Keeps my keys, phone and id safe and dry. No leaving them on the beach. My friends can see me better as can boats. I don't feel it and it doesn't impare my swimming at all and it is nice to know I have something to help me stay afloat should I ever need it.

I felt so good with this Swim Safety device. I barely noticed it while swimming but it was there when I decided to take a little rest. I had the most enjoyable swim with this on because I also knew I was very visible in the water. The added bonus was being able to put my car keys inside the device so I knew my car would be there when I was done swimming. I''d recommend this to anyone who wants a carefree swim!

I used this on Saturday during my open-water swim.  It works exactly as advertised, and I couldn''t recommend it more.  The belt that fastens around your waist as well as the cord attached to the buoy are both fully adjustable, so you have some control over the position of the buoy as it floats above you, so it doesn''t interfere with your swimming.  I didn''t feel it once, and wouldn''t have even known it was there, which is exactly the way it is supposed to be.

As well, I stood on the shore and observed other swimmers in the water at distances of between 100-300 meters, some with this device and some without, and the swimmers with the buoy were MUCH more visible then those without.  That in itself is worth the purchase.

Lastly, it''s a flotation device.  So if you get in trouble, you can use it as such.

In summary, get this device and you will have a much better chance of being seen, and you''ll have something to potentially save your life, should you need it.

I used this to swim across a lake with tri training friends.  I am terrified of the lake swims and get panicky.  This product gives you a safe feeling because ti will hold your body weight if you need it.  I didn''t need it and swam 9/10 of a mile across a lake and back but having it with me, made me calmer.

Used it for the first time today.  Works as it is supposed to.  I was able to feel it a little while swimming, perhaps I need to adjust the cord that it came with.  I bought it for one reason, namely safety, and it does the job.  It makes me much more visible when swimming in open water.  It was perfect today as it was overcast and rainy.

I absolutely love my new safety device and swimming partner (aptly named "Bob" the insurance man!) He guietly floats along above me and never gets in the way. Having him along I feel so much safer in deep water.