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By Helen Webster\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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You may have seen other swimmers using pull buoys in the pool, but what are they and how can they help your triathlon training?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a pull buoy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Put simply, a pull buoy is a figure-of-eight shaped piece of buoyant foam that you place between your thighs to give you lift in the water. This is useful for triathletes as it helps simulate the body position you achieve from using a wetsuit in the open water, lifting your legs and helping you achieve a more streamlined body position, staying more horizontal in the water.<\/p>\n

As well as replicating your \u2018wetsuit position\u2019, a pull buoy also allows you to forget about your legs and kick for a while in training, meaning you can focus more on elements such as the front of your stroke, or your rotation. Many swim drills will also recommend using a pull buoy, so it\u2019s useful to have one in your kit bag before heading to a coached group session.<\/p>\n

Types of pull buoy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pull buoys are pretty simple in design, but there are a few variations in the market to look out for. Think about how much lift you want \u2013 those with denser, sinkier legs (usually the men!) may want a slightly larger pull buoy with more buoyancy, such as Huub\u2019s \u2018Big Buoy\u2019, while those who have a more horizontal position and just want to focus on front-end stroke for a while may choose a smaller, less buoyant one.<\/p>\n

Choosing more buoyancy than you need may pinch your lower back, so it\u2019s worth reading on to see the range in the market before buying.<\/p>\n

Pull buoys for swimrun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The other reason you may be considering a pull buoy is for a swimrun race, where a pull buoy is allowed to \u2018save\u2019 your legs for the run. Again, consider the amount of buoyancy you need, allowing for any extra you will also get from any buoyancy in your wetsuit or calf guards.<\/p>\n

You will also need to attach straps\/elastic to your pull buoy to keep it in place \u2013 most swimrunners attach it to one leg then pull it round to sit on the outer thigh while running.<\/p>\n

Best pull buoys for triathletes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maru Pull Buoy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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