Swim Buoys & Tow Floats

Of course! You will find swim buoys on decathlon.com.gr, which are specially designed to offer safety, visibility, and practicality for all your training sessions in an open water environment. The collection includes durable inflatable buoys with dual air chambers for guaranteed buoyancy, ergonomic waist straps that do not restrict your arm stroke movement, as well as models with an integrated dry bag to safely carry your personal items while you swim.

A swim buoy is an inflatable, brightly colored safety accessory that fastens around your waist with an adjustable strap and floats behind you as you swim. Its primary purpose is to make you highly visible from long distances to boats, jet skis, windsurfers, and from the shore. In addition to the premium protection provided by increased visibility, an open water tow float serves as an essential support if you get a cramp, become tired, or feel unwell, as you can simply hold onto it to rest safely on the water's surface without wasting energy.

Although legislation can vary depending on the region, country, or the regulations of specific athletic events, a swim buoy is considered an absolute, unwritten safety rule for every open water swimmer. Choosing to swim in open water without a tow float exposes you to immense danger, as a human head is nearly impossible to spot amidst the waves by boat operators, making this simple accessory your most important ally.

To wear a swim buoy correctly, you must first pass the adjustable strap around your waist and tighten it so that it fits securely without causing discomfort or restricting your breathing. At the same time, make sure to adjust the length of the tow line connecting the belt to the buoy. The line should be long enough so that the inflated buoy floats freely just behind your thighs, ensuring that it will not get tangled in your legs during kicks and will not affect your hydrodynamic position in the water.

Yes, most modern open water swim buoys are designed with a dual function, featuring an integrated dry bag space on the inside, which seals airtight with a roll-top closure before you inflate the air chambers. This practical space allows you to store and take small items with you, such as your keys, phone, shoes, a lightweight towel, energy gels, or a bottle of water, keeping them completely protected from moisture and saltwater while you cover long distances.

The most visible and effective colors for an open water swim buoy are bright fluorescent orange and vibrant pink, as they create the maximum possible color contrast with the deep blue or green of the sea, even in cloudy or low-light conditions. At Decathlon, we exclusively select these high-visibility neon colors for our buoys, ensuring that the swimmer remains instantly noticeable to boat operators even in conditions with heavy chop or sun glare on the water's surface.