YYST Swim Ankle Strap Stationary Swimmer Swim Lap Swim Training Leash

This item is genius, great simple solution to a perplexing problem (thanks to #sonic who took a pic and put in review of it looped through the skimmer!) – it has the perfect amount of bungee tension and the ankle straps are comfortable for up to an hour (my workout time). The only improvement recommendation I could make would be to allow for easy length adjustments. I needed it about 6’ shorter due to the shape of my pool. I tried many knot combinations, the bungees are too slippery and the knots came out after mere minutes. Came up with the solution of an overhand knot with a zip tie at either end of the not to keep it from slipping. Seemed to the trick for a month now.

I enjoy swimming, and this includes swimming for exercise. But not having a pool large enough for decent laps, or wanting to take time to go to a gym and hope you get a lane, my options were limited. As a result my swim time was at a bare minimum. Needing to train for the 1/2 IMs I like to do, I needed an solution and this simple setup has done the trick. All you need is a good base to loop the elastic rope around, and you are off and "swimming". Not having a solid fence or other close to my backyard pool, I use a weighted umbrella stand to loop the rope over. Then, simply velcro the straps on my ankles and I'm good to go. Now, I do not kick as I normally would, but to get a good swim workout, it is a great alternative.The strap might wear out, but it will easily be replaced. With lap swims costing $5-10 per visit, or $40/mth for a gym membership, I can replace this every 6mths and still be way ahead cost wise. Plus being able to swim in the comfort of my own backyard.. Priceless!!Well worth the money. Comfortable and way easy to use. Highly recommended!

I have listened to both sides: waist belt v. ankle belts and I have a verdict.Ankle belt is the winner. Home or hotel use is going to be much easier since you do not need such a high tie off point. I realize the "pro" like the waist and that may be true if you have large pole or overhead or are tying to lane lines. Well the issue is a pool that does not have lane lines so that is not really a fair comparison. You can tie this type to to anything and then use a chair under the cord to get it off the pool deck. I did add about 8 feet of line to use as a tie off loop and then hook into that but once in the water, it took very little time to adapt.

I’m training for 300m swim and this is perfect for me to practice in my pool. I looped it through the side of my pool skimmer. It does impair my leg motions a bit, but it’s great for me to practice continuous breathing and upper body. Come sprint triathlon day I’ll have my full legs to boost me

The media could not be loaded. I’ve been desperate to swim. I live 20 minutes away from the nearest pool and it’s so hard to reserve a lane there. It sucks. I found this randomly through an ad pop up and decided to purchase and see if I could use it in my aunts tiny above ground pool. O. M. G. Life changer!!! I am able to get my full swim in which is about a mile swim every other day. The bungees do pull and make the swim a little harder, but I like that. This pool is shallow too. The water only comes to my knees and I’m 5’ 4”. I can do free stroke easily. Breast stroke is harder, especially on the leg kicks, but once you get use to it it’s good and a added push to your swim. Butter fly I can do easily with these. Only problem is back stroke and that’s more because I’m swimming in my aunts 3 foot pool meant for my little cousin. I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem in a deeper pool. I bought two of these. One for me and my cousin to use and another for when I travel. I highly recommend you get this!

I’ve now used this 5 to 6 times in my 23 foot pool. Works really good for freestyle with or without a float between legs. And even better for crawl stroke. For the price it’s high-quality and I’ve gotten my money out of it. Five times over.

I was considering getting an expensive swim jet for my pool, since it is too small to do any kind of lap swimming. Then I tried this. Wow! I was surprised at the exercise I got using this. Really got the heartbeat going.However, I got scared using it on my ankles. I swim alone and the thought of getting my legs tangled was terrifying. I tried it on my wrists instead and that worked well, but the tether wasn't really long enough. Then I came up with idea of velcro-ing the two ankle bands together and putting them on/around my chest. Voila! Worked great. Best exercise I have had in ages. Tether is perfect length (I attach it to the handrail in my pool). And better than a swim jet, I can adjust my stroke and speed without having to match and adjust the jet. Thanks to this product, I just saved myself several thousand dollars by avoiding buying the swim jet.

i bought these and a waist tether. Love the waist one much better. These pull too much so they pull you off balance and that isnt good when to swim properly form is crucial. I also dont like how the ankle strap rubs against me. It is very uncomfortable. With the waist tether I can swim for an hour or longer and don't even know it's there. Not the same with this. Would not recommend