I hope yours behaved on it's first outing, if not, check out my video on tips and tricks for using a tow float ruclips.net/video/k-k-K-v7m28/видео.html
I'm pleased you found it helpful Laura. I've got a playlist about tow floats which you might find helpful ruclips.net/p/PLrBM9GuZgXX73bAC_TxL9pbU__QCm8s-H
Thanks Rachel for all the helpful info that is clearly explained. I like that you are able to show us the features of the tow float when you’re out of the water, as well as a quick demo of how they perform in the water. I’m going to order a tow float for myself, and this video was super informative. I think I’m able to find the Zone3 brand (the pink one in the video) in a triathlon shop here in my province. I always try to order as local as possible. I found it really helpful to see this actual brand shown here in your video. Thanks again, I always love your vids!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary
@@EverydayAthleteRach Yes, the Zone3 tow float has arrived... it looks great!! I have not tried it out yet… BUT I should have had it with me yesterday because while I was swimming at a remote lake about 30km north of my house, a float plane came in and landed at the rustic mini-dock. Sometimes guide/outfitters will use this little lake to re-supply, as it is a fairly close access point to their hunting or fishing territories north of us. They drive the supplies and/or clients up to the lake, and then fly them in. My partner was canoeing while I was swimming, so we were visible (our cedar strip canvas canoe is bright red… very visible). We know these people, so my partner went ashore to help them load the float plane while I continued to swim. I swam close to the shore so the float plane would not have to worry about where I was in the water during take-off. It’s kinda fun having a float plane buzz over top of ya when swimming!! For sure I will check out your playlist for some hints on how to swim with a tow float. Thanks 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🏊♀️
@@marycharlebois6627 the float plane must have been really exciting. Not often you see them from below! It’s the kind of thing we see on documentaries over here!
You squeeze the air out of the dry chamber to be able to roll the top and make it watertight. You blow air into separate buoyancy chambers to make it float high in the water and make you visible 🏊♀️😀
Great video, really helpful :) I just have a question - does anyone know if there's a weight limit of what you can put in these bags before they stop being able to float? I want to hike with boots etc and put all my kit inside to go swimming
Thanks for watching. I would be surprised if you could put so much stuff in it that it wouldn't float. I've had mine completely stuffed before blowing up the inflation chambers and it floats just fine. Unless your boots are made of lead, I think you'll be ok. Consider getting one with the removable back pack option like those by swim secure or lomo watersports..
@@EverydayAthleteRach Thanks so much for your reply and wisdom! Will definitely be looking at the different options (I watched your vid about the rucksack-style one). I love to just walk and find places to wild swim but always hate leaving my stuff on the shore so these seem perfect :)
Hi Chrissie, I use this one, but I snip off the hook: www.decathlon.co.uk/p/floating-waterproof-phone-pouch-ipx8/_/R-p-X8362003?mc=8362003 I have a second one to put my car key in too.
Thank you Rachel. A really clear and helpful video. Looking forward to my first swim this weekend with my new safety buoy!
I hope yours behaved on it's first outing, if not, check out my video on tips and tricks for using a tow float ruclips.net/video/k-k-K-v7m28/видео.html
Your reviews are exactly what I need. Thanks for your help!
So pleased to hear they helped 🏊♀️😀
Great idea for long distance or solo wild swimming
Yes . That's good I like having choose 👍🏻💫💯
So much choice with tow floats!
So useful ! Thank you so much for making this :)
Glad it helped. 😀🏊
Thank you for doing a video on this. I always wanted to know more about the tow floats.
I'm pleased you found it helpful Laura. I've got a playlist about tow floats which you might find helpful ruclips.net/p/PLrBM9GuZgXX73bAC_TxL9pbU__QCm8s-H
I like the tip of rinsing the towfloat after and drying so you dont spread microbes. Hadnt thought of that
It's just small changes to our routine that can make a little difference 🏊😄
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed
Thanks Rachel for all the helpful info that is clearly explained. I like that you are able to show us the features of the tow float when you’re out of the water, as well as a quick demo of how they perform in the water. I’m going to order a tow float for myself, and this video was super informative. I think I’m able to find the Zone3 brand (the pink one in the video) in a triathlon shop here in my province. I always try to order as local as possible. I found it really helpful to see this actual brand shown here in your video. Thanks again, I always love your vids!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary
Hey Mary, has it arrived yet? Check out my tow float playlist for some hints on how to swim with one 🏊😃
@@EverydayAthleteRach Yes, the Zone3 tow float has arrived... it looks great!! I have not tried it out yet… BUT I should have had it with me yesterday because while I was swimming at a remote lake about 30km north of my house, a float plane came in and landed at the rustic mini-dock. Sometimes guide/outfitters will use this little lake to re-supply, as it is a fairly close access point to their hunting or fishing territories north of us. They drive the supplies and/or clients up to the lake, and then fly them in. My partner was canoeing while I was swimming, so we were visible (our cedar strip canvas canoe is bright red… very visible). We know these people, so my partner went ashore to help them load the float plane while I continued to swim. I swam close to the shore so the float plane would not have to worry about where I was in the water during take-off. It’s kinda fun having a float plane buzz over top of ya when swimming!! For sure I will check out your playlist for some hints on how to swim with a tow float. Thanks 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🏊♀️
@@marycharlebois6627 the float plane must have been really exciting. Not often you see them from below! It’s the kind of thing we see on documentaries over here!
Nice clear video thanks
Thanks for watching 😀
if you're blowing air into it, why is it necessary to get all the air out first? And do you not put things into it first?
You squeeze the air out of the dry chamber to be able to roll the top and make it watertight. You blow air into separate buoyancy chambers to make it float high in the water and make you visible 🏊♀️😀
Great video :)
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, really helpful :) I just have a question - does anyone know if there's a weight limit of what you can put in these bags before they stop being able to float? I want to hike with boots etc and put all my kit inside to go swimming
Thanks for watching. I would be surprised if you could put so much stuff in it that it wouldn't float. I've had mine completely stuffed before blowing up the inflation chambers and it floats just fine. Unless your boots are made of lead, I think you'll be ok. Consider getting one with the removable back pack option like those by swim secure or lomo watersports..
@@EverydayAthleteRach Thanks so much for your reply and wisdom! Will definitely be looking at the different options (I watched your vid about the rucksack-style one). I love to just walk and find places to wild swim but always hate leaving my stuff on the shore so these seem perfect :)
I wouldnt put boots in mine tbh but i reckon it would float
Try towing from one of the handles on the pink float that's what i do...
Does that stop you catching your legs with the hard bits?
@@EverydayAthleteRach with my float yes don't notice it's there even when choppy...
Can running shoes fit in the tow float?
Probably, depending on the size, and if you can fit them in closely together.
Excellent ✅
Thank you for watching
what pouch do you use for your phone inside the tow float?
Hi Chrissie, I use this one, but I snip off the hook: www.decathlon.co.uk/p/floating-waterproof-phone-pouch-ipx8/_/R-p-X8362003?mc=8362003 I have a second one to put my car key in too.
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Thanks to the Tories neglect the whole British island has plenty of brown floats bobbing around out coasts !
Let's hope there's some decent improvement in the near future.