Monday, July 30, 2012

SwimWays Spring Float {Review & Giveaway}

Considering the number of days it has been over 100° here in the Midwest, it seems that our only ways of escaping the heat have been to hide out indoors in the air conditioning or to hit the pool.

As an added bonus with spending time in the water, I love seeing the improvements that my kids have made over the years and just how much they enjoy splashing and swimming. They may not be the next Michael Phelps, but the laughter and the smiles as they jump in, kick around, and paddle back and forth brings a smile to all of us.

Thanks to the SwimWays Swim Steps review that we participated in last month, my girls have had an even better time working on their swim skills and the confidence that they have received from using these high quality products has been wonderful. Instead of clinging tightly to my husband or me, they have the self-assurance that they can venture into the water on their own (with us still close by, of course).

So where does that leave me? With the opportunity to get in a tiny bit of relaxation and enjoyment of my own... particularly with the SwimWays Spring Float and the comfort that it can provide.

SwimWays Swim Float

The perfect combination of convenience and comfort, the Spring Float pool float includes a single pillow and an inflatable ring around soothing mesh that cradles the entire body.

This quick and relaxing way to lounge in the pool is portable, quickly-inflated and even comes complete with its own carry tote. As an added bonus, the Spring Float is available in a variety of styles and colors, including blue/aqua, white/aqua, pink/blue and aqua/blue so that you can choose your favorite way to kick back in style.

Considering that I'll take just about any excuse for some relaxation, when the SwimWays Spring Float arrived, I couldn't wait to plan our next trip to the pool. As I unpacked this float, right away I was impressed that something so large could fit down into such a small package.

SwimWays Spring Float review

I appreciate that the mesh bag that comes with the Spring Float is great for keeping it packed up for storage or to toss into a tote when carrying it with you. When you get to your destination, whether that be the beach, the pool, or in your own backyard oasis, simply unzip, pull the float out and it pops right open.

mesh pool float

There are two nozzles for inflation/deflation on this float and, as they feature Jet Valve technology, it hardly takes any time to have the entire thing blown up and ready to go. In around one minute total, it was time to hit the waves.

SwimWays Spring Float

Although the simple design might initially lead to being skeptical about how comfortable this float would be, SwimWays does not disappoint! The padded pillow is plenty strong enough that I can lean back and rest my head, the mesh bottom is just right for keeping me in the water enough to stay cool, and the 66" x 40" size is perfect for just about any member of the family.

There isn't much more that I could ask for!

pool float
We can just all pretend that I'm relaxing on the waves right now, right?

Although I've reserved the Spring Float for myself (or possibly my husband if he's lucky), the size does provide plenty of room for a smaller relaxation participant as well. As a plus, because this float doesn't sit above the water and require "lifting" yourself onto it, it is easy for kids to climb aboard and stay sturdy.

children's pool float

When it came time to fold up this float, it only took me a time or two trying to remember how to twist and condense it at the same time, but soon I had the Spring Float right back in the mesh bag and ready for next time. I appreciate that SwimWays even has a handy video showing how to fold it down just in case you find yourself wondering how it was possible that it fit right back inside.

When it comes to enjoying the water, SwimWays has all of the products that you need. Their passion for creating toys, floats, games, and gear that help you make the most of your time in the pool provide entertainment as well as safety for the whole family. I'm looking forward to including them in our future summers as well as warm-weather trips!

The SwimWays Spring Float retails for $29.95 and is available directly from their website, on Amazon or from retailers nationwide. With plenty of hot weather still to come, now is a great time to purchase one of these floats so that you can experience the relaxation of resting just right in the water so that your body stays cool while being aloft.

Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon be prepared for some fun time kicking back in the water, because...

One lucky person will win a Spring Float from SwimWays!

SwimWays giveaway

(Enter with the Rafflecopter form below. If you have any questions or problems entering, there is a video tutorial found here that can help.)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A big thank you to SwimWays for providing a Spring Float for me as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

136 comments:

  1. I would give the turtle to my niece Mia.

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  2. my sister

    leia617 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  3. Would love to do this at the YMCA

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  4. i would use at neighborhood pool, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  5. my parents have a cottage on a lake, this would be perfect for that!

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  6. I would bring it to the lake.

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  7. We are blessed enough to have a pool in our backyard. We have spent quite a lot of time out there since it's been so hot this summer. I would enjoy this float so I do not steal my mothers anymore.

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  8. I would use this in my lil pool.
    Jennifer Rote
    wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com

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  9. I would use it on Lake MIchigan near Ludington.

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  10. would love to use this at the lake

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  11. At the pool. Thanks for the giveaway:)

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  12. In our pool. Thanks

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  13. for the pool or take to the lake

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  14. we would use this at the river

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  15. We have a neighborhood pool and Gage loves the floats all of our neighbors have, so this would be perfect!

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  16. I would give to my sister who lives in Florida and they swim often

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  17. we would use it at our pool and since it folds up nicely, take it to our friends when we go to their pool.
    thanks

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  18. would love to win and use in the pool!

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  19. At my sister-in-law's in their pool!

    orangestar17@hotmail.com

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  20. My step mother;s pool
    kims2312@verizon.net

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  21. We'd enjoy it in our backyard pool.

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  22. I would use this at our lake house in lago vista texas!
    kari@houndgirl.com

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  23. I want this for my pool.
    kyonac1@gmail.com

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  24. We are getting a pool so I would love it there. Thanks for the awesome review and giveaway :)

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  25. I'd love to enjoy this float in our pool. Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  26. I'd use it in the pool at the local campground. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  27. I would enjoy it at my in-laws pool.

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  28. I would enjoy the Spring Float in my parent's pool.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  29. at my friends apt pool
    tcogbill at live dot com

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  30. this would be for our backyard pool!

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  31. The back yard pool of course.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  32. I would use it in my pool

    kannw27 at gmail dot com

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  33. I would use it at our local pool
    wallindeb@yahoo.com

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  34. I would use it in our pool!
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  35. I would use it in our pool!
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  36. I would use it in my sisters pool

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  37. I'd like to use it in our pool. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

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  38. i would use it at our local beach.
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

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  39. I'd take it with us to the yearly resort we visit.

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  40. this would go right into our pool

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  41. I would use it in my pool.

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  42. I'd keep it in my car and take it to the lake.

    mllmogaml at gmx dot com

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  43. I'd use it at my friends' lake house.

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  44. I plan to buy a pool for the backyard and I would love to have it for this. dwelchert@yahoo.com

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  45. This would be for our backyard pool! The kids would love it!!

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  46. I would bring this to my daughter's pool and use it myself.

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  47. My apartment's pool or the beach.
    CrystalW07 at aol.com

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  48. I'd love to use this at a lake. Thanks!
    romapup at gmail dot com

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  49. Our association's pool.

    tfrink@cox.net

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  50. Our apartment pool!

    mugsymcg46 at yahoo dot com

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  51. In my sons pool!!
    Connie Gruning
    CGruning at aol(dot)com

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  52. Use it next year when we go to Turkey!
    seyma_bennett@hotmail.com

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  53. We'd take this to a local lake that has a nice beach and shallow swimming area.

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  54. We live on lake, so I would enjoy it there!

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  55. My in ground pool in the back yard

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  56. I would use it in our ghetto fabulous above ground pool in the concrete backyard lol

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  57. We would enjoy this in our pool. debsweeps4 @ yahoo.com

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  58. I would enjoy it at the lake

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  59. I would enjoy it in my pool

    morganowl28 at gmail dot com

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  60. I would enjoy it in my pool.
    sugair123 at yahoo dot com

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  61. My son and I would enjoy this in our pool!

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  62. The pool!

    Diana C
    unachica_latina@yahoo.com

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  63. I would enjoy this at the city pool

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  64. At our local pool or in the lake!!

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  65. I would like to enjoy this Spring Float at my friend's swimming pool.

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  66. i would love to use this at our local pool

    christinejessamine at hotmail dot com

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  67. my parents' pool when we visit them

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  68. Will put it to use in pool in backyard.

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  69. in our pool in the backyard
    msboatgal at aol.com

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  70. We have a pool at our apartment complex.

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  71. I would take it on vacations with me. I always wished I had one when I am in those pools. brigettestreeper@yahoo.com

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  72. In a pool or at my favorite lake!

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  73. My son and his family just installed an inground pool this summer so that's where I would use this great prize!

    Bshaw75015@aol.com

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  74. I'd bring this down to the lake!

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  75. I'd use it in our pool!

    maloydeals at gmail dot com

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  76. Vacation at the lake!
    (Miz Vickik)

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  77. I would love to enjoy it in my momma's pool next to my mom =D

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  78. I would use this in our pool
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  79. This would be really nice to have on the beach.

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  80. I would use this in my friend's pool.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  81. we have a pool in the backyard where I would enjoy it!


    brich22 at earthlink dot net

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  82. i would enjoy it in the pool
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  83. At my neighbor's pool.

    hd6719@gmail.com

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  84. The Beach in MS

    chrissylea1979 (at)gmail(dot) com

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  85. we love to swim in Lake Erie

    sarahyurga@yahoo.com

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  86. I would use it while on vacation at the lake or beach.

    alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  87. I'd use it at my aunt and uncle's pool

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  88. This would be perfect to keep at my parents beach house.

    katie at coverbutton dot net

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  89. I would use it at the neighbors pool!!

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  90. at the pool.

    (pintworks at hotmail dot com)

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  91. I would enjoy this float at the lake near my house

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  92. I would use this in my family's pool!

    jessicaahays at hotmail dot com

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  93. In our pool

    appetizerforacraftymind(at)yahoo(dot)com

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