IDRYBAG Safety Swim Buoy Adult Tow Float 15L: The Ultimate Open Water Training Tool for Triathletes, Kayakers, and Swimmers Review

I got this after my neighbor got scared he wouldn't see me swim while he was on his pontoon boat. Works great for visibility and is small enough not to overdraw, literally or not. I also like to use the swim bag as a seat when I'm out on the water and just hanging out with people. I would buy this again.

A triathlete since 2006, how come I've NEVER owned one? Essential for open water training. Now I feel much safer and boaters and kayakers can see me. It also gives me a breather when I need to take a short break. No lifeline, but I feel more comfortable this way. I also love bright yellow. Great craft too!

Holy smokes! That's cool! If that caught the eye of a few sailors. They said they can't see me in the water but they can see the buoy! I attached it to the BC belt and made it as long as possible. I didn't notice any added resistance or annoying straps getting in the way of my legs. I use in the lake. If you swim in the lake I'd say it's worth it for the added safety. The air reservoir is memory independent, so you only need "enough air" instead of full inflation.

When I lived in Chicago I loved to swim but I was always alone and I never knew if my phone or keys were on the beach when I got back. Now my phone and my wallet! This bag/buoy allows me to sail safely without worrying about my belongings or when I will return to them. It also allows you to access your phone to take photos in the water. (Make sure it's waterproof!) It was also handy for kayaking. I attached the strap to the boat for easy access even though it was behind me. Safety first! :)

I should have known when looking to buy a second (maybe a third, I don't remember) that this was not an isolated defect. The clip that holds the bag to my belt came loose after my first surf trip - on both bags. Ok, I used a carabiner instead of a button. This is also the second bag to literally burst at the seams, leaving a quarter-sized hole that allowed air to escape. I discovered this latest hole on a hectic day when I really needed to rest, but the buoy was nothing more than a piece of…

This is the fourth safety float I have owned since they first came out (about 10 years ago). The original had a better design that was only purchased by the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This is the best replica of him. All parts are attached so you don't lose your waistbelt and the inflation and deflation section of the dry bag is excellent at holding air if you don't inflate before donning your canopy. You can flip the cap and it will help you empty easily. The fabric is pretty thick…

. I liked this buoy that I used on 1. Protected me while swimming in the lake. I was very careful with it, rinsing it out and hanging it up between baths. Used about 1-2 times a week. But today, after only 3 months, I noticed that he is not holding his breath. Then I noticed the seam had separated leaving a 1/2 inch hole in the side. I sent a message to the company and they quickly replied that I had received a defective product and quickly sent me a replacement buoy. I just received it…

Sailed long distances in the sea for many years. I finally bought this buoy after joining a swim group and seeing other people using it. It's a great product and fills a real need. Everything here feels solid, works well, and is adjustable. I ride my bike in a shoulder bag to the beach. I keep it deflated to allow water to get in (to get through the waves) and can easily blow it up if I'm far enough away. The waistband is easy to adjust, I wear it a bit looser so I can move front to back…