Hi, I have been looking for a tow behind floating board that would have straps, velcro, for food, water, whatever. Is there such a thing made out there?
Thanks
Chris
What I have used successfully, for years of open water training, is to attach a kickboard to a training tether (a Velcro belt attached to a length of surgical tubing, I suggest 6 to 8 feet), then secure water bottles and food in ziplock baggies under bungee cords wrapped around the kickboard.
I have used this for both lake and ocean swims. I have also used this when I have taken people out for open water lessons, it is much easier to let the swimmers stop, rest and hold on to the kickboard while I’m explaining the next drill or doing stroke corrections; rather then expecting them to tread water.
If assembled properly, the water bottles stay on top and the board just skips along behind you with very little drag. I can usually bring along 3 24+ ounce water bottles before I need to add more boards.
What I have used successfully, for years of open water training, is to attach a kickboard to a training tether (a Velcro belt attached to a length of surgical tubing, I suggest 6 to 8 feet), then secure water bottles and food in ziplock baggies under bungee cords wrapped around the kickboard.
I have used this for both lake and ocean swims. I have also used this when I have taken people out for open water lessons, it is much easier to let the swimmers stop, rest and hold on to the kickboard while I’m explaining the next drill or doing stroke corrections; rather then expecting them to tread water.
If assembled properly, the water bottles stay on top and the board just skips along behind you with very little drag. I can usually bring along 3 24+ ounce water bottles before I need to add more boards.
