Hello,
I am in the process of designing a new pool for my backyard. I have room and budget for a lap lane of 50 to 60 ft. After designing the details of the pool with the lead engineer, he suggested a swim jet as an alternative for me that would allow a cheaper (smaller) pool construction cost.
Does anyone have experience with these type of products from a true swimmers point of view? I have a hard time believing the jets can really reproduce the same workout/resistances as a full lap lane, but I'm open to suggestions. I do swim all strokes at a decent swim rate. I do not want to be "held back" by a weak water stream, or wishing I had done the full lap lane instead.
Thanks!
Jeff
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Hi,
New member and first post. RE: Swim Jet VS. Lap Lane. I have been swimming most of my 62 years but not competitively . I do have an "Endless Pool" in my basement that is very convenient and one is able to go as hard or easy as desired. The current volume is very adjustable for all levels. I purchased the motor with extra HP for interval training and it is fine for me but maybe not for the elite swimmers.
Maintenance is minimal and easy to do for most handy folks. The initial cost was a lot for us but relative to ones resources. We spent about 50 K for the pool and finished room in our basement. It can be done much cheaper on a deck , slab , garage etc.
The motor needs to be replaced after 5 years which I did last year and I found that to be pricey but I was able to do it all myself in about an hour after draining down the water level.
All in all I love my pool for exercise and play for the grandchildren . I find it easy to "cheat" on effort as one can "almost surf" on top of the current with very little effort if desired. I am a "broken down" long distance runner and installed the pool to help extend my running / triathlon career which so far is working Feel free to be in touch and if in my area come try my pool . Good Luck , Mike
Hi,
New member and first post. RE: Swim Jet VS. Lap Lane. I have been swimming most of my 62 years but not competitively . I do have an "Endless Pool" in my basement that is very convenient and one is able to go as hard or easy as desired. The current volume is very adjustable for all levels. I purchased the motor with extra HP for interval training and it is fine for me but maybe not for the elite swimmers.
Maintenance is minimal and easy to do for most handy folks. The initial cost was a lot for us but relative to ones resources. We spent about 50 K for the pool and finished room in our basement. It can be done much cheaper on a deck , slab , garage etc.
The motor needs to be replaced after 5 years which I did last year and I found that to be pricey but I was able to do it all myself in about an hour after draining down the water level.
All in all I love my pool for exercise and play for the grandchildren . I find it easy to "cheat" on effort as one can "almost surf" on top of the current with very little effort if desired. I am a "broken down" long distance runner and installed the pool to help extend my running / triathlon career which so far is working Feel free to be in touch and if in my area come try my pool . Good Luck , Mike
