! But I've got to add more tunes so I can get through at LEAST 40 minutes!!! 10 minutes more a day and I'll see you at Master's worlds in about a year (when I'm 50!). Anyway, I swam with my SwimP3 on Thursday morning for 1/2 hour after yoga class and another 30 minutes after a 2nd yoga class Thursday night. Yeah, that's right...DOUBLES! AND I swam today after another 90 minute yoga class, WHAT AN ANIMAL! Wo, Dude, watch out or I might get totally pysched up to make a seriously ridiculous comeback! (like MS in '96), now that I know how to add more tunes I may never stop swimming. Where were you guys when I was actually making a wake in the ANIMAL LANE?

You guys rock!

Brian Goodell, Orange County, CA
Olympic Gold Medalist, 1976, 400 M Freestyle & 1,500 M Freestyle

2007 TESTIMONIALS

2007 Testimonials
Approximately 2 yrs ago, I fractured my right ankle playing softball. It still hasn't made a full recovery & recently became inflamed with swelling & pain. Since I'm a bartender sitting down on the job is not an option. To beat the heat in Colorado, I decided to hit the gym & cool off in the pool when a member was wearing a device on his head. I had to inquire since I am what my friends call a gadget girl (laptop, MP3, PDA, portable DVD, etc). He allowed me to try his new SwiMP3. It was absolutely amazing. I was speechless, which is rare for me. My Passion for swimming has recently excelled to a whole new level. The SwiMP3 is most dynamic product on the market. Since my purchase, I've been back to the gym everyday. I've been hyping your product to every swimmer. On Thursday, three of us in the pool were wearing the SwiMP3. This week I purchased the Z2 fins. Hope they have the same effect. Thank you for producing a wonderful product. *Tammy Hamilton, Lone Tree, Colorado* Your SwiMP3 is AWESOME!!!! I've waited forever for something like this and the sound quality is better than I imagined. It has allowed me to get back into the pool after a high school knee injury and I can swim with great enjoyment while not worrying about the pain of long swims. Thank you for coming out with such a GREAT product. My husband gave me my "dream come true" for my birthday. The Finis SwiMP3 player is wonderful! Not only can I hear my choice of music without having to change batteries every four hours, the sound comes through loud and clear! With the addition of the SwiMP3 in my life, long, long, open water events are now a reality! Thanks to my techno savvy husband and FINIS, my dream contraption has come true! Thank you for making this middle-aged swimmer a very happy one! *Patty Gray, Mesa, Arizona* I've been dubbed "the gadget lady" at my pool, especially since I started using the SwiMP3! The other swimmers in my club get a kick out of the fact that they can hear my music in intervals when my head comes out of the water. Another swimmer who swam in the lane next to me who wears ear plugs could actually hear the music underwater and commented on it. We had the same musical taste and I wondered why he was swimming along side me. I love loading it up with either rock n' roll or classical - or whatever suits my fancy. It is a great companion to have in the water, particularly for those long swims. Very cool! *Marian Briones, Fremont, California* Hi There! We recently purchased one of your Swimp3 players from a retailer in order to write a product review for TriathaNewbie.com. I wanted to give you the review so that you could possibly use these constructive comments if you decide to develop a new model or change the existing model for any reasons. Your review is also located here: http://www.triathanewbie.com/triathlon_greatlinks_triathlonproductreviews.html The FINIS SwiMP3 Underwater MP3 Player is one the best underwater music technologies TriathaNewbie.com has found in a long time! The sound is SUPERIOR underwater and there are no uncomfortable earplugs, simply two speakers that you wear on your cheek bones just in front of your ears. The mp3 player stays in place without any re-adjusting and the speakers don't move around if you do flip turns. It's a GREAT design! The device is very light in weight and has minimal buttons, which is both good and bad. Because there are so few buttons, each have many functions, and it is a bit complicated to set up. For instance, when we tried to change the volume, the play list kept starting over because they are the same button. If you decide to purchase this item, you may want to attach them to your own goggles. After you get the hang of the device, we promise that you will not be disappointed with the sound quality, general fit of the mp3 player and the price. I hope this is helpful! Personally, I use your Swimp3 player for every long distance swim I do, which is 2-4 times each week. Thank you for developing something that is light weight, great quality and affordable! *Niki Dobbyn* Just a few lines to thank you for your wonderful product. Although I do not swim competitively, since I begin using the SwiMP3 player for my swimming routine, I not only enjoy the work out more, but also I have increased the number of laps that I swim, since I am now "entertained." *Andrew H. Jacobus, Miami, Florida*

