Nash Hydroslide Vinyl Dipped Ski Belt
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It's not approved by the United States Consumer Goods Administration (USCG).
When snorkeling in Maui, I loved using it because it allowed me to stay on the surface of the water rather than diving. scuba diving beneath the surface It can be worn around your waist or under your armpits (similar to a swim noodle). The buckle can be worn in either the front or back. When I was snorkeling in deeper water and wanted to rest, the belt allowed me to be in a vertical position, allowing me to conserve energy by not having to tread water.
I've been using the same one for ten years and it's fantastic for water aerobics. If you wear a size 8- or a size large, it's most likely the single strap. If you're a plus size, go for the xlarge.
A small was purchased by me. My waist is 29 inches, and there is an extra 17 inches of belt left over. If you get a larger size, you might get more of the yellow floatation, but even though it only covers my back and sides, it's plenty buoyant.
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Keeps me upright in the deep end to keep my joints from being stressed by hitting the pool's bottom. Even when I was at my heaviest weight of 316 pounds, it kept me afloat. Anyone in deep water should use this to keep themselves upright and unencumbered so they can exercise in any way they want. It's about four inches wide, which gives it enough support to fit around my waist snugly without riding up into my armpits like most other exercise belts. The yellow part is dense and about an inch thick, so the blue belt strap will not cut into you no matter how tight you cinch it. I've had the same one for 15 years and have never had a tear or breakdown on any part of the belt, nor has it worn out or frayed. It was difficult to find a brace that would stay in place because of my crooked spine. I have problems with hand strength and dexterity, and it's easy to use. It easily secures together by pushing one piece of the buckle into the other, and it takes little effort to remove by squeezing one piece and sliding it apart. I'm a women's size 12 top, and the large was a little too long for me. Long enough for the yellow bits to come close to touching. I like to wear it so that the yellow ends just sit under my ribs on my side, slightly forward around my waist; I could easily have worn a medium because the large was almost touching. If you wear up to a size 18, I recommend getting the medium. 20-inch misses' size 24 . You don't want the yellow parts of the belt to touch each other or you won't be able to tighten it, and you should wear it very tight before getting in the water because it will loosen up a little once wet. The belt buckle strap adds an additional 18 inches to the yellow section's length.
After a few vigorous swims in the lake by the kids, the vinyl squares tear, rendering the belt useless. This happened to both of my Nash belts, but they had been worn a lot before they ripped. As an example, I've included a photograph below. The belt in the photo is about two years old, indicating that they do last a long time, and we wear them nearly every day during the summer. To prevent the little squares from ripping off, the straps should feed through the belt in some way. However, it is a good swim belt in general.
We used to have blue foam squares on our float belts - We decided to try these as replacements after the blocks tore off the belt after several years of jumping off the dock and horseplay. Because they're coated and a little grippy, they don't slide up the kids' torsos as easily as the foam block style does. The adjustable strap allows you to fine-tune the fit of the belts, and the bright color makes them easy to see in the water. These seem to be much more popular with the kids, and I believe they will last a long time.
This was a little big at first, but once tightened, it fit her perfectly; it doesn't keep her head completely above water, so don't buy it as a lifesaving device; however, it does the job I needed it to do, which was to keep her visible in the water in case I needed to jump in to save her.
Unless your pant size is in the 20s, you can probably get away with a medium. br>br>As an added measure of safety, I took it out into the ocean. I was able to put the weight behind me and easily get back on my paddle board whenever I needed to. I fell in a couple of times, but the belt always pulled me back to the surface. When I'm paddling, it definitely does the job and is far more practical than a full life jacket.
It gives me more freedom of movement than any other flotation belt I've owned in the past 30 years. I'm 68 years old, but since my third back surgery, I've gained weight. Please get some large sizes in stock as soon as possible. I bought a medium, but it doesn't fit my waist as well as I'd like it to, but I'll keep it because I'm hoping to lose weight. Until then, I still want to get a large.
It works for some flotation and is not as uncomfortable as a life vest. I would recommend it for people who are comfortable in deep water and just need a little backup to swim. Even if you can't stay afloat, floating in your back will help you do it without effort. I'm 120 pounds and ordered M. I could have gone with S, which would probably fit better, but I decided to keep M.
We've been using these for a long time. We live on a lake and find these to be a relaxing way to spend time in it. We decided to purchase a variety of sizes and distribute them to family members for Christmas.
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