The New Wave Swim Bubble is very similar in functionality to the New Wave Swim Buoy, but it has no Dry Storage compartment and therefore is much lighter and larger. The New Wave Swim Bubble is only 8oz with 20L air capacity vs. the original New Wave Swim Buoy at 10oz with 15L air capacity. Without the storage compartment, there is no strap loop or buckle. However, there is a handle on the bottom that can be used to carry your Bubble during a SwimRun or during a swimming break.

If you want to be a safe swimmer there is no better swimmer flotation item to add to your triathlon transition bag. With this fluorescent-colored buoy's "outer-space" visibility, you won't need to worry about getting hit by incoming seaplanes, battleships or aircraft carriers, nor will you worry about real-life dangers such as surfers, stand-up paddleboards, or teenagers on jetskis. The New Wave Swim Bubble is the swim safety float you need if you want a clean and simple swim safe buoy.

Are you seeing what we are trying to say here? We don't have the exact numbers crunched, but we are telling you that this New Wave Swim Buoy largely increases your safety in open water. It is a safe and easy way to rest if needed, and it helps you Be Bright and Be Seen. Don't you want to be safe? The last thing you need is a marine biology intern trying to tag you for research when they mistake you for a member of the beluga family due to the texture of your wetsuit. Then, before you know it, their research is over once they find out you're an "abnormal species," so they sell you to a seaquarium and you are stuck performing stunts for tourists, getting paid in sardines. Next thing you know, your sodium levels are through the roof. That is why 9 out of 10 marine biology graduates recommend New Wave Swim Bubble for open water swimming. Just ask them; they will tell you.

Bubble dimensions: 16 inches tall x 8 inch diameter.