Product Tested By Chiara Dacles – Elijah 3 Years
Chiara Awarded The Aquaplane Swimming Aid 4.5/5
It was cute and can be played like a regular plane toy. A nice concept that make kids excited with swimming. The design is a new one for me as just normally notice boards for swimming. Instructions very easy to understand as they also feature images of how to use. At first it was a bit difficult to put on, but as time went on got used to it. After using it for a few times it became more comfortable for him to use as became more familiar with it. My son at the moment doesn’t focuses on swimming techniques. He’s more just playing in the water. With more encouragement I think it will enhance his swimming journey and help him to develop strokes etc. It has helped him build his confidence in the water but still needs more support from us for safety. My son is still in the beginners level when it comes to swimming but I can see this will help with stroke development as time goes by. This always comes with us to the pool. Presently this is used when we take him swimming to the local pool. I think this is good for early swimmers and will help them as a swimming aid as they advance. My son liked the fact it helps him with floating. I really liked the unusual design. This is good quality and can see this lasting for years. This is also good value as it will last. I would consider buying this as it has helped my son with his swimming. I would recommend as a good support for children learning to swim. I feel younger children need to familiarize with it first and then it becomes more comfortable for them to use. This is a good product which helps your children with their swimming lessons and my son loved the airplane design. Chiara Dacles – Elijah 3 Years
Product Tested By Janet Potter – Lilly 5 Years
Janet Awarded The Aquaplane Swimming Aid 5/5
I liked the look of this and design and colour when this arrived. Lilly was eager to give this a go as she has been learning to swim for a while now. I think it is a good idea as this is not just a float it can be used for many years to help improve strokes and build stamina. Good design and lightweight. Instructions clear and very easy to follow. I found this was easy enough to put on Lily and liked how adjustable the straps were to enable us to ensure it was a nice comfortable fit. She was not sure about this at first but each time used she became more confident using this. I would say yes it has improved her confidence in the water as she is not so hesitant when swimming and trying out all the strokes now. With all this has to offer I can see it being very beneficial to Lilly as she advances in her swimming programme. Lilly has been swimming for a while now and we have regular lessons, but this has become our go to each time we go swimming or swimming lessons. Lilly is at the very early stages of developing all her stroke techniques but I can see this helping more in the future. As a family we are all keen swimmers and my two older son’s swim for the school. My younger son (9 years) has been using without the straps to help with swimming strokes and this has definitely helped. My older son (14) is fanatical about swimming and he has been enjoying using this to build strength in his legs and improve his stroke method. For more advanced swimmers it does help build your strength as you have to work harder to push and get stroke soft and smooth and correct. For my eldest son I have seem marked improvement since using this with his crawl stroke which is now so smooth and back stroke. We have used this regularly each week for Lilly when we take her to the pool and swimming lessons. When not used by Lilly this has been absconded by my sons. I think this is a really good swimming aid (not a float as such) as it helps build confidence, strength and technique. Lilly liked the colour, design and how it helped her enjoy swimming even more. I liked how versatile it is and will see Lilly through her early stages of her swimming journey and be a good item to use for improving stroke technique and energy levels. For what this delivers and the durability of this item Fabulous value for money. As both my sons have been using Lilly’s Aquaplane my husband has now purchase one each for them so they have their own to use. I would also recommend to families with children into their swimming journey and for advanced swimmers. This is a great design, a brilliant tool to help new and advanced swimmers improve and advance in their swimming journey. We are all fans now. Janet Potter – Lilly 5 Years
Product Tested By Maria Beavon – Frank 3 Years
Maria Awarded The Aquaplane Swimming Aid 4.2/5
I liked the colour of it and my son was really excited when he saw a rocket. I think it is an interesting concept but not sure if it is the safest alternative. The design does look very sturdy. I did not find the instructions clear at the beginning but it made more sense once my son had it on and was in the water. My son found it a bit fiddly to put on but generally not too difficult once you got used to it. Once fitted we did find it kept moving from his shoulders. I would say it did improve his confidence but sometimes it made it harder if he wanted to go on his back. Personally I think children should learn how to swim independently. My son is only learning how to swim so it was easier for him to be in the water with this on. My son is a beginner with his swimming but I can see this being more helpful as he improves and gets better at swimming. We would use this when we took him to swimming lessons. This was used at the local leisure centre, in one of the indoor pools for kids. I personally would not say this will help with early swimmers. I suppose it can help being in the water but not necessarily to learn how to swim. My son loved the shape since he likes space so much. For me it was a good tool to use for entertainment at the pool. This is really good quality. On the fence regarding value for money since the best use I see for it it’s for advanced swimmers but there are cheaper alternatives. I probably would not purchase this as have purchased a water board. I would recommend if their children were scared of going in the water. It’s a good product but perhaps I’m missing the point. Like I said, it’s good but I’m not sure it actually helps children to learn how to swim. Maria Beavon – Frank 3 Years
