URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

Muppet — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:13:08 GMT

:bump: BUMP! I contacted the company and they said that they had to discontinue making the buoys because the raw material used in the product had been discontinued (perhaps for the reasons Jim mentioned aboved). The representative mentioned that the replacement material offered was not of the quality or finish needed for exposure to skin. So if you have one, hang onto it. I've been using the Tyr Jr. Float Pull Buoy, which I also like.

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

Jim Clemmons — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:41:53 GMT

I don't think they make them anymore... They are the same people that make a lot of the lane ropes and pace clocks you see in this country, but it appears they have decided to not focus on the buoys anymore... Can't blame them, for while they may be cheap as all get out to make, shipping has to be a bear (big box takes up lots of space; low weight not good for shippers who get paid by the pound). I think you're correct that they are not manufactured anymore but I believe it's due to air emission challenges. One of the components (I believe) is an "ODC" - ozone depleting chemical - and at least discouraged (actually probably banned) from use in the US. Customers would pick up the freight cost regardless of lack of weight because thay are generally charged by volume for low weight items. I have one (since '95) and put my last name in permanent marker down both of the long flat sides so nobody gets "confused" as to whom it rightfully belongs.;)

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

Muppet — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:58:22 GMT

I'm also looking for the hard white kind. I'm very glad someone supplied a manufacturer's name: Competitor. Anyone know of a source? Google comes up with nothing. You're welcome! I don't think they make them anymore... They are the same people that make a lot of the lane ropes and pace clocks you see in this country, but it appears they have decided to not focus on the buoys anymore... Can't blame them, for while they may be cheap as all get out to make, shipping has to be a bear (big box takes up lots of space; low weight not good for shippers who get paid by the pound).

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Former Member — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:40:16 GMT

I'm also looking for the hard white kind. I'm very glad someone supplied a manufacturer's name: Competitor. Anyone know of a source? Google comes up with nothing.

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

Former Member — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:20:09 GMT

I have one and know of a place that may still have a few used ones. Let me check and I'll get back to you (it may be next week before I find out). Did you ever check? :D I am still looking for one or two of these, so if anyone knows where i could find one or if anyone has one (or a few), used or new, that they would be willing to sell, please post.

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Former Member — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:47:35 GMT

Not quite the same, but similar.... www.amazon.com/.../105-0930583-8992408

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waves101 — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:06:06 GMT

I forgot to ask about them before school ended (the source works for a school), but I'll start seeing them next week so I'll try to remember then.

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

Former Member — Tue, 22 May 2007 16:20:58 GMT

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately Kiefer only has ones like the two piece top one, but nothing like the one on the bottom. The one I'm looking for is made out of hard foam. It seems like all the ones on sale these days are soft.

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Muppet — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:34:39 GMT

I've got one of those old ones! They're great, except they take up a boatload of space in a small swim bag. Mine was given to me by an old coach years ago - no idea where we got them, and haven't seen them around at all. Might be time to break in that new paring knife on a block of foam.

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

waves101 — Tue, 22 May 2007 08:47:16 GMT

I have one and know of a place that may still have a few used ones. Let me check and I'll get back to you (it may be next week before I find out).

RE: URGENT - Looking for Specific Pull Buoy

Muppet — Tue, 22 May 2007 06:41:50 GMT

It does actually... Competitor Swim Products

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Former Member — Tue, 22 May 2007 05:11:10 GMT

Blackbeard's Peg, does it by any chance say on it what company it was made by?

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Former Member — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:45:45 GMT

Try Keifer they're very similar