Articles
Detailed guides on rescue tube technique, sizing, materials, and buying decisions for aquatic facility operators.
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Rescue Tubes: The Complete Lifeguard's Guide
The pillar guide — what a rescue tube is, types, sizes, anatomy, technique, standards, and how to choose one.
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How to Use a Rescue Tube: Technique Guide
Approach, contact, control, and tow — the four phases of an in-water rescue across distressed swimmer, active drowning, and unconscious victim scenarios.
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Rescue Tube Sizes: Why Length Matters
40, 45, or 50 inches — buoyancy, victim wrap, reach, and the environments where the longer tube earns its keep.
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Foam vs. Inflatable Rescue Tubes
Why every professional aquatic facility specifies closed-cell foam, and where inflatables actually have a place.
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Choosing Rescue Tubes for Your Aquatic Facility
A complete buying framework for head guards and aquatic directors — quantity, sizing, spec sheets, replacement cycles, and budget.
Rescue Tube vs. Ring Buoy: When to Use Which
Rescue tube and ring buoy are not interchangeable. A practical comparison — buoyancy, technique, regulatory positioning, and which is right for your environment.