Will this float? Wanting it for the lake - surface swimming, no diving and 13 year olds will be using.
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You control if you want to put more pressure on the scooter to bring you under. Our 7 year old has used it in our pool and our lake house just to pull herself along with no problem. The unit does not try and pull you under. I hope this helps!
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If you don't place ballast in the compartment it will stay afloat just fine. Sometimes I use mine just to take my anchor float out from the shore. great for saving your strength on shore dives.........Larry
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Yes it can float. In addition, there is space in the nose for some lead weight if you would prefer it to be neutrally buoyant (neither floating nor sinking) as we need for scuba diving.
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Actually, my older son (the lifeguard) said this type if float makes it hard for him to see kids underneath, especially in our lake. It is well made, though.
1700231
I think it would, it's a tight seal. Their is a rubber seal that is pretty efficient. I wouldn't submerse it underwater for a long time but it will definitely float. Hope that helps
336924
It will float, yes. I really doubt the salt will affect it much more than, say, the dirt from floating it in a pond. I suppose it could shorten the lifespan a bit. It should be fine.
1034393
It will retain the air in a pool. Curious -- how would you use it in a pool? I would think you would float off it. Maybe use it with weights in a pool to hold you down?
257069
I don't think it will sink--I never used it in a pool but beleive that because it is plastic, it will most likely float...
2189401
Absolutely not! This float was junk. I purchased it last year for my pool. It did not even last the season. The mesh tore almost immediately. Plus, it was $50.00. Total rip off.
594266
I've been using it for scuba in Florida and it works. I didn't want one that would float so I got this one. It's not designed for water but works great. You just have to remember to let it dry in a cool dry area. The size was great for me also.
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Yes it floats but has to be hands down the heaviest paddle around. Very heavy duty but not made for smaller/weaker paddlers.
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Yes it is suppose to be free floating.. it works very easily... Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine...
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Not a simple yes or no answer to this. It would depend on how good the child is in the water. If they have good natural buoyancy and are already able to kick their legs and move their arms, then this float may be ok. If you are relying on the float for complete buoyancy, then no. I have a 32 pound child and she still needs to work her arms and legs to keep the right way with this float on. Sorry I can't be more precise.
1120606
I don't have a lake, but my kids put it in the middle of our pool and worked just fine. It won't tip over, but it'll move around easily. You'll need to anchor or tie it to something.
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No doesn't float. Great pool toy for kids and adults alike as long as they're skilled enough to swim under water to retrieve torpedo.
1024258
It does not float. However it is not super heavy so it stays mid depth well.
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I think it would float if you sealed it up good, but it is top heavy so it will probably tip over and not stay upright.
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No. It can not be used as a floatation device. I am not even certain it can float on its own. This is merely a pump so if you have something that needs air you can use this pump to pump that up.
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My kids haven't attempted to put it in water so I don't know if it will float. It does have 2 buttons for sound effects, so that would certainly be ruined by putting it in water. My almost 6 year old has had this for almost 2 years and still uses it, as does my 3 year old son. It is a good toy for the price. Hope this helps.