2007 Testimonials

Approximately 2 yrs ago, I fractured my right ankle playing softball. It still hasn't made a full recovery & recently became inflamed with swelling & pain. Since I'm a bartender sitting down on the job is not an option.

To beat the heat in Colorado, I decided to hit the gym & cool off in the pool when a member was wearing a device on his head. I had to inquire since I am what my friends call a gadget girl (laptop, MP3, PDA, portable DVD, etc). He allowed me to try his new SwiMP3. It was absolutely amazing. I was speechless, which is rare for me. My Passion for swimming has recently excelled to a whole new level. The SwiMP3 is most dynamic product on the market. Since my purchase, I've been back to the gym everyday. I've been hyping your product to every swimmer. On Thursday, three of us in the pool were wearing the SwiMP3. This week I purchased the Z2 fins. Hope they have the same effect. Thank you for producing a wonderful product.

Tammy Hamilton, Lone Tree, Colorado

Your SwiMP3 is AWESOME!!!! I've waited forever for something like this and the sound quality is better than I imagined. It has allowed me to get back into the pool after a high school knee injury and I can swim with great enjoyment while not worrying about the pain of long swims. Thank you for coming out with such a GREAT product.

My husband gave me my "dream come true" for my birthday. The Finis SwiMP3 player is wonderful! Not only can I hear my choice of music without having to change batteries every four hours, the sound comes through loud and clear! With the addition of the SwiMP3 in my life, long, long, open water events are now a reality! Thanks to my techno savvy husband and FINIS, my dream contraption has come true! Thank you for making this middle-aged swimmer a very happy one!

Patty Gray, Mesa, Arizona

I've been dubbed "the gadget lady" at my pool, especially since I started using the SwiMP3! The other swimmers in my club get a kick out of the fact that they can hear my music in intervals when my head comes out of the water. Another swimmer who swam in the lane next to me who wears ear plugs could actually hear the music underwater and commented on it. We had the same musical taste and I wondered why he was swimming along side me. I love loading it up with either rock n' roll or classical - or whatever suits my fancy. It is a great companion to have in the water, particularly for those long swims. Very cool!

Marian Briones, Fremont, California

Hi There!

We recently purchased one of your Swimp3 players from a retailer in order to write a product review for TriathaNewbie.com. I wanted to give you the review so that you could possibly use these constructive comments if you decide to develop a new model or change the existing model for any reasons. Your review is also located here: http://www.triathanewbie.com/triathlon_greatlinks_triathlonproductreviews.html

The FINIS SwiMP3 Underwater MP3 Player is one the best underwater music technologies TriathaNewbie.com has found in a long time! The sound is SUPERIOR underwater and there are no uncomfortable earplugs, simply two speakers that you wear on your cheek bones just in front of your ears. The mp3 player stays in place without any re-adjusting and the speakers don't move around if you do flip turns. It's a GREAT design!

The device is very light in weight and has minimal buttons, which is both good and bad. Because there are so few buttons, each have many functions, and it is a bit complicated to set up. For instance, when we tried to change the volume, the play list kept starting over because they are the same button. If you decide to purchase this item, you may want to attach them to your own goggles. After you get the hang of the device, we promise that you will not be disappointed with the sound quality, general fit of the mp3 player and the price.

I hope this is helpful! Personally, I use your Swimp3 player for every long distance swim I do, which is 2-4 times each week. Thank you for developing something that is light weight, great quality and affordable!

Niki Dobbyn

Just a few lines to thank you for your wonderful product. Although I do not swim competitively, since I begin using the SwiMP3 player for my swimming routine, I not only enjoy the work out more, but also I have increased the number of laps that I swim, since I am now "entertained."

Andrew H. Jacobus, Miami, Florida

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