Waist-Mounted Resistance Propeller

DRAG MORE.
SWIM STRONGER.

Three propellers, three drag levels — from a junior's first laps to a pro's race-day taper.

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✓ CIPC Registered Design

AquaForge waist-mounted resistance propeller held poolside

3DPrinted Design
360°Water Resistance
WAISTMounted Strap
ALLStroke Styles

Why AquaForge

Built for serious swimmers

Every AquaForge prop straps to your waist and works against you in the water — so racing without one feels lighter and faster.

Waist-Mounted Drag

Straps on in seconds and spins behind you, loading every single stroke with steady, constant resistance.

Build Swim Strength

Fighting the prop's drag works your whole body, not just your arms — building swim-specific strength and endurance.

Race-Day Speed

Train against resistance, race without it. Overload training means your body feels lighter the moment you unstrap.

3D Printed Precision

Each disc and spiral shaft is 3D printed to exact tolerances for maximum, consistent drag at any speed.

All Stroke Styles

Stays locked at your waist through freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke alike.

Hands-Free Training

No paddles, no tether. Your arms stay completely free to move with natural stroke mechanics.

Pick Your Drag

Three propellers. Three drag levels.

Every size shares the same hands-free waist mount and CIPC-registered design — what changes is disc size and blade count, so the drag scales with the swimmer.

Junior Prop

For developing swimmers building technique and endurance.

Drag
R550 / prop
  • Smaller disc, 3-blade rotor for lighter, beginner-friendly drag
  • Builds technique & endurance without overloading young muscles
  • Hands-free waist mount, all 4 stroke styles
  • 3D printed, CIPC registered design
Colour: Green
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Standard Prop

The original AquaForge — for club swimmers training for strength.

Drag
R700 / prop
  • Medium disc, 4-blade rotor for steady, all-round resistance
  • Builds swim-specific strength & endurance, stroke after stroke
  • Hands-free waist mount, all 4 stroke styles
  • 3D printed, CIPC registered design
Colour: Green
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Pro Prop

Maximum overload for competitive swimmers chasing race-day speed.

Drag
R850 / prop
  • Largest disc, 5-blade rotor for maximum drag at every speed
  • Built for taper training: heaviest overload, lightest race feel
  • Hands-free waist mount, all 4 stroke styles
  • 3D printed, CIPC registered design
Colour: Green
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Not sure which one fits? See "Which prop is right for me?" in the FAQ below.

How It Works

From order to your local pool

Pick your drag level

Choose Junior, Standard or Pro based on the swimmer's age and training goal, then add it to your cart.

Create an account & check out

Sign up or log in, confirm your delivery address, then pay securely with Yoco.

Train against the drag

We deliver across South Africa — strap in and start overloading every stroke.

FAQ

Good to know

Which prop is right for me?

Junior suits younger or developing swimmers who want to build technique without too much load. Standard is the original AquaForge prop, built for club-level training. Pro carries the most drag and suits competitive swimmers doing dedicated overload sessions.

Will it work with my stroke?

Yes — every tier is compatible with freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke. The waist mount stays secure across all four.

Do I need my hands free for anything else?

No extra gear needed. Unlike hand paddles or tethers, the waist mount leaves your arms completely free for natural stroke mechanics.

Is delivery available outside major cities?

Yes, delivery is available across South Africa. Add your address at checkout and we'll take it from there.

Is the design protected?

Yes — the AquaForge propeller is a CIPC registered design.

How do I pay?

Checkout is handled securely by Yoco. You'll never enter card details on this site — Yoco's payment page handles that, and we only see the order once it's confirmed paid.

Ready to drag more?

Pick your prop, add it to your cart, and pay securely with Yoco.

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