I’ve used mine on a few occasions.
Benefits:
I train in a lake that allows a few power boats. The SaferSwimmer is much more visible than just me in my cap. Our boaters generally look out for swimmers so I haven’t felt in danger either way.
On longer swims I’ll include a couple of water/nutrition bottles, for feedings.
I bring it when I help out at open water clinics. It’s a nice Open Water tool to demonstrate to get folks thinking about safety and it could come in handy if some of the novice open water swimmers have difficulty (which hasn’t happened yet). I have used the tie behind buoy during open water lessons; where I’ll give it to the student so they can have a break when we stop in deep water for instruction.
Cons:
I got the XXL size buoy, which I don’t believe is currently available. Loaded with 3-4 water bottles it seemed to add 30-60 seconds to my training mile time. The drag is slightly noticeable, which is not a big deal on a training swim.
I’ve used mine on a few occasions.
Benefits:
I train in a lake that allows a few power boats. The SaferSwimmer is much more visible than just me in my cap. Our boaters generally look out for swimmers so I haven’t felt in danger either way.
On longer swims I’ll include a couple of water/nutrition bottles, for feedings.
I bring it when I help out at open water clinics. It’s a nice Open Water tool to demonstrate to get folks thinking about safety and it could come in handy if some of the novice open water swimmers have difficulty (which hasn’t happened yet). I have used the tie behind buoy during open water lessons; where I’ll give it to the student so they can have a break when we stop in deep water for instruction.
Cons:
I got the XXL size buoy, which I don’t believe is currently available. Loaded with 3-4 water bottles it seemed to add 30-60 seconds to my training mile time. The drag is slightly noticeable, which is not a big deal on a training swim.
