The Complete Handbook of Pull Buoys
A practical reference for swim coaches, pool operators, and serious swimmers who need to select, use, and maintain the right tool for stroke training and conditioning
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
A concrete, no-marketing reference for coaches, swimmers, and pool operators. Understand pull buoy mechanics, choose the right tool for your training goal, and maintain equipment effectively.
About this book
Pull buoys are among the most widely used—and most misunderstood—tools in competitive swimming. Coaches and swimmers often treat them as interchangeable commodities, not realizing that small differences in buoyancy, spreader length, and material composition significantly affect what the buoy actually trains.
The Complete Handbook of Pull Buoys cuts through vague marketing language and incomplete product information. This reference explains what pull buoys are designed to do, how different types and specifications change their training effect, how to install and maintain them for sustained performance, and how to make informed purchasing and usage decisions for pools, teams, or personal training. Whether you're replacing worn equipment, evaluating multiple brands for a facility, training serious swimmers, or exploring business opportunities in the aquatic equipment space, this handbook provides the practical knowledge typically scattered across coaching blogs, forum discussions, and incomplete manufacturer documentation.
Reader Reviews
Jason Smith
★★★★★Finally, someone actually explained why a $15 buoy and a $45 buoy train differently instead of just listing features. I've been coaching for eight years and picked this up thinking it'd be shallow, but Chapter 1 alone clarified things I was guessing at—especially the spreader geometry and what happens to buoyancy over time. The maintenance chapter saved me from replacing perfectly good equipment. Highly recommend if you're buying for a program or take swimming seriously.