Competitive Swimming Kit
Having the correct swimming kit is essential. To Support athletes when selecting their first swimming kit or replacing existing kit we have put together a list of recommended products, their benefit and where to order them from. The club shop also offers a wide range of equipment at reasonable prices.
FLOATS
Pool Buoy
This Pull Buoy helps develop upper body strength and alignment in the water during your workout. The buoy is held between the legs to neutralise the kicking motion and increase upper body strength.This Jr. size pullbuoy is ideal for swimmers with smaller legs or under the age of 12.
Different types are available at club desk
Fins
The FINIS Z2 Gold Zoomers help to engage your legs, building strength in key areas and develop your technique in the process. Designed for all skill levels these fins are an excellent choice for fitness and competitive swimmers to build cardiovascular conditioning!
The fins encourage a shorter, faster kick while still propelling you through the water. The comfortable fit of the natural rubber and closed heel design creates a soft and secure fit while inhibiting painful hyperflexion of your joints.
A fluid separator on the top of the fins allows for your foot to easily slice through the water, reducing fatigue on the quads during downward kicks while the flex box on the bottom of the fin catches water on the upwards kicks, targeting and strengthening the hamstrings and glutes.
Different types are available at club desk
Paddles
The ergonomically advanced design of the Finis Agility Paddles helps teach swimmers the correct palm positive hand position. Comfortable thumb hole creates proper hand placement with thumb and fingers in ideal position. Due to the paddles strapless design, incorrect technique will cause the paddle to fall off the swimmer's hand. The ergonomically advanced design of the Finis Agility Paddles helps teach swimmers the correct palm positive hand position.
Different types are available at club desk
The Speedo Power Paddles are used to create water resistance, making your arms, shoulders and back work harder.
Regular use of the Speedo Power Paddles can help to improve your speed, technique and build muscle strength.The Power Paddles encourage high elbows and correct hand entry into the water, making your swimming stroke more efficient.These Speedo hand paddles increase the surface area of water that you are able to catch, which increases resistance, to help build stregth and stamina.
Different types are available at club desk
Snorkel
Available as Junior - S or Adult - L The Finis Swimmers Snorkel is a revolutionary snorkel that all swimmers can use to improve their technique. It allows the swimmer to glide through the water with no need to lift or turn the head and therefore focus on their underwater work and rotation before adding breathing back into the stroke.