I'm looking for a hard styrofoam single-piece pull buoy and I can't find one. Here are problems I see with current offerings:
Tyr pull float. This isn't buoyant enough, plus I think it will absorb water a little bit and will stay soggy in my locker.
Lincoln Leg Floats. Perfect buoyancy, dries off easily and doesn't remain soggy, but it's too slippery and nearly impossible to keep between your thighs.
Two-piece soft styrofoam. This type will stay soggy.
Something just like the Lincoln Leg Float, but made from hard styrofoam would be perfect. I know they used to make these, but I can't find them. I think if you're not careful with them, the styrofoam pellets could slough off and start clogging pool filters. Maybe that's why they're no longer made.
Any suggestions?
I've seen the words "relied" and "dependent" used to describe people's relationship with this accessory in this thread. The first time I ever used one was when someone was trying to show me how to achieve proper body position. Thats really all it should be used for - as a learning tool. The moment it becomes a crutch, it should raise a red flag.
Back to the original topic of this thread... the solid white styrofoam pull buoys that everyone seems to like and not find anymore I believe are made by Competitor, the same people that make a lot of the lane ropes and pace clocks. I have one, and their brand name is barely visible. Any venture capitalists out there? Perhaps I should find out if Competitor will license the patent and design and I can re-launch these buoys under a new company.
I've seen the words "relied" and "dependent" used to describe people's relationship with this accessory in this thread. The first time I ever used one was when someone was trying to show me how to achieve proper body position. Thats really all it should be used for - as a learning tool. The moment it becomes a crutch, it should raise a red flag.
Back to the original topic of this thread... the solid white styrofoam pull buoys that everyone seems to like and not find anymore I believe are made by Competitor, the same people that make a lot of the lane ropes and pace clocks. I have one, and their brand name is barely visible. Any venture capitalists out there? Perhaps I should find out if Competitor will license the patent and design and I can re-launch these buoys under a new company.