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Must have lap swimming/ Swim Team gear
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items This is a list of my favorite equipment for competitive style lap swimming. I have over 20 years of competitive swimming experience as a USA swimmer as well as competing as a division 1 collegiate swimmer. I also have been a swim team coach for 5 yea...
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Stuff for swim team practice or lap swimming
Stuff for a swim meet
Stuff for swim team practice or lap swimming
ANYTHING and I mean anything from this site is a top recommendation! I still have and use my first suit, well over 5 years old. When this company came out it changed the whole game for women's practice suits!
JOLYN
These are the only goggles I will use. Most swimmers will say the same. These are best for older children, teens and adults. Get the reflective/tinted for outside and the clear/colored for indoor.
Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggle | Speedo USA
Use these ones indoors. Most people will pick light blue or black.
Vanquisher 2.0 Goggle
If you’re gonna get short fins, these are the ones to get. Usually for older children, teens and adults. These are also used to improve kicking technique. The size, shape and material make these the most comfortable short fins as well as the best at ...
Powerfin Pro
Another essential tool for swim practice is a good pull buoy. This one is my favorite. The material doesn't chafe and holds up well.
Freeflow Pullbuoy
This is the board I used in college. Most of the people I know/ have seen are using this board. It's just kinda the go to now.
Kickboard
Finder paddles are for more advanced swimmers. I almost only used these for breaststroke.
How Finger Tip Paddles Will Help You Swim Your Best
The standard fin to use is this length. If you are gonna use this type of fins USE these first. They have been around forever and there's a reason for it. They are just good, that's it. If you start to get blisters because your not use to them, you c...
Trialon Rubber Swim Fins
I'm a big fan of this swim suit. The tie back makes it fit exactly how I want. It doesn't come untied while swimming and stays still on your body. It doesn't really stretch out either. It also lasts sooooo much longer then other brands.
Nico | Active, Adjustable, Tie Back Swim Onesie
I was an out side swimmer for years and years, so tan lines were definitely an issue for me. I never could wear a bikini for practice till I found these. It doesn't catch water, stays securely on you and has a tie back!
Triangle Bikini Tops - JOLYN
These would be the bottoms I wear at practice, they aren't too cheeky but also aren't full coverage. They have a draw string on the top inside seam. This makes them adjustable so they stay on very well.
Andy Bikini Bottom
I have had several gear bags, this one is my favorite so far. It have been the most durable, plus the right size. I like the zipper pocket as well. I keep my pacer, spare caps and spare googles in there!
Speedo Deluxe Ventilator Mesh Equipment Bag
These are great for people with smaller faces or children about 8-12 depending on how far along they are in their growth!
Jr. Vanquisher 2.0 Goggle | Speedo USA
Area makes great caps. I always use silicone caps. The other option is latex, however that always tears my hair out. These caps do not do that.
Swimming caps ►Huge selection
Stuff for a swim meet
What to bring to a swim meet
This is a must for a hot summer meet or an indoor meet. It a quick dry off but more importantly it keeps you cool. I throw mine in the cooler and take it out to put on my neck!
Sports Towel
I love love these or the gummies. But just in general bring something for quick energy.
The Original Organic Energy Waffle - Honey Stinger
Any camp chair will do, but I like this style the most. As you will be sitting/sleeping in it for long periods of time, space and comfort is important.
MacSports Club Chair