I don't have any Open Water swimming experience but decided to challenge myself and join the Swim Around Key West open water event, with five other friends (2 miles each). I live about 30 minutes from the water so using my pool is probably the most convenient at this point. The only problem... my backyard pool is only 15ft long.
After deciding to do the swim I got on the internet and found this "aquatic trainer" (as the manufaturer describes it) online called the Superswim. Has anyone had any experience with it? It was a little over $200. To me, it looks like a fishing pole but seems to provide a decent alternative to the jet pools (which cost over $20k I think). I've only had it for a few days and used it twice for training...
I'm just curious about it's ability to build endurance for such a race. Any thoughts are appreciated.
The website for Superswim is http://www.superswim.com
Thanks in advance
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Thanks so much for your help g.w.
I am afraid my question wasn't so good, because now I am wondering if you used the aquatics flotation belts such as for water aerobics, or a tether-belt like the Superswim?
I am inclined to go with a flotation belt if it works, because it is more portable, and can be used for other things (water aerobic / water running).
Also, you said that "You'll find yourself taking some gulps of water until you get used to it." I took this to mean that eventually you can get used to it and have a productive work-out, with a bit more difficulty. Is that your feeling?
Much appreciated!
Thanks so much for your help g.w.
I am afraid my question wasn't so good, because now I am wondering if you used the aquatics flotation belts such as for water aerobics, or a tether-belt like the Superswim?
I am inclined to go with a flotation belt if it works, because it is more portable, and can be used for other things (water aerobic / water running).
Also, you said that "You'll find yourself taking some gulps of water until you get used to it." I took this to mean that eventually you can get used to it and have a productive work-out, with a bit more difficulty. Is that your feeling?
Much appreciated!
