I've been on this pump for about 2 years and I'm a major swimmer. I mean, I swim for 4 hours a day, and I have swim meets. I swim competitively for my high school. Every time I swim, my pump becomes loose. I used Skin Tac and IV Prep. I dive and swim about 4,000 to 6,000 meters a day and I don't want to worry about my pump coming off during a meet or practice. I wear my pump on my back, but its gotten used SO much already. Any advise? Thanks ♥

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Try cutting flexifix in a little doughnut shape to cover the adhesive of the pod, and then place a thin strip all the way across the top of the pod, it won't budge. I live on a lake, swim about 1000 meters a day, and am always in the water, jumping on the trampoline, waterskiing, et cetera and when I reinforce the pod like that, I can get to the last day with the white adhesive looking brand spanking new!
Let me know if I can help you with anything else, or clarify the way I do my adhesive!
Sure site windows. Available at CVS or online. they are used to attach IV's and as burn bandages. i do very intensive Muay Thai kickboxing 3-4x a week - punching and kicking and very sweaty and they really help!
Sooo, I'm a lightweight and not swimming at all these days but used to do wateraerobics several times a week, an hour at a time. wonderered if the pod is ok immersed for that long. seems like I read where it's only good underwater for 30 minutes?

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