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
I have a 25-yard indoor lap pool at my house. One lane, 8 feet wide.
I was basically opposed to our building it, feeling like it was so decadent--even though I am a somewhat obsessive swimmer. And now, it is my favorite thing about our home.
Yes, it does get wavy, but as an open water swimmer, that's part of training for me so I actually enjoy it. My times are a bit slower than they are when I train with my team but as long as I account for that, it's okay with me.
I would take it over an "endless" pool anytime, not just because of the swimming in place issue but also because it has proven to be so multi-purpose. My son and his friends love it, everyone in the family uses it all the time, and it allows us to do things I never would have thought of. For example, when it is snowy and icy around here, I can run in it and it's a killer workout.
Should we ever have to move, we won't get our money back financially, but we've gotten in back in so, so many other ways.
Good luck with your decision!
I have an Endless Pool and if and when I can ever afford it I'm going to build myself a full 25 yard/meter pool.
I have a 25-yard indoor lap pool at my house. One lane, 8 feet wide.
I was basically opposed to our building it, feeling like it was so decadent--even though I am a somewhat obsessive swimmer. And now, it is my favorite thing about our home.
Yes, it does get wavy, but as an open water swimmer, that's part of training for me so I actually enjoy it. My times are a bit slower than they are when I train with my team but as long as I account for that, it's okay with me.
I would take it over an "endless" pool anytime, not just because of the swimming in place issue but also because it has proven to be so multi-purpose. My son and his friends love it, everyone in the family uses it all the time, and it allows us to do things I never would have thought of. For example, when it is snowy and icy around here, I can run in it and it's a killer workout.
Should we ever have to move, we won't get our money back financially, but we've gotten in back in so, so many other ways.
Good luck with your decision!
I have an Endless Pool and if and when I can ever afford it I'm going to build myself a full 25 yard/meter pool.
