Speedo Pull Buoy II

by Speedo

Product Features

• Training aid to improve your upper-body strength
• Molded to fit comfortably between your thighs
• Help refine a two-sided breathing rhythm
• Increase the length of your workout
• Made from lightweight chlorine resistant EVA foam

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Speedo Pull Buoy gives your arms an intense workout by providing flotational support to the hips and legs. It also helps to develop proper alignment in the water during swim workouts. The buoy is held between legs to neutralize kicking motion. Use of the buoy can help refine a two-sided breathing rhythm and increase the length of your workout. It's made from lightweight, chlorine-resistant EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate). Develops upper-body strength and proper alignment in the water during swim workouts. Buoy is held between legs to neutralize kicking motion and increase upper-body strength. Soft foam, single unit design. One size fits all.

About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn’t take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it’s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.

Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.

Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland’s Inge de Bruijn.

What's in the Box?
Speedo Pull Buoy Training Aid

Product Description

Helps to develop upper body strength by suspending and floating your legs. It promotes proper body positioning and is molded to fit comfortably between your thighs.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00070QENU
• Item model number: 753252-004
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,345 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #84 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Accessories > Aquatic Fitness Equipment

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful product, May 27, 2008

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billythabear - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speedo Pull Buoy II (Sports)

I use the pull buoy to help extend my workouts. It is as described and the foam does seem very durable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!, July 5, 2010

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Chris S. (Kaiserslautern, GE) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo Pull Buoy II (Sports)

It's more comfortable than the two-piece buoys I've used in the past! Works just the same... like a piece of foam.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly, April 6, 2008

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Densel M. White - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speedo Pull Buoy II (Sports)

product was exacly what I need and as advertised. Came in right on time. Very good