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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Yes, I have a 7.5HP motor for my pool. I am not sure why it is not advertised on the endless pools site better.
In response to the two questions:
1. I think my breathing is the same swimming against the current of the endless pool as it is swimming in a regular pool.
2. When I was only swimming continuously all the time instead of varying speeds, I was getting stuck at a comfortable pace and not pushing myself hard enough. Then when I would swim a pool practice or go to a meet, I had trouble shifting gears to go fast when I wanted to. For competitive swimmers, I think it is important to use different speed in practice to force your body to simulate race pace, adapt, and improve.
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Former Member
Yes, I have a 7.5HP motor for my pool. I am not sure why it is not advertised on the endless pools site better.
In response to the two questions:
1. I think my breathing is the same swimming against the current of the endless pool as it is swimming in a regular pool.
2. When I was only swimming continuously all the time instead of varying speeds, I was getting stuck at a comfortable pace and not pushing myself hard enough. Then when I would swim a pool practice or go to a meet, I had trouble shifting gears to go fast when I wanted to. For competitive swimmers, I think it is important to use different speed in practice to force your body to simulate race pace, adapt, and improve.
