SWM

24/01/2021

https://www.swm-nz.com/post/which-goggles

Swimming is one of the most comprehensive sports physically, its a full body workout that engages all our body’s muscles combining cardio, stretching and resistance training to make us strong and slender. One of the particularly nice attributes of swimming is that in contrast to so many sports, it...

28/12/2020

Malmsten Renews Partnership
FINA has extended its cooperation with Malmsten for another 4 years.
“It is very gratifying to be appointed the Official Supplier for FINA. At Malmsten, we are dedicated to design and manufacture the best aquatic sports equipment in the world. Our equipment is extremely functional, durable and manufactured with highest environmental considerations. From the beginning, our 100 mm Ø-lane line was standard at many international events. Since then, the line has developed over the years. Malmsten Gold Lane Line was introduced to the Barcelona Olympics 1992 to be followed by Malmsten Gold PRO 2019. Gold PRO Lane Line is the exclusive official FINA competition line. ”, says Marcus Malmsten, CEO, M Malmsten AB.
“Malmsten has been the Official Supplier for FINA since FINA World Championships in Rome 2009. The racing lane lines from Malmsten are manufactured in Sweden. When we now look ahead, this means that we will be able to deliver sports equipment for both the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paris 2024 Olympics. Malmsten is also number one in the world designing and manufacturing a full range of excellent water polo equipment.”

30/11/2020

https://www.swm-nz.com/post/the-simplicity-is-what-makes-the-perfect-fit

SUMMER starts tomorrow, get your SWEDES for summer

Summer starts tomorrow!!!!! It's time to get out in the water. Buy your Malmesten Swedes here to enjoy the summer. See you in the water! Daniel and Chris

24/11/2020

You gotta be a swimmer or ex swimmer to really appreciate this blog :-)

The swim goggle is a fundamental part of our training and our racing. Like the smell of chlorine, soggy suits between practices, and the occasional kick board getting thrown at our heads, it’s an essential part of our sport. Here are six fundamental truths about goggles that only competitive swimm...

06/11/2020

If you're battling with foggy goggles, pop a little drop of baby shampoo into the lenses, rinse and swim - good as new

12/10/2020

https://www.swm-nz.com/post/the-5-essential-training-gear-pieces-in-the-swimmers-swm-bag

That mesh bag that's overflowing on the way to the pool, and then lies lifeless at the end of the pool during training whilst, one by one, products get removed from the mesh bag to complete the full training routine cycle. What you need, what's in the SWM bag? 1) The goggles - a spare set of goggles...

12/10/2020

Looking forward to getting another weekend of fast racing on the go at the Swimming New Zealand 2020 NZ Secondary School Champs event in Hamilton this weekend. Will have some of our goggles for sale poolside.

16/09/2020

We pretty excited that there's a chance of National Swimming and Surf Life Saving Racing and Open Water Swimming starting up again soon. To celebrate, tell us your favourite Swedes wearing swimmer to go into the draw to win a pair of OG Swedes. You don't have to share the post but if you're a swimmer and have swimming friends that follow, would be good to give them a chance to win the Swedes.

16/09/2020

Awesome that the National bodies are making plans so that everyone can race again instead of just cancelling - it's been too long with no racing

13/09/2020

Our latest blog......

I'm always interested in this topic, whilst I'm all about sport being engaging and sustainable, I think those are the key words. Many sporting codes have taken a different approach recently and said, "In order to keep teenagers in the sport, we need to keep things fun rather than too competitive" So...

13/09/2020

Some recovery tips for those who train more than 5 times a week.

Recovery Tips - top 5 The dreaded Covid 19 virus has disrupted our competition schedules and while we are still training hard, for the most of us there has been little to no racing. So its all train, train, train. When you are working hard you need to make sure you recover well so, below are the top...

07/09/2020

Swedish goggles require complete user assembly, resulting in a fit specifically tailored to the owner. Proper assembly requires a bit of practice and precision. Before assembly, the inside edges of the lenses are often filed down to remove any sharp edges and improve comfort.