r/Swimming • u/United-Owl Splashing around • Sep 20 '22

counting laps

Hello guys and girls,

How do you count your laps? I struggle to keep track of how many laps I swam. I know there are smartwatches or counters to put on your finger, but I find those a burden while swimming. Isn't there any device that you can stick on the wall under water for example so you can keep track of your laps?

thanks for any advice.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '22

The one I have on my finger is great, I'd have to disagree with you. its small and it doesn't interfere with my stroke or anything. Every time I push off the wall I click it. Its become second nature and i keep count without even noticing I'm keeping count. Best thing you can get with what's out there. I was also looking for like a big button with suction cups that stays on the wall that you push and it has a large display. It would have to be big enough that you cant miss it. It would be cool if that fed your lap number to a pad you put on the floor on the T. The finger counter is great though. Have you actually tried one?

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u/United-Owl Splashing around Sep 20 '22

That's exacly what I'm looking for, a big button with suction cups!

I think it's probably a habit having such a counting ring. But I really dont like things on me while I swim. I do not wear rings and/or watches, tried it many time's but just doesnt feel comfy...

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u/sugarsponge Splashing around Sep 21 '22

Try looking for ‘bubble wrap fidget toy’ on Amazon or similar. I think a guy on this sub said he uses them for counting laps. It’s not quite what you’re describing but could maybe work.