For more safety in water sports

To increase the safety of swimmers in open water, the company Restube has developed the “Swim Buoy”, a swimming buoy with modern additional features.

The enthusiasm for long-distance swimming or swimming in open water such as the sea increases year by year. Therefore, good visibility of the swimmers is all the more important, for example, to be seen in waves by passing boats. The company Restube has incorporated years of experience and feedback from its more than 300,000 customers into the development of the “Swim Buoy”, a swimming buoy that has now been awarded an ISPO Award.

“Anyone who goes swimming knows how important it can be to be seen by others or to have extra buoyancy. Whether for oneself or for others,” describes Christopher Fuhrhop, inventor and CEO of Restube. “Our swimming buoy is suitable for all people on and in the water who want additional buoyancy, permanent visibility and/or a dry bag.”

Speaking of dry bags: In addition to the option of transporting dry clothes, a large variety of add-ons can be attached to the “Swim Buoy”. Clever solutions such as a transparent waterproof phone case, a mount for an action cam, or a signal whistle add value to the product. An integrated breaking point, developed at the request of the Swiss Federal Institute for Accident Prevention, provides additional safety. At a load of 15 kg, the buoy separates from the strap. “This makes it the safest and most sustainable swimming buoy on the market,” says Fuhrhop.

There are many dry bags on the market. However, the development by Restube has convinced us due to its well-thought-out, easy handling and not least thanks to additional add-ons. The use of TPU as a robust material and a PFC-free design are also convincing. A trendy product for a growing market.«

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➔ Numerous add-ons: waterproof cell phone pocket, action camera mount, signal whistle

Product specifications:

Available: since April 2023

RRP: 39.95 €

➔ restube.com