Swimming is one of summer’s few pleasures. Rrishi Raote finds some funky products to make those watery sojourns both high-tech and fun.
FINIS SWIMP3 V2 WATERPROOF MP3 PLAYER
Sits sleekly on your cheekbones, transmitting sound to your ears through the bones. Stores 1 GB of music. You can also listen to audiobooks and podcasts. Battery lasts eight hours.
Price: $150
Where: www.finisinc.com
H2O AUDIO SURGE PRO BALANCED ARMATURE HEADPHONES WITH AMPHIBX ARMBAND
High-quality sound through tiny, light earphones. The Amphibx armband holds an mp3 player with a screen.
Price: $100 (headphones) and $80 (armband)
Where: www.h20audio.com
AQUA POWER WRIST/ANKLE WEIGHTS
For water aerobics and aquatic jogging. Vinyl-covered steel weights in Neoprene holders. Wrist set comes with 16 4-oz (113 gm) weights; ankle set with 16 5-oz (142 gm) weights.
Price: $30 (wrist) and $35 (ankle)
Where: www.amazon.com
SPEEDO VANQUISHER PLUS MIRRORED SWIM GOGGLE
Silicone gaskets keep pool water out of your eyes in these shatter-resistant, adjustable, anti-UV goggles.
Price: $13-20
Where: www.speedousa.com
AQUA SPHERE PULL BUOY
Foam flotation device which you clutch between your thighs while swimming. This keeps your legs up but still, while you work out your upper body and improve your form.
Price: $12
Where: www.aquasphereswim.com
AQUACHEK TRUTEST DIGITAL TEST STRIP READER
These test strips and reader will tell you how clean your pool water is, measuring chemical, salt and acidity levels within seconds.
Price: $60 (digital reader) and $10.50 (50 test strips)
Where: www.aquachek.com
BLUESEVENTY NERO BAG
Separate wet and dry compartments for swimsuits and spare clothes for six people. Expandable space for training aids and more. Plenty of useful design touches.
Price: $80
Where: www.blueseventy.com
