Note: These "Kick-out Sticks" or "Streamline Sticks" have been a topic of discussion since Streamline Sticks was published. Coach Onken has the best design we've seen so far presented below.
Chad Onken, YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA)
Picture #1 - pic of the end of the PVC pipe, with the male end super glued onto the edge of the PVC pipe. A divot was drilled into the male end to allow a slit where the lane rope cord will be.
Picture #2 - pic of the female end (male/female part is bought together)
Picture #3 - the three components of the kick-out stick: the PVC insulation (black), the female piece which is threaded to fit the male piece that is super glued to the top of the PVC pipe.
Picture #4 - picture of the female/male pieces screwed on together (with PVC insulation around the rest of the PVC pipe
Picture #5 - the final product at work (very close to the wall).
What makes this (soon to be patented - hahaha) product so great is that it allows for two way swimming in and out of walls and it is also completely moveable to different differences from the wall. You can make it as easy/challenging as you want it. The sticks are designed to take a beating, we have a few kids that consistently run into them all the time. And the best part is that they are very cheap - we were able to buy the supplies needed for a 6 lane pool for around $16.
Labels: Dolphin Kick, Ideas, Streamline, Streamline Sticks
