We were very keen to try out our new Pool-Mate but couldnt wait until we got to the pool so I persuaded my colleague Wendy to ’swim’ up and down the road outside the shop – and she did! Using the lamp posts to turn and glide away from she proceeded to swim several lengths each of breaststroke and frontcrawl before deciding that she looked a bit silly and stopped. Later that day I got to the pool, tried it out for real and was very impressed. I had only swum a few lengths before curiosity got the better of me and I had to stop and check it was working ok – which of course it was. It produces some fascinating data including a swimming efficiency score which is calculated using strokes per length, time taken and distance swum. Mine fell into the middle of ‘average’ which was not too bad as I kept stopping to play with the watch. It also calculates the number of calories used which helps justify the glass of wine when you get home!
We have a Pool-Mate available to lend to any swimmers who can pop into our retail shop in Broadstone, however I suggest you ring first to ensure that it is not already out on loan.
Maureen