Surf Paddle™ Lifeguard Approach Speeds Ahead!
The Surf Paddle™ approach is a revolutionary new lifesaving approach stroke that greatly reduces the time it takes a lifesaver to reach a drowning victim. Unlike other lifesaving approach strokes, in the Surf Paddle™ approach, the LIFE™ Rescue Tube is placed in a prone position under the rescuer which provides streamlined flotation and allows the rescuer to swim at a much greater speed. Also lifesavers using the Surf Paddle™ approach can easily transition from a Speed Entry™ or Sight Entry™ into the Surf Paddle™ position and then subsequently to a lifesaving maneuver. For more information about the Surf Paddle™ approach check out the videos below.
2016 Comment(s)
LG Jimmy B
Surf Paddle with no swim Fins???
Ocean Lifeguard since 1979 - always have 2 fins... Makes you swim twice as Fast...
Ocean Lifeguard since 1979 - always have 2 fins... Makes you swim twice as Fast...
Nov 08, 2016 14:55
eLifeguard.com
Great point, we always recommend lifeguards using Fins whether at the beach or at the pool. Check out this video showing the Surf Paddle used with Fins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMGOdx5AWQI
Nov 10, 2016 17:22