Start Kicking in Comfort
Ray-Board’s shape allows your arms, shoulders and neck to take a more natural posture, with your elbows bent and directly supported. It’s the most comfortable kickboard you can buy. Period.
Ray-Board® Ergonomic Kickboard
- Patented ergonomic shape for a natural body position, arms bent to relieve and ease tension pain in shoulder, neck and upper body
- Wide lower ledge allows elbows to sit below waterline and forearms in comfortable position
- Competitive athletes, causal swimmers, and physical therapy patients can all benefit from Ray-Board
- High quality rigid EPP foam for exceptional durability
- Handle for easy carrying. Strap to swim bag or backpack
- Designed in and ships from Connecticut, USA
Ray-Board
$26.99 – $34.99
Start training with the most comfortable swim kickboard you’ll ever use. Ray-Board allows to you kick longer and in a better position than with flat kickboards, which means superior swim training. Ray-Board is molded from high quality EPP foam that is exceptionally buoyant and rigid, providing exceptional performance. Available in multiple colors. Ray-Board is a large kickboard, best suited for adults. Perfect for competitive swim training and triathletes. The ergonomic design supports your elbows in a wide position that takes pressure off your shoulders, arms and neck. This allows you to kick stronger and longer than you can with traditional flat kickboards. Get serious about your kick training with Ray-Board.
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| Weight | 15 oz |
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- Patented high-performance pull buoy designed to enhance your training sessions and improve your swimming technique.
- Contoured design ensures the buoy stays secure, preventing slipping during swim workouts.
- Crafted with high-quality rigid EPP foam for durability and extra buoyancy.
- The comfortable design allows for extended training sessions without discomfort or chafing.
- Lightweight and easy to carry, making it convenient for travel and on-the-go training.
- Suitable for swimmers of all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes.
- Designed in and ships from Connecticut, USA
Ray-Board Taper8 Pull Buoy
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Introducing our ergonomic pull buoy, the ultimate training tool designed to revolutionize your swim pull sessions. Its innovative contoured design ensures a secure fit, preventing any slippage, discomfort, or chafing during workouts. Made from premium EPP foam material, this buoy offers exceptional durability and buoyancy. Lightweight and portable, it’s perfect for swimmers at any level. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, this buoy will help enhance your upper body strength and endurance. It’s ideal for swim training, triathlon preparation, and general fitness. Developed by swimmers for swimmers, it combines maximum performance and comfort to take your swimming to new heights.
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| Weight | 5 oz |
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Supportive.
Comfortable.
Buoyant.
Ergonomic to fit the natural curves of your and twice as buoyant as most flat kickboards, Ray-Board makes it easy to stay afloat and focus on your kicking.
Pain Free.
For those struggling with shoulder, neck, and back pain, Ray-Board targets these areas to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure, ensuring you can train longer and more efficiently.
Everyone Kicks.
Whether you’re looking for an intense workout or a relaxing social kick, Ray-Board is right for you. Our customers range from competitive athletes, to casual swimmers, to physical therapy patients, and more.
Made to Last.
Ray-Board is made from rigid EPP foam, which allows for its unique shape, rigidity, and durability. This isn’t cheap Styrofoam. It’s designed to last though tough sets, sun and chlorine exposure, and years of wear.
 | Stop using Flat KickboardsTraditional flat kickboards force straight arms, creating shoulder and neck stress. Maintaining this uncomfortable position lap after lap is hard (and painful) for many swimmers. |
 | Ray-Board Promotes Proper Body PositionRay-Board facilitates a natural posture, with bent and supported elbows. Position your head in or out of the water to suit your training objective. |
Not just for Adults.
With the newest Youth/Small size, Ray-Board assists young swimmers in learning proper technique by encouraging a natural upper body position. The extra buoyancy and stability also enhance confidence.
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Still Have Questions?
Which size should I get?
We recommend if you are under 5’2” you purchase the Small/Youth size. However we also suggest that you consider how you will be using the board. If you are a beginner and are looking for a board that is buoyant and stable, we recommend the large size. If you are a more experienced swimmer and are kicking for speed, the small size may be best.
Dimensions:
The Large/Adult Ray-Board is 18″ x 20″ x 6″
The Small/Youth Ray-Board is 15″ x 17″ x 6″
Note: Ray-Board’s size and shape makes it too large to fit in most swim bags, but the handle makes it easy to transport to and from the pool.
How do I use Ray-Board?
Please check out our video “How to Use your Ray-Board Swim Kickboard” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io67SCmpYC8
What material is Ray-Board?
Ray-Board is made of EPP (expanded polypropylene), a foam that is highly rigid, buoyant and chemically resistant. This is a premium material, not used in common kickboards, and this is part of the reason Ray-Boards costs more than other products.
To achieve its unique shape, Ray-Boards are manufactured one-at-a-time using a molding process. The small bumps on the surface are created by air vents in the molding equipment. These bumps also help you grip the kickboard, so its not too slippery. Traditional kickboards are cut dozens at a time from a large flat sheet of foam.
How do you ship Ray-Board?
Domestic Shipping (USA):
Ray-Boards are shipped from Connecticut. US orders are typically shipped next day using USPS. To minimize the shipping expense we ship Ray-Board in a plastic pouch. Tracking information is provided at the time of shipment. Products may be packaged separately.
International shipping:
Canada, Mexico = $19.99*
Rest of World = $24.99*
*We ship International Economy. Shipping costs are subject to change. Depending on your location delivery may take several weeks. Also note that due to COVID, some countries have limited mail service. You will be notified if we experience any shipping difficulties.
Can I be a Ray-Board distributor?
We are actively looking for distributors in markets throughout the world. Please send us a note from the Contact page if you are interested.
Robin (verified owner) –
I use it exactly the way you suggested . Truly no other better way, because it offers greater support . I had a snow skiing accident in the early 90’s and injured my right shoulder & back . This has truly helped me swim for my therapeutic exercise ! Thank you !
Barbara S. (verified owner) –
I love my Ray Board. I have issues with my wrist and with the Ray Board my weight is distributed through my forearms unlike traditional boards.
thomas B. (verified owner) –
absolutely love it but at 6’2″ 270 lbs, it could use a little more buoyancy
CARL HEKKERT (verified owner) –
I have not been able to use the Ray-Board due to COVID-19 restrictions and lack of access to a public pool.
Melinda (verified owner) –
Love it. Super comfy held several ways and wonderful for just tooling around in my pond.
Diana (verified owner) –
My sister has a swimming pool and she likes to swim laps for exercise. This board is ergonomically balanced and makes laps very comfortable to do. I initially bought one for her after she had hamstring surgery and needed exercise but family members also wanted to use it. Love the colors particularly the green one.
Marc Betts (verified owner) –
Exceptional product for the money. Small, compact and takes the place of having to use a pool noodle. Arms remain in a relaxed position while you float along enjoying the scenery. Use mine for snorkeling, which works great!
Nancy O. (verified owner) –
Now that I had to buy a kickboard (the college pool is open, but we can’t use shared ones), I thought I’d go for something ergonomic. I’ve been using it about a week now (maybe three pool visits) and it seems to be very comfortable. I also use it while kicking on my back with it down over my mid-section, so the elbows are in the same position as when going forward. Please let me know if you’ve tried that and post some videos! And my backpack has a strap I can hook it to thanks to the handle at the top. Great idea!
Rebecca S. (verified owner) –
The ray-board does help with shoulder and neck stress when using a kick board. I am 65 and try to swim laps about four times a week. Since using the ray- board, I have upped the number of laps I can do. With a traditional kick board, I often stopped because of neck and should pain, not because I was tired. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because I think the board is way overpriced for what it is and I think the material it is made of will not hold up very long term.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great kick board and helps take the stress off my shoulders. Love the color choices too!
E A C. (verified owner) –
So comfortable and ergonomic. Really helps me with form in the pool, especially head and neck alignment. With the Ray-Board and a pair of fins, I can still get a great workout when my shoulder is acting up.
patricia (verified owner) –
Makes kick sets so much more effective and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Alexandra (verified owner) –
I love this board! I even got a second one for my boyfriend. Its unique shape has helped me to practice proper posture.
Loreen (verified owner) –
I use it for leisure, swimming in the river with my dog. It’s a pretty comfortable natural hold for just floating around and light kicking too!
Sarah S. (verified owner) –
Much more comfortable than a standard kickboard. Really enjoying this product.
Claudia Garza Villarreal (verified owner) –
Ray-Board is the best kicking board I have ever owned. My back and shoulders are relaxed and it allows me to focus on my kick. When I use a snorkel I change the position of my neck and I’m ready to go. It’s fabulous! I trust them and I want everything from Ray-Board. Honestly I’m a super picky person..always looking never going for the commercial things.
Barbara Wraback (verified owner) –
I’ve only been able to use the ray-board once since I received it, I suffered from a bad cold virus. Anyway the time I used it I could do so many more laps with it than regular boards because of the comfort level. My shoulders were not hurting for the first time in 40 years, thank you!!
Thomas P. (verified owner) –
A much improved design over the basic kickboard. The board is comfortable to use. I recommend using this board.
Orla Weinhold (verified owner) –
used my Rayboard for the first time today, am very impressed, thank you
Lorraine (verified owner) –
Having undergone rotator cuff surgery last year plus suffering from osteoarthritis I started avoiding swimming because of the stress on my joints. Swimming is once again enjoyable with the Ray-Board… Thank you!
Lorah P. (verified owner) –
Really impressed with the unique design that translates into a more comfortable kick board experience. Great product!
salvatore (verified owner) –
This is by far,the best kick board I have ever used.Why do I say that.Because you can relax and just kick.Look up not have any strain on the neck or shoulders.You can also look down with the posture you would want when doing the freestyle.With that said,I am now waiting for th
Steve (verified owner) –
I never received it? What happened?
12/25. Please disregard the previous review. In my ignorance I failed to appreciate the large number of packages being delivered during this holiday season. My bad. This is just me not realizing how behind UPS and the US Postal service is during the holidays.
Please excuse,
Steve
Billie Caputo (verified owner) –
Shipment delay due to Covid BUT received and it’s beautiful. Extremely well made. Just what I have been searching for years since Zuma board no longer available.
maseczki z filtrem –
I’m extremely pleased to discover this website. I wanted to thank you for ones time just for this fantastic read!! I absolutely enjoyed every part of it and i also have you bookmarked to see new stuff in your site.
Mark Bachicha (verified owner) –
I am very satisfied with the product. It is a motivator to go to the pool when I don’t feel like it. The only issue is that it has a crease that had to have happened diring shipping but, awesome kick board.
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Martin F. (verified owner) –
I believe you gained additional sales after several people inquired about my new board in our pool at our 55+ community.
gloria (store manager) –
That’s great! Thank you for showing it off. ;)
Mia (verified owner) –
I got the Ray Board because another person I swim with had one. They let me borrow it and right away I notice the difference with this board. It is so much better then those flat boards you see at the local gyms. This board is ergonomically correct. The placement for your arms it makes sense. I feel when you use this board you or in my opinion you “tend” to go faster with your kicks and you actually feel like you are moving.
Many people who I swim with has seen me with it. I tell them they can use it to try. Who know maybe more people at my gym will start using it
Laura (verified owner) –
As an adult new to swimming, I absolutely love practicing my newly learned kicking skills. I have MS as well as a torn bicep, it has helped immensely!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I still need greater buoyancy. Normally I lash together two or more KB’s with a rubber tube to get higher in the water. I don’t swim competitively anymore so perhaps my needs are different. With ray board I get greater buoyancy but I would like more.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Fun to use!!!
Robert Catherwood (verified owner) –
I used it once and being 6’5” and 72 years old it was much more comfortable than the conventional small boards. The only negative for me is keeping my face in water, it puts a strain on my neck as I have disc and bone missing from a previous injury.
I tried my scuba snorkel, but, it was uncomfortable. I’m waiting on a swim snorkel to try and address the comfort issue. I have been a competitive swimmer since I was 8 years old and swiim about 3 miles a week. Thank you, Robert
Becky Spitzack (verified owner) –
It is a “must have” when I swim.
Albert Markley (verified owner) –
Angela Turner (verified owner) –
Great board!!! I have neck problems, and this board lets me have a comfortable position in the water. I’m also a beginner swimmer with asthma, who is not so comfortable with my breathing technique. The design allows me to practice on my breathing while I hold the board comfortably, and not look so much like a drowning cat. Thank you!
nancy todd (verified owner) –
have trouble getting anywhere. Saw the video and will try to do better.
erika (verified owner) –
Ordering was seamless, the product arrived quickly, was exactly as described. It is lightweight but very sturdy and has kept me in the pool despite shoulder fatigue. Now I can get a great cardio workout with no impact or strain. Home run!
Ann L. (verified owner) –
The Ray-Board oscillates, which creates no strain what-so-ever to my totally replaced right shoulder and fragile lower neck area, due to a fusion of my 5-6-7 vertebrae’s. I can repeat laps several times in a row, so my flutter kick is greatly improving while building up my leg muscles. Thank you for creating this new kick board.
John Hicks (verified owner) –
Wayne (verified owner) –
The order process was seamless. The product I received was exactly as it was represented.
sherry Arndt (verified owner) –
Rochelle W. (verified owner) –
It looks awesome. I’m excited to use it. Waiting for the weather to cool off a bit. Way too hot outside now.
Plan to try it in a couple weeks but it looks really great!!!
Brian (verified owner) –
love the Ray Board — I use it for a total leg work out and have devised my own side stroke, back stroke, back stroke with arms, front stroke plank, and regular front stroke — I have a right hip issue — and since I started using this summer (3x week minimum for about one hour) I have lost 10 pounds – strengthened my abs – lost major inches — and most importantly am strengthening my hip and getting a good range of motion back. Highly recommend and so thankful my husband found the Ray Board online – it is so much better than a regular kick board!
Thomas Sims (verified owner) –
Great product!!
Jim L. (verified owner) –
Maurice C. (verified owner) –
I previously purchased a Speedo kick board prior to purchasing my Ray-Board.
The difference is night and day!
My Ray-Board is more buoyant and FAR more comfortable! For anyone with neck or shoulder issues this should be an instant purchase. With the Ray-Board design it is also very comfortable to use a swim snorkel.
Love it!!
Esperanza C. (verified owner) –
I was looking into how to properly us a kickboard, when I came across a video of the rayboard. After some research I bought the rayboard. I incorporated it into my swim workout. I swim, walk, and now I can practice on kicking. I played around with the rayboard and now have the perfect workout for myself. Like I said I did play around with the rayboard. I use it to walk with like if I was kicking. The pool I use starts at 4ft then ends up at 12ft. So I start off walking arms in place and continue till I can’t reach the floor. From there I continue the lap by kicking to the other end. With my arms never leaving the rayboard, I turn my rayboard 180 and my body follows and kick off the wall at the deep end, and kick all the way to my starting point. I only wish I could be this rayboard a 10 star, but you only have 5 star, lol. That is how much I love my rayboard and use it every time. I forget my towel but never my rayboard.
To bad I don’t have a waterproof camera. So you could see how have happy I am with MY RAYBOARD! I love it better then my Felt bike. Never thought I say that. This is my first review. Thank you so so much for inventing the rayboard! More power to you! You go girl!
Satoko (verified owner) –
Ray-Board reduces neck pain while I’m kicking practice, but it doesn’t eliminates the pain. If you struggle with neck pain I’d recommend ray-board 😊
初めに軽さに驚きました。持ち運びには全く問題はありませんでした。普通のビート板だとキック中に首が痛くなることがあったけど、レイボードだと痛みがだいぶ軽減されました。1000メートルくらいになると首周りが疲れてきたけど平らなビート板と比べると楽に感じました。
Marianne D. (verified owner) –
I absolutely love my Ray Board!!! I use it in between laps and I must tell you it still gives me a great work out. I looked and used other kickboards and non-come close to this one. Cheers to the developers as the Ray Board is a perfect design!
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April Johnston (verified owner) –
This board is unique and comfortable in multiple positions. I have a long history of shoulder injury with rotator cuff/biceps and this keeps my shoulders happy. I won’t go back to the flat boards. I am 5’4, initially got the large size but returned it-too big. The small size is perfect for me.
Mark Talley (verified owner) –
A nice addition to my pool time.
Bill Hennessy (verified owner) –
Thomas Woodyard (verified owner) –
Love it, I’m a social kicker and this kick board is perfect
Barbara (verified owner) –
It was purchased as a birthday gift for my granddaughter that is on swim team. She loves it !!!!!
Irene Pickering (verified owner) –
Comfortable to use. Purchased two. Thought it was recyclable, but not sure….
Mary Beth (verified owner) –
It’s about time! I’ve been looking for a way to get back into swimming using a kickboard, however I hadn’t seen a redesign in years. This board gives you the ability to place your arms in a more natural position which allows you to focus on working your legs. Well done.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really appreciate how well it supports me. The other boards are held 3 » under the surface with my 230 lb frame.
Juliana M. (verified owner) –
Very comfortable! I had Shoulder surgery and am in rehab and it really is a great position.
John H. (verified owner) –
I’m in my 50’s and back to swimming after shoulder surgery and disc rehab. The Ray-Board is easy on my shoulders and neck. Thanks!
Jeffrey G. (verified owner) –
I’m a 78 year old guy. Athlete in high school and college. I started swimming about a year ago. The RayBoard has made a huge difference to me. Much better posture. And swim strokes w legs
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Jake (verified owner) –
Extremely happy with the performance especially being on the heavier side myself im 93kgs
Less pressure on the shoulders so design works great!
Only downfall is the price just over $90 AUD (I’m in Australia 🇦🇺) but in saying that I’m happy I have it now!
But postage was super quick received within a week!
So end review, I’m very happy!