Hi, I’m the one in lane four.

My story

From leaky goggles to 2,400 m before work.

I learned to swim as an adult. My first goggles leaked, my first cap pulled my hair and my first kickboard crumbled in the sun. I kept going anyway, and swimming became the best part of my week.

Today I swim with a masters squad, train with fins, paddles and a snorkel, and race open water in summer. I have spent years finding out which gear actually lasts.

swimtool shares what I have learned: nine guides with seven picks each, chosen for real swimmers. I check every product against a live Amazon US listing, pick one version of each item, and always explain the trade-offs.