THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE FOR SWIMMERS AND TRIATHLETES
Trying to find the perfect, thoughtful gift for the swimmer or triathlete in your life can be a challenge. You want something unique and useful that won't just sit in the back of their closet.
Whether they are a beginner, a seasoned triathlete, swimrunner or an avid open water explorer, this guide breaks down some of the best and most innovative swimming gifts that will make their training more fun, effective, and safer.
Dive Into: The Ultimate Swimmer's Gift Guide
- Gifts for Technique Improvement
- Gifts for the Tech-Savvy Swimmer
- Gifts for the Open Water Adventurer
- Gifts for Swimmers with Glasses
- Frequently Asked Questions
This being a swimming blog, I've put together a list of gift ideas for anyone trying to improve their swimming.
Gifts for Technique Improvement
1) Exer-Genie This is a great compact little gadget which lets you have a full body workout wherever you are. More importantly for swimmers, it is very useful for practicing your high elbow catch. It works in a similar way to stretch cords, with the difference that you can maintain a constant tension and practice the actual stroke pattern one arm at a time. In my opinion, every serious swimmer should have one.
🎥 Watch: Exer-Genie in action
2) ShinFin Leg fins These fins don't get the press they should. If you struggle with learning the proper flutter kicking technique, I guarantee you will grasp the concept in just a few sessions. I've used them with many beginner swimmers, and the results were astonishing. After one or two lessons, their kicking propulsion improved drastically. I just love it when products just work.
🎥 Watch: ShinFin Review
3) A Core Engagement Tool Having a strong core is a must. In the past, tools like the Corsuit served as a sort of casket for your midsection, giving you real-time feedback on your body posture. While the Corsuit is no longer available, the principle remains. Modern tools like the FINIS Posture Trainer can serve a similar purpose, helping you maintain a flatter back and a smoother streamline.
4) Palm Paddles These are probably the world's smallest paddles, but also one of the most useful. Their contour desensitizes your palm, forcing you to focus on using your forearm to pull, making the front quadrant of your stroke much more effective. A very useful and cute little gift.
Gifts for the Tech-Savvy Swimmer
For the data-driven athlete who loves gadgets, these modern tools have completely revolutionized swim training.
5. A Modern Swim Watch Forget the days of manually uploading data. Modern swim watches from brands like Garmin (e.g., the Swim 2) or the Apple Watch are powerful training partners.
They automatically track every important metric: laps, distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type, and SWOLF (a measure of efficiency). After the workout, they seamlessly sync with your phone and platforms like Swim.com, allowing the swimmer to analyze their progress and track their training over time. It's a perfect gift for any avid swimmer or triathlete.
6. In-Goggle Smart Display If you want to give a truly cutting-edge, "science fiction" gift, this is it. In the past, devices like the Xmetrics pioneered real-time audio feedback. Today, that technology has evolved into a visual heads-up display.
The FORM Smart Swim Goggles project a transparent smart display directly onto the goggle lens. This allows the swimmer to see their split time, stroke rate, heart rate, and other metrics in real-time, as they are swimming. There's no need to stop and look at a watch. It's like having a personal coach in your eye, providing the data needed to hit the perfect pace on every lap.
🎥 Watch: Xmetrics Intro
Gifts for the Open Water Adventurer
7) 360swim DryBag Swim Buoy I love this product. Not because we make it, but because it has everything a good product should: quality design, it's useful, well-priced, and it helps people stay safer in the open water. It's a dry bag and safety tow float in one, keeping you visible to boats and giving you something to rest on. You can even store your valuables inside while you swim. With this gift, you show you care about their safety.
🎥 Watch: What is a safety buoy
Gifts for Swimmers with Glasses
8) Aquaviz mask This multipurpose prescription lens system is so universal, you can use the same lens in your swimming goggles, ski mask, sunglasses, etc. If you are not into wearing contacts or buying expensive custom prescription goggles for every single activity, Aquaviz is for you. Go find out the prescription values of your loved one and get them an Aquaviz so they can see clearly.
Alright, there you have my list. If you have experiences with any of these, please do share them in the comments. Have a great celebration, and don't forget, keep on swimming!
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good gift for a swimmer who wants to improve their technique?
Technique-focused tools are a great choice. Consider the Exer-Genie for building a high-elbow catch, ShinFins for fixing a weak kick, or small Palm Paddles for improving the feel for the water.
What is the best high-tech gadget for a swimmer?
The top choices are smart swim goggles like the FORM Swim Goggles, which provide a real-time heads-up display, or a dedicated swimming watch like a Garmin Swim or Apple Watch, which track all your workout data.
What is the most essential gift for an open water swimmer?
A high-quality, brightly colored safety buoy is the most important gift for any open water swimmer. It provides crucial visibility to boats and a place to rest if needed, making it a gift that shows you care about their safety.
What's a good gift for a swimmer who wears glasses?
Prescription swimming goggles are a game-changer. You can get custom-made goggles from companies like SportRx, or use an insert system like the Aquaviz mask to put their prescription lenses into a swim mask.
What is an Exer-Genie and why is it a good gift?
The Exer-Genie is a compact and portable resistance trainer. It's particularly useful for swimmers as it allows them to practice the freestyle pulling motion against constant tension, making it a great tool for building swim-specific strength at home or on the go.
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