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Home Swimmer
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Counter-current pool
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Flexible rod with belt
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Buoyant belt with spreader
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Tethered water shoes
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System concept
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Segmented 8" aluminum pole inside the pool maintains adjustable belt strap at correct angle for a comfortable up-lift pull.
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Spa-sized pool with counter-current mechanism.
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6" single unit rod fixated to the side of the pool and attached to a belt with a tether. Up-lift pull.
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Floating spreader tied at water-level to buoyant belt.
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Tether attaches to sole of water shoes. Each swimmer requires custom sized-to-fit water shoes.
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Assembly/ installation
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Very easy to assemble and install. No tools required.
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Professional installation required.
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Depending on the anchoring mechanism selected, tools or professional installation may be required.
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Some tools may be required to assemble spreader.
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Minimum assembly required.
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Portability
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At less than 4.5 Lbs, the entire system in its own carrying tote fits into a carry-on bag.
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NO
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Limited to none depending upon anchoring mechanism.
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Limited due to size of spreader.
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Portable.
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Adaptability
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Adapts to all types of pool environments (indoor/outdoor, inground/above-ground, etc).
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Site preparation/ construction required.
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Different anchoring mechanisms may be required for different pool settings.
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Adapts to all types of pool environments.
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Adapts to all types of pool environments.
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Workout
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Very effective workout for all muscle groups with spring offering variable resistance to swimmers of different strength and ability.
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Arms are pushed back by the water current. Counter-current mechanism requires continuous adjustment to keep with swimmer's pace over workout period.
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Flexible rod offers variable resistance to swimmers of different strength and ability.
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Buoyant belt helps keep swimmer afloat with minimum effort.
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Effective upper-body workout.
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Swimming comfort
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Ajustable neoprene belt permits full torso rotation. Up-lift pull means feet do not get tangled with teether.
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Experience resembles swimming counter-current in a river more than in a swimming pool.
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Belt design affects swimmer's ability to rotate torso.
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Natural fitness swimming experience is impacted by buoyant belt.
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Leg movement affected by strapped feet.
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Price
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$84.95
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From $19,000 (w/o installation)
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From $199
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$99
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From $75 w/ one pair of shoes.
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