{"product_id":"swim-buoy-orange-green-20l","title":"Swim Buoy - Orange\/Green (20L)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSWIM SAFE AND SMART THIS YEAR IN THE OPEN WATER.  WHETHER YOU ARE SWIMMING ALONE OR WITH A GROUP, THE XTERRA HIGH-VIS SWIM \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003eBUOY\u003c\/span\u003e WILL HELP KEEP YOU VISIBLE IN THE WATER\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVISIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – This amazing swim \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e has dual colors (Pink \u0026amp; Yellow) to provide additional contrast in the water for higher visibility.  The bright colors will make you more noticeable to boaters, paddleboarders, jet skiers and other swimmers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHT WEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - If you've ever traveled to a foreign place, decided to take a swim off shore, and then been buzzed by a boater who simply wasn't on the look-out for swimmers?  Well, you definitely need an XTERRA swim \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e.  Your \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e is so light that you can keep it stashed in the bottom of your swim kit.  When traveling to foreign places, if you need to go for a quick swim in foreign waters you'll be more visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMONITOR FROM ASHORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Your friends and family can track you out in the water by sight, or even add a GPS device for tracking as well. Also, you can put a blinking light inside for low-light visibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a PFD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - It's not a personal floatation device (PFD).  Please be smart when swimming, especially if you may be swimming outside your ability or comfort-zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake it with you on all your open water adventures to alert boats and other watercraft of your location. Stuff any items you want to take with you inside the swim \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e and they will stay dry. Just strap the safety product around your waist and set off on your ocean excursion with peace of mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVISIBILITY. STORAGE. LIGHTWEIGHT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Dimensions (7.5” x 11.5”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelt Dimensions: 24\" to 37\" waist\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 20L\u003cbr\u003eColor: Orange\/Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour swim \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e comes with a dry pocket for storing your wallet or keys (but not pointy keys), or maybe a few gels.  Please don't put electronic devices in it because we can't guarantee they won't get wet!  We suggest that you use a waterproof case. Again, the extra pocket for storage is not intended for storing electronics like your phone or car keys that have a battery. Instead, double-bag or use a waterproof case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inside of your swim \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e can hold at least 3 liters, though you're really only going to put items inside that take up less volume.  Don't yet inflate.  Once you put the items inside (but not your phone), roll the top four times (with the buckle undone), then attach the buckle.  Afterwards, inflate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a floatation device.  Always swim with a buddy.  Know your surroundings.  Don't swim outside your ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour swim \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e should have two sides – one side pink, the other side yellow.  The yellow side has an inflatable bladder which can be inflated by opening the airway valve (open counter-clockwise), blow in to inflate, then close the valve by turning it clockwise.  Between the yellow and the pink sides is a pocket.  In here you can place some items that should stay relatively dry.  Place the items inside before you inflate your \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e.  Here are some simple steps: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Put the belt around your waist and adjust so that it fits tightly.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open the main dry compartment to store any personal items. Pack your items as far as possible, and make sure not to put any sharp objects in the main compartment. Even keys are not ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unscrew the mouthpiece cap (counter-clockwise) and inflate the air compartment. Tighten the cap clockwise to prevent air escaping. Before swimming, ensure there is no leakage by submerging your \u003cspan class=\"searchHighlight\"\u003ebuoy\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fold over the top strip four (4) to five (5) times and attach the buckle. Do NOT place your cell phone or electronics into the dry bag compartment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XTERRA WETSUITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47657394143316,"sku":"727252957165","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xterrawetsuits.com\/products\/swim-buoy-orange-green-20l","provider":"XTERRA WETSUITS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}