Open Water Swim
Open Water Swims
ChronoTrack®'s licenced active systems provide a resilient option for use in challenging environments.
We worked closely with ChronoTrack® in finding a system to provide the same excellent standard of reads for open water swims that we have come to expect from events using ChronoTrack®'s UHF RFID tags for running and cycling events.
The team from ChronoTrack® came up with an ingenious solution combining the same market leading controllers timers around the world know and trust, with low profile battery powered tags to provide excellent reads straight out of the water. As the read strength is not impacted by water trapped in wetsuits, the active tags are an excellent option for Open Water Swims providing accurate reads even when worn under a wetsuit.
The active tags are threaded through either a branded neoprene strap, or a disposable strap, and the strap is then securely fastened around the entrant’s ankle. Ask us about custom printing of neoprene straps with your event's logo. The active tags must be returned. Any and all non returned or damaged active tags will be charged at replacement cost.
We can not promise calm seas with a following tide, but we can promise to deliver great results for you and your entrants at open water swim events.
Tag Fitting - Open Water Swim Events
Attach your tag to either ankle with strap provided.
Active Tags
These battery powered tags are attached around your ankle by a strap. Your event director will determine the type of strap supplied.
You may wear the active tag either under, or on top of, a wetsuit. The active tags will read straight out of the water when worn under your wetsuit.
Neoprene Strap
Thread active tag onto strap through the tag's "wings". Firmly close velcro. Wrap strap around your ankle and firmly close strap.
All neoprene straps we provide are new.
Please note that as grit and/or sand reduces the adhesive capability of velcro we recommend that if using your own strap you check your velcro prior to fitting the tag.
N.B. while you may keep the neoprene strap, you must return the tag.
If you need help please see a timing official for assistance.
Disposable Strap
Thread strap through active tag's "wings". Wrap strap around either ankle. Push clip through hole in strap and snap dome firmly shut. Please note that the strap will not stay on your ankle if you do not snap the dome firmly shut and you will lose the strap and tag.
N.B. while the strap is disposable you must return the tag.
If you need help please see a timing official for assistance.
RFID Tags
These passive tags are attached around your ankle by a strap. Your event director will determine the type of strap supplied.
RFID tags do not read when covered by water. On exiting water a wetsuit will trap water for a period of time. The trapped water inhibits RFID tag performance. When a swimming event uses RFID tags wear the tag over, or clear of, your wetsuit.