Pullbuoys
We assembled a crack team of swimmers to test a range of swimming training aids to bring you our choice of the best kit to use in your training sessions
KIT TESTERS
Dan Abel
Swimmer and swim coach at Fit&Abel
Lisa Lloyd
English Channel swimmer
Jonathan Cowie OS editor
Alice Gartland OS contributing editor
FINIS AXIS BUOY
€19.79, finisswim.com
They say: The dual-function design improves body position, upper body strength and engages the core. With ergonomic keyholes and a contoured design, it can function as both an ankle float and a leg buoy.
Dan: Feels like equipment designed by swimmers for swimmers. It can be used in a variety of ways and allows you to isolate the legs while still being able to rotate properly.
ROKA PRO SWIM PULL BUOY
£14.90, roka.com
Jonathan: This looks really slick and works well in the water.
ZONE3 MULTI-COLOURED PULL BUOY
£16, zone3.com
Jonathan: I used it in swimrun. It’s chunkier than other pull buoys so more buoyant – useful when you’re wearing shoes in the water.
LOMO PULLBUOY
£6.50, lomo.co.uk
Lisa: Nice design. Good value.
ZOGGS PULL-BUOY
£13, zoggs.com
Jonathan: Nice and small so not overly buoyant. A good choice.
BORN TO SWIM PULLBUOY
€14.95, borntoswim.eu
Alice: Good, small, straightforward pull buoy.
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