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Lane lines take a lot of abuse. They are used day after day, sit in chlorinated water, get dragged in and out of storage, and in many cases are often exposed to sunlight. Over time, those harsh conditions take a toll, so maintenance must be part of the routine if you want them to last.
But maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated. In most cases, it comes down to a few simple habits: rinse them, inspect them, and store them properly.
Why Lane Line Maintenance Matters
How long lane lines last depends a lot on how they’re cared for. With proper maintenance, Competitor lane lines can last 10 to 15 years, but neglect can shorten that lifespan fast. Signs of wear often show up as brittle or broken discs, frayed sections, faded materials, and lane lines that no longer control waves the way they should.
Regardless of whether you manage a competitive facility, a school natatorium, or a community pool, the goal is to make your equipment last as long as possible. To do so, we recommend the following maintenance tips:
Rinse Lane Lines After Use
This is the easiest step, and one of the most important. After lane lines come out of the water, give them a thorough rinse with clean water. That helps remove chlorine, salt, and debris before it has time to settle in and wear down the materials.
It is a small habit but can have a