Water Wings
One of the safest buoyancy aids for children learning to swim
Water wings, sometimes known as arm bands, are probably the most commonly used swimming aid in the pool and are among the safest for non-swimmers, especially children.
Arm bands are probably one of the oldest swimming buoyancy aid and they are very cheap and very durable floatation aids.
They are ideal for assisting young children in the early stages of learning to swim because they provide good support to help enhance confidence in and around the water.
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Listed below are the main advantages and disadvantages of using this type of swimming aid.
Advantages:
- Develops early confidence.
- Buoyancy can be reduced by gradual deflation as the non-swimmer becomes stronger and more confident.
- Co-ordination can be enhanced and improved as arms and legs can be used independently.
- A large number of swimmers can be safely supervised.
Disadvantages:
- Swimmers can become dependent on armbands and find it difficult to progress.
- They can be restrictive and may hinder arm movement, especially in smaller children.
- May not provide enough buoyancy if used by adults.
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