Customer Reviews

Speedo Adult Kickboard

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Exactly what I was looking for. Good size, not too flimsy, fits perfectly in a Jansport backpack. Would definitely buy again.

The purpose of a kickboard is to isolate the muscles of the legs and give a more intensive lower-body workout. For years and years, Speedo has manufactured this kickboard, and for generations of swimmers, this was the standard. There are other kickboards, with different shapes and styles, different hand cut-outs, etc., but these generally cost more money. Speedo's kickboard is relatively inexpensive, not to bulky, and does what it is supposed to do - give the legs a good workout. The kickboard is durable, generally does not chip or crack (it will dent however), and lasts forever. Why pay more when this is all you need?

konedog

Hey, it is affordable, does what it is supposed to and seems to be as sturdy as a kick board should be. If you are not a pro and don't want to pay more for something fancy, then you need to search no further than this board.

I ordered a black kick board. It is now airing out in my garage. Upon unwrapping it, I found it was very smelly with chemicals and could not possibly go into my locker at the club. That was 3 days ago and it is still bad.

I ordered this kickboard for the backyard pool. I have an ongoing 'neck"issue and some knee issues that prevent me from swimming in a normal fashion. This kickboard allows be to move my knees in a very supportive water environment and get in much needed cardiovascular exercises I could not other wise do. It was VERY inexpensive, but its very durable and after one month in a saltwater pool STILL looks brand new. I would reccommend this particular kickboard for any swimmer who needs some flotation assistance in the water!

I've only started swimming in the last few months, so I don't have any previous boards to compare this one to. But I can say that this board is sturdy and seems to be the right size for an adult. I use it for kicking with fins and without, and it works great for me either way. No complaints, and I would buy it again.

Lap swim about 3 times a week. This kickboard has worked well. Nice size, not too soft, not too hard, and has held up well so far.

Why review a kickboard, you may ask? Aren't they all pretty much the same? While this is basically true, there are a couple of nice features about this board that made it ideal for me. Most people on my Masters team own the yellow TYR board. That can make it confusing on the deck to figure out whose board is whose. This board's blue color helps distinguish it from the others. In fact, when I was searching for a board, I deliberately tried to find one that was not yellow. It seems like, when I was a kid, kickboards came in all the colors of the rainbow, but I couldn't find very many color choices, and each vendor only had one or two different colors. Also, this board is a couple of inches shorter than the TYR board. I sometimes ride my motorcycle to practice, and the longer TYR board doesn't fit in my backpack. This one fits nicely, along with my fins, buoy, and other gear. One potential downside to this board is that it appears to be a bit spongier than the TYR, so I've already got a ding in the surface. I will have to wait and see about its long-term durability. All in all, I would definitely recommend it.

I have used kickboards just like this in the past and it's inexpensive and works great. I would recommend it to anyone.

I like the rounded edges it has, makes it more comfortable when using. Best price for quality of product I found.