In the swim

Beat the summer heat with a dip in the pool and some cool tools to keep you happily afloat.

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Posted on Jul 01 2017 in Product Picks

By Jane Cannon

Just in Case

If you must have your mobile in or out of the pool, consider the Lifeproof Nuud + Alpha Glass Bundle. Waterproof cell casing protects front and back, and custom glass shields the screen. $140.

888-533-0735; lifeproof.com

Water Wheels

You won’t win a race by pedaling the Aquatic Bike in the pool, but the resistance and buoyancy of the water provide a high-intensity, aerobic cardio workout with less joint stress. $2,500.

888-263-9850; frontgate.com.

Have a Seat

Turn your pool into a glowing, underwater living room with LED Pool Stools. Remote-controlled LED lights provide an array of colors, and a secure sand base keeps the bar stool firmly anchored. $239.

636-542-2007; thepoolstool.com

Call You Flipper

The SeaDoo’s SeaScooter Aqua Dolphin, a compact, pool-use watercraft, will have you gliding for  more than an hour on a rechargeable battery. There’s even a camera mount to record aquatic action. $200.

800-462-3966; bedbathbeyond.com

Mr. Roboto

Why spend precious pool hours scrubbing grime? The SmartPool Scrubber 60 Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner will scour your in-ground pool’s floor, walls, waterline and steps while you work on your tan. $675.

888-280-4331

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Digital Dive

Capture underwater action and wrinkled selfies with the Lumix Active Lifestyle Tough Camera. Waterproof to 26 feet and shock-proof, it does double duty as a still camera and a video recorder. $180.

800-405-0652;

shop.panasonic.com