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.

138 comments:

Unknown said... 1

I would give the turtle to my niece Mia.

Anonymous said... 2

my sister

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Anonymous said... 3

Would love to do this at the YMCA

CindyWindy2003 said... 4

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

Nicole said... 5

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

Alison F said... 6

in the pool!! alijdjam@aol.com

SueZH said... 7

I would bring it to the lake.

Real Life FA said... 8

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.

Wild N Mild $$$ said... 9

I would use this in my lil pool.
Jennifer Rote
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Kathy said... 10

I would use it on Lake MIchigan near Ludington.

Tammy Hoffa said... 11

would love to use this at the lake

Jessica said... 12

I would use it on the lake.

A Viola Player said... 13

At the pool. Thanks for the giveaway:)

wigget said... 14

at the pool

Charlene S said... 15

In our pool. Thanks

Unknown said... 16

love this for the pool

Stephanie Ann said... 17

at my pool!!!

jmajor4870 said... 18

for the pool or take to the lake

MELINA said... 19

we would use this at the river

latanya t said... 20

in the pool

Amy and Luke said... 21

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

Sandy VanHoey said... 22

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

~ Noelle said... 23

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

Mrs. K said... 24

would love to win and use in the pool!

Jenny Stanek said... 25

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

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Brittany said... 26

At the lake!!

Kimberly said... 27

My step mother;s pool
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Jan Messali said... 28

We'd enjoy it in our backyard pool.

Unknown said... 29

I would use this at our lake house in lago vista texas!
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Anonymous said... 30

I want this for my pool.
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missreneer said... 31

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

Renee
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peg42 said... 32

I'd love to enjoy this float in our pool. Thanks so much.
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Becca Ann said... 33

at the lake

kaye lake said... 34

in the pool!!!

Terra Heck said... 35

I'd use it in the pool at the local campground. Thanks.
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sweepmom said... 36

I would enjoy it at my in-laws pool.

Ann Fantom said... 37

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

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Anonymous said... 38

at my friends apt pool
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Katrina said... 39

this would be for our backyard pool!

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Elizabeth G said... 40

At the neighborhood pool

PAIGE said... 41

The back yard pool of course.
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Anonymous said... 42

I would use it in my pool

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wallindeb said... 43

I would use it at our local pool
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mogrill said... 44

I would use it in our pool!
Thanks for the chance.
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mogrill said... 45

I would use it in our pool!
Thanks for the chance.
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Patricia said... 46

I would use it in my sisters pool

Amy W. said... 47

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

Linda said... 48

i would use it at our local beach.
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B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said... 49

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

bettycd said... 50

this would go right into our pool

Anonymous said... 51

I would use it in my pool.

Michelle Little said... 52

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

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xivyx said... 53

I would use it in my pool

Fangirl Jen said... 54

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

freddie said... 55

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

enizete said... 56

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

Ann Hoag said... 57

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

jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin) said... 58

id use it in my pool :-)

amy beth marantino said... 59

at carol's house

Crystal said... 60

My apartment's pool or the beach.
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hallie pee said... 61

my uncle's pool!

Flowerg said... 62

I'd love to use this at a lake. Thanks!
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FireRunner2379 said... 63

I would use it in my pool!

rosannepm said... 64

Pearl Lake in Wisconsin

garygreen said... 65

I would love to win this prize.

Cweller75 said... 66

At the beach

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Anonymous said... 67

Our association's pool.

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ohstac said... 68

My mom's pool!

Sarah said... 69

Our apartment pool!

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Unknown said... 70

In my sons pool!!
Connie Gruning
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Seyma Bennett Shabbir said... 71

Use it next year when we go to Turkey!
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Holly G. said... 72

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

Anonymous said... 73

At the lake!

liz trout said... 74

our vaca in obx

robyn paris said... 75

i would enjoy in my pool

Natalie F said... 76

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

polly said... 77

lake berryessa!

Kendal said... 78

Sarasota FL next spring.

Marianna said... 79

In our backyard pool!

Rebecca W. said... 80

In our pool or at the lake!

Karen F said... 81

In our pool

4BabyAndMom said... 82

I would relax in my pool!

Unknown said... 83

My in ground pool in the back yard

cman said... 84

The pool.

Unknown said... 85

galveston beach

dmoniz1980 said... 86

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

Unknown said... 87

My daughter's pool.

Emily said... 88

my sister's pool

Miranda W. said... 89

At our local beach!

Unknown said... 90

Im my pool

debsweeps4 said... 91

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

Katie Roch said... 92

I would enjoy it at the lake

Anonymous said... 93

I would enjoy it in my pool

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Unknown said... 94

I would enjoy it in my pool.
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Stephanie said... 95

My son and I would enjoy this in our pool!

Sarah Lee said... 96

We live in apartments with a pool, so we would love to have another floaty to enjoy the sun! We have the papasan chairs by swimway and they are great!

Sarah Lee said... 97

We live in apartments with a pool, so we would love to have another floaty to enjoy the sun! We have the papasan chairs by swimway and they are great!

Anonymous said... 98

The pool!

Diana C
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Anonymous said... 99

I would enjoy this at the city pool

Finamoon said... 100

At our local pool or in the lake!!

A Roach said... 101

At the neighborhood pool!

lilyk said... 102

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

Carrie Phelps said... 103

In my daughters pool!

Unknown said... 104

i would love to use this at our local pool

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Unknown said... 105

my parents' pool when we visit them

Anonymous said... 106

Will put it to use in pool in backyard.

scottsgal said... 107

in our pool in the backyard
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Diane Zielinski said... 108

We have a pool at our apartment complex.

Unknown said... 109

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

Jen H said... 110

In a pool or at my favorite lake!

Anonymous said... 111

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

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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said... 112

I would enjoy it at the lake

Unknown said... 113

I'd bring this down to the lake!

Tamar said... 114

my parents' pool.

Anna Maloy said... 115

I'd use it in our pool!

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MizVickik said... 116

Vacation at the lake!
(Miz Vickik)

carol said... 117

IN MY POOL

Ericka said... 118

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

Renee G said... 119

I would use this in our pool
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Unknown said... 120

This would be really nice to have on the beach.

Jeni said... 121

I would use it in our pool

janetfaye said... 122

I would use this in my friend's pool.

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brich2222 said... 123

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


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Kathy P said... 124

id use this in our pool

susansmoaks said... 125

i would enjoy it in the pool
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Harold D said... 126

At my neighbor's pool.

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Unknown said... 127

The Beach in MS

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Unknown said... 128

we love to swim in Lake Erie

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Hoa said... 129

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

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Breanne said... 130

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

Start To Finish Supplies said... 131

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

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brendaelsner said... 132

I would use it at the neighbors pool!!

Re said... 133

in the pool

Cálaeb T. said... 134

at the pool.

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Charlene Kuser said... 135

I would enjoy this float at the lake near my house

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Dawn Reid said... 136

I want this for my pool.

Jessica said... 137

I would use this in my family's pool!

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Unknown said... 138

In our pool

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