FAQs
What are Dual Boards?
Dual Boards are a patented two-board swim aid designed to improve body position, technique, and confidence in the water—fast. Each board straps to one hand, creating a hydrodynamic and balanced training experience for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Who can use Dual Boards?
Everyone! Dual Boards are used by beginner swimmers, competitive athletes, para-swimmers, lifeguards-in-training, and coaches. They're especially helpful for swim teams, learn-to-swim programs, and adaptive aquatics.
How are Dual Boards different from traditional kickboards?
Unlike bulky, one-piece kickboards, Dual Boards are compact and attach to each hand separately. This allows for natural body positioning, enhanced balance, and more efficient kicking. They're also shaped for better water flow and buoyancy.
My tubes popped out while swimming! How can I fix it?
We get it- the tubes popping out in the middle of training sucks. We made a handy video, though, to help you fix it!
Click here to watch the video: https://youtube.com/shorts/VOadki91v2o
Do you offer bulk discounts for teams or schools?
Absolutely. We offer bulk pricing and demo options for swim teams, coaches, and lifeguard training programs. Reach out to juliawhittle@ripcurrentsports.com for more info.
Where can I find videos or drills?
You can explore our free videos and swimmer spotlights on our YouTube channel. We also have in-depth training video plsylists that you can purchase here. We’re always adding new content to help you make the most of your Dual Boards.
My daughter is 10 years old and has thinner arms, should I purchase the Junior DualBoards for her plus the Adult Tubing Kit?
Yes, we recommend it! Additionally, See below for our Adult Tube Kit Recommendation
- Rip Current Sports recommends parents of 4 and youngers purchase the Junior Dual
Boards with or without the Adult Tubing Kit.
- Rip Current Sports recommends parents of 5-year-olds to 13-year-olds purchase
the Junior Dual Boards plus the Adult Tubing kit, the Adult Tube Kit is more important
for the older user and for those with larger arms.
Note to customer: the Adult inventor of Dual Boards has done an entire workout with the
Junior Dual Boards on his hands – if you elect not to purchase the Adult Tubing Kit
because you don’t think your child’s arms are large enough yet, you are probably making
the correct decision and can afford to wait to purchase the Adult Tubing Kit another day.
My son is 8 years old, has larger arms; should I purchase the Junior Dual Boards for himplus the Adult Tubing Kit?
Yes! Also, see the answer to question 1 above. Additionally, for your situation, should your 8-year-old boy complain the wrist is too tight, you may eventually elect to replace the Junior Wrist tubes with the Medium Size Hand tube from your Adult Tubing Kit.