Below is the swimming equipment required for each squad. Items should ideally be kept together in a gear bag.
Swim T3 store in Mount Eden is a good place to shop as they will be able to give you advice on what you need and they offer a 10% discount for club swimmers. They also sell goggles, training togs, and racing suits.
Inside a United Swimmer’s Gear Bag:
Kick Board:
any brand is suitable
Pull Buoy:
any brand is suitable
Hand paddles:
we recommend Catalyst TYR (or Speedo Tech Paddles)
Paddles should be a few centimeters bigger than hand
Fins:
we recommend Zoggs Long Blade Rubber Fins or any other
Fins:
we recommend Arena Powerfin Pro or any other
Finger Paddles:
any brand is suitable
Snorkel:
we recommend Phelps, Speedo, or TYR
Band/Ankle Strap:
can be bought or cut from the inner tube of an old tyre