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March 15, 20197162No Comment
Utah Lifeguards, Aquatics, and Recreation Professionals met this week for the annual conference of the Utah Recreation & Parks Association (URPA) in St. George, Utah. In addition to being a time to network and catch up with friends and colleagues, this was an opportunity for those involved in the field of Aquatics to discuss new Lifesaving technologies and innovations in the Lifeguard industry. Among those in attendance were Lifeguards certified with the American Red Cross, StarGuard, and YMCA.
Innovations that have been making waves in Aquatics in recent years include the LIFE™ Rescue Tube, which is now the #1 selling rescue tube in the world; the Seal Quik™ Mask, which is the Lifeguard industry standard seal mask (based on lifesaving certification adoption); and the new Lifesaving Training Manikin - Silhouette, which debuted at the recent conference of the Association of Aquatic Professionals.
Other Lifeguard industry standard facility items (pictured above) include the red Everondack® LG 505 Lifeguard Chair, Solarlyte™ Lifeguard Umbrella, Lifeguard Board Shorts, and the Lifeguard T-Shirt.
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Lifeguards and Aquatics Leaders at the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) National Annual Conference that took place in Frisco, Texas had the first look at the new innovative Patent Pending Lifeguard Training Manikin - Silhouette.
Conference attendees were impressed with the innovative use of the Dive Brick inserted into the center of the Manikin. The use of the Brick allows the Manikin to sink to the bottom of the pool / lake / ocean and serve as a Passive Doll / Silhouette. The unique design of this Manikin, unlike that of Dolls, allows the Lifeguard to rescue the device and bring it to the surface using various standard lifesaving rescue maneuvers. Once at the surface the Manikin (Victim) can be grasped and brought to safety.
When the Dive Brick is removed, the Lifeguard Training Manikin - Silhouette floats at the water's surface, ideal for rescues at or near the surface of the water.
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Lifeguards and Aquatics Professionals were all in for new Lifeguard products at the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) Conference & Trade Show in Frisco, Texas this week. Photo above shows various color way combinations available in the Lifeguard industry changing LIFE™ Rescue Tube that is now the number one selling rescue tube in the world. Lifeguards and Aquatics Pros have discovered that these revolutionary new LIFE Rescue Tubes can do everything the old vinyl tubes can do but much more. They also are guaranteed to last years longer than the old vinyl coated tubes.
Also seen in the photo above is the new Lifeguard Training Manikin that is due out later this month. This innovative Patent Pending new product was all the rage at the show gaining positive comments from hundreds of attendees. Lifeguards will be learning more about this simple but yet very effective smart manikin in the weeks and months ahead.
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Becoming a Lifeguard just doesn't happen overnight. There are many long hours of strength training and preparation that are required.
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The LIFE Rescue Tube is the most popular rescue tube among YMCA Lifeguards nationwide. More YMCA Aquatic Facilities are using the LIFE Tube now than any other rescue device. You may recognize YMCA Lifeguard Alec (Photo Above) who was featured on the cover of AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Magazine earlier this year and was also seen throughout the new American Red Cross LIFEGUARD Training Manual.
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Are you wondering how the ER7 Backboard and the CJ6 Backboard stack up against each other? eLifeguard.com® sells both backboards but is discontinuing sales of the CJ6. In our side by side testing and review, we found that the ER7 has smoother and tighter constructed seams. The seems at the parting line of the CJ6 are more porous, potentially allowing for hazardous fluid absorption. The ER7 Strap System is color coded for ease of use. The CJ6 Head Bed has more parts which make it susceptible to breakage, which we have seen from time to time during years of selling the product. The Head Immobilizer on the ER7 is made from a much more durable plastic and has replaceable vinyl dipped foam blocks that will not absorb fluids unlike the CJ6 that has porous permanently attached foam blocks. The ER7 can be seen throughout the pages of the new American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Manual and is used by aquatics and lifesaving agencies worldwide.
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Lifeguard TV® Star and Renowned Waterman Wyatt Werneth and Heisman Trophy Winning NFL Quarterback Doug Flutie, both pictured here, participated in the Brevard County Ocean Rescue Joint Agency Training. Werneth's Agency, Melbourne Beach Water Rescue, had eLifeguard.com® LIFE™ Rescue Tubes on hand for the training. Great job guys!
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eLifeguard.com® Lifeguard Backboard Head Immobilizers are made to the highest levels of quality with unique ultra durable material that is second to none. After its recent appearance in the newest American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training Manual, this Head Immobilizer is now the best selling Immobilizer in the lifeguard industry.
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The American Red Cross recently released its revised Lifeguard Training manual. The eLifeguard.com® Softie™ Rescue Board is displayed throughout the rescue board training section in a wide array of detailed photos. Many of these new photos were taken at the Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake, Illinois this past summer.
