What should you consider when choosing a Countercurrent Swimming System that works for swimming?

There are countless countercurrent swimming systems on the market to install in the pool of any home, with different models, prices, features…BUT NOT ALL SYSTEMS WORK!

With this article, what we want to do is give you 4 basic features that a countercurrent must have so that it really works and you can swim comfortably at home.

They are the following, remember them:

  1. Flow.
  2. Velocities.
  3. Stream size.
  4. Stream quality.

Below we explain why…

The flow rate

It’s not about the swimmer’s swimming level

You might think: “I don’t need such powerful equipment, my swimming level is basic.” ERROR! That’s not true (partly).

–So, what is it about? You may ask;

Very simply, it is the flow rate that the current of the System can provide so that a body does not move forward when swimming, or in other words, that the countercurrent System stops the swimmer when he tries to move forward and does not reach the wall.

We calculate that for a countercurrent Swimming System to work, a minimum of 800-900 m3/h of flow is required.

The Fastlane system gives you up to 1,200 m3/h!

How many speeds does the system provide?

Another basic feature that you should take into account when choosing a countercurrent is the number of speeds that the system allows you to adjust.

And it’s not about having only 2 or 3 or 5 speeds, but many!

We must consider that the speed of each swimmer varies greatly, depending on multiple factors, whether it be; daily training, not training regularly, if you have injuries, you can have a bad day, or the opposite.

Maybe you want to swim yourself and then have your partner, child, or even your grandfather or friends swim…

The Fastlane system has 52 adjustable speeds!

This allows any swimmer to practice swimming with this system, from a professional swimmer for their daily training, to an occasional or beginner swimmer who wants to use it for rehabilitation, maintenance, fun…

Current output measurement

A good counter-current swimming system must have a strong current, otherwise swimming is not natural or comfortable.

We don’t call it lightning, we call it running!

The Fastlane system has a draft of 55 x 40 cm!

This allows the entire swimmer to be within the current, clean, without bubbles, without turbulence. A current wider than the shoulders and deeper than the stroke.

Current Quality

For you to feel completely comfortable swimming in a countercurrent system, in addition to having a wide current dimension, it must be smooth, pleasant, without bubbles or turbulence. Comfort is extremely important when it comes to simulating a real swimming situation.

Convert your pool into a counter-current pool for high-quality swimming. The Fastlane System can be installed in any pool!

Our recommendation

The FASTLANE equipment allows you to transform any pool (new or existing) into an infinity pool and swim without limits!!

Fastlane System Features:

  • Flow rate of 1,200 m3/h.
  • 52 speeds adjustable via remote control or with the Fit@Home APP (optional).
  • 55×40 clean and turbulence-free stream.
  • Can be installed in any pool, new or existing, concrete, polyester, liner, etc.
  • Maximum speed of 1′ 20″ per 100 meters. (NonStop).