Our design teams have developed this buoy so that intensive swimmers can be seen while carrying their equipment during practice.
Main functions of an open-water buoy
When swimming in open water, you are strongly advised to use a buoy so that boats and the rescue services can find you easily. Are you tired or cramping up? The buoy also serves as a resting base. A whistle is attached to the buoy so you can signal your presence audibly if necessary.
Refuelling
The mesh pocket is positioned on the submerged side of the buoy, in the water, to keep your supplies cool!
Dimensions
Deflated: 75 x 41 x 2 cm
Inflated: 55 x 29 x 26 cm
Waistband: adjustable from 64 cm to 115 cm
Lanyard: adjustable from 26 cm to 49 cm
How to inflate the open-water swimming buoy
For an open-water buoy, you need to pay attention to the closure:
- place your belongings at the bottom of the buoy, centring them if possible,
- close the two buckles, making sure that the air between the two chambers escapes to avoid water entering when you swim,
- inflate the 2 chambers to the same psi, by mouth.
How do you position your buoy when swimming?
The buoy strap should be adjusted to position the buoy above the knees and behind the thighs when swimming on your stomach.
Before/After
The buckles have been designed so that the buoy can be carried like a backpack before and after your open-water swimming sessions.
Want to swim further, longer?
The OWS500 open-water swimming buoy is indispensable for carrying your small equipment. Bright orange, it can be spotted on its own or in a group.
Visibility
Be quickly visible thanks to the bright orange colour of the open-water buoy.
Buoyancy
Support yourself on the buoy, which guarantees 200 newtons of buoyancy.
Pockets
Benefit from internal storage to limit water ingress and an external net.
Quick drying
Save up to 45% on drying time compared with the previous model.
Our design teams have developed this buoy so that intensive swimmers can be seen while carrying their equipment during practice.
