Kickboards & Pull Buoys

Yes, at decathlon.com.gr you will find a comprehensive collection of swimming kickboards and pull buoys, which are specially designed to support the training of every swimmer, from beginners learning the basic movements to advanced athletes wishing to isolate specific muscle groups. These training accessories are made of high-quality, lightweight, and durable foam material (EVA) that offers ideal buoyancy in the water. They are also available in various shapes, sizes, and ergonomic designs with special handles, ensuring that you will find the right gear to improve your technique, increase your endurance, and upgrade your performance in the pool.

The swim kickboard is used in training by holding it with your arms extended forward, providing buoyancy to the upper body and allowing you to fully isolate the lower body, focusing exclusively on strengthening your legs and improving your kicking technique. In this way, you can intensively work your quadriceps, glutes, and core muscles without worrying about your breathing, as your head remains out of the water. This makes the kickboard a top tool for both aerobic exercise and correcting your body posture in the pool.

Pull buoys are anatomical foam accessories placed between the thighs or calves to provide buoyancy to the hips and legs, and they are used by swimmers of all levels who want to immobilize their lower body. By isolating the legs, the pull buoy forces you to rely exclusively on the power of your arms, shoulders, and back for propulsion through the water, helping you improve your stroke technique, strengthen your upper body, and learn to maintain a perfectly horizontal and hydrodynamic position on the pool's surface.

The right swim kickboard for children is one that has smaller dimensions and an ergonomic shape adapted to the physical build of young swimmers, so they can hold it securely and comfortably without straining their shoulders. In the Decathlon Greece collection, you will find children's swim kickboards with specially shaped holes or recesses for hands that offer excellent grip. These are made of very lightweight and soft foam material that does not irritate the skin, providing the necessary buoyancy for children to feel safe while learning to kick their legs and developing their confidence in the water.

Of course you can use a swim kickboard if you are a beginner, as it constitutes one of the most important and useful aids for those just starting pool lessons. The kickboard offers you the necessary buoyancy and stability you need to safely keep your head above the water's surface, allowing you to eliminate breathing anxiety and concentrate exclusively on learning correct leg movement, proper body balance, and familiarizing yourself with the water in the most comfortable and fun way.

To properly care for your swim kickboard and extend its lifespan, you should always rinse it with clean tap water after every training session to remove pool chlorine or sea salt, which gradually degrade its materials. Next, always remember to let it dry naturally, away from direct contact with the sun or on heating elements, as high temperatures can warp its shape. Once it is completely dry, store it inside your sports bag, and it will be ready for use in your next training session.