Would this work for 10 &amp; 8-year-old boys? Any other suggestions/tools for a beginners to work on freestyle swimming: kicks and arm strokes?
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I am 27, so I can't speak for younger swimmers, but I was a beginner and these really helped my stroke and also REALLY worked out my arm muscles. I have the mediums and I am very happy with them! I also have a pair of fins that help with kicking and building those leg muscles which are also helpful for beginners. With the paddles, you may want something to keep the legs afloat since pulling is normally arms only. I think Speedo sells something for between the legs!
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My son is 4 and loves it, but for 10 and up, if they're used to playing the drums, you might want to go with a better quality drum than this one. Otherwise it's good up to a small 14 year old, probably.
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It's not considered a life saving device, just a "tool" to assist in learning to swim. Not sure on the weight limit, mine are used on preschool aged children. Don't think it would work at all on a large child or adult.
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Yes. I bought it for my son who is a beginner. Plays now as much as you. Big difference from the standard paddles that cam with the table. We think it will suit him for a while.
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I have the small size and it works just fine. As for the 7 year old, I would suggest easing into it and seeing if the interest is sincere, if so, then advance. You are wise starting with a practice pad. I started with a set of sticks. After first trying piano and guitar, I found that drums were my instrument.
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I suppose so, the small size. A kickboard and some small flexible fins to start to build leg strength. For arm strokes, depends on the water and all the variables that go into the human body. I alter my strokes depending on the condition of the water and which muscles I want to 'hit' that session. Just try stuff out.
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In my experience, I wouldn't suggest this for a child so young. Look for a vest or suit that will keep them afloat or a ring that goes in the pool.
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The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers crossed :)) The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers... » Read More The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers crossed :)) « Show Less
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i would agree with Kevin's response. great for the price. simple on robotics. perfect for my 13-year-old.
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I would say yes if s/he is already comfortable in the water and quite strong. But for most 18 month olds I would say no. Id try something like this Swim School Aqua Tot Trainer
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only people who used this were my 8 and 11 year old boys. It split w/in a few months. my oldest son weighs 80lbs soaking wet. however, they did offer to replace w/o a problem.at t
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Yes, actually my son is 9 years old. But it was first time take a tennis class. A friend of mine's kid just bought it . She is 7 years old.( practice over year) If your kid is beginner for tennis, I suggested buy one small size.
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This would be a lot for most 11-year-old girls to master unless they have someone who can teach them. In fact, many adults have this software for months and still cannot master it. There is a kids' version called Flip Boom, that is much cheaper and could maybe be a good starting place. I think you might be able to upgrade from Flip Boom to Studio later on as well...You could check the website to confirm.
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My 10-yr-old grandson advanced faster than I did. His brother, age 7, lost interest the first time he used the frog function. He refused to start over and quit. The 10 year old went on line to look up new and harder board setups. He's really really into it.I have no programming background.
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I think it is too small for the 10 yr old. My sons are 6 & 8, and I just had to upgrade my 8yr old to the bigger ones. However, they've been kayaking for a few years. If you consider them just as starters and are willing to upgrade the 10 yr old next year, I suppose it is an okay purchase.
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we have had 6 12-14 year olds in at one time and they had plenty of room to horseplay/swim around etc..not really good for lap type swimming....if on floats you could have about 4 rafts in and be ok.
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I think that would depend on the experience of the 9 year old. The boys we bought it for are skate and snow boarders and they have built skills through playing with the spooner board. Both boys (now aged 4 and 6) showed significant improvements over the previous winter the first time they went snow boarding last year. If your 9 year old is new to board sports he or she would probably have fun with it and build skills.