I'm looking for a hard styrofoam single-piece pull buoy and I can't find one. Here are problems I see with current offerings:
Tyr pull float. This isn't buoyant enough, plus I think it will absorb water a little bit and will stay soggy in my locker.
Lincoln Leg Floats. Perfect buoyancy, dries off easily and doesn't remain soggy, but it's too slippery and nearly impossible to keep between your thighs.
Two-piece soft styrofoam. This type will stay soggy.
Something just like the Lincoln Leg Float, but made from hard styrofoam would be perfect. I know they used to make these, but I can't find them. I think if you're not careful with them, the styrofoam pellets could slough off and start clogging pool filters. Maybe that's why they're no longer made.
Any suggestions?
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I use my styrofoam pull bouy, a lot! I'm new to swimming and have relied on it because my legs sink so badly. Without it, I swim "uphill". Should I quit using it and switch to fins? I tried just dragging my legs and I wen down like the Titantic. :drown:
Slowswim
You remind me of me three months ago. I had grown dependent on the buoy for about 2 years. Same feeling of uphill swimming without it. So much that I would NEVER swim without one. Well on Labor Day weekend I started some lessons and went cold turkey on the buoy. Have not used one since. First 6 weeks were very painful but with lots of drilling, sculling and attention to detail as directed by a top notch coach I can now say I love the feeling of swimming without a buoy. Developing my kick has helped a great deal as well. My body rotates more effectively and my times are beginning to drop as well. Heart rates are coming down as well. All in all a great feeling. Do the drills and it will happen. I will never use a buoy again!
Regards
Spudfin
I use my styrofoam pull bouy, a lot! I'm new to swimming and have relied on it because my legs sink so badly. Without it, I swim "uphill". Should I quit using it and switch to fins? I tried just dragging my legs and I wen down like the Titantic. :drown:
Slowswim
You remind me of me three months ago. I had grown dependent on the buoy for about 2 years. Same feeling of uphill swimming without it. So much that I would NEVER swim without one. Well on Labor Day weekend I started some lessons and went cold turkey on the buoy. Have not used one since. First 6 weeks were very painful but with lots of drilling, sculling and attention to detail as directed by a top notch coach I can now say I love the feeling of swimming without a buoy. Developing my kick has helped a great deal as well. My body rotates more effectively and my times are beginning to drop as well. Heart rates are coming down as well. All in all a great feeling. Do the drills and it will happen. I will never use a buoy again!
Regards
Spudfin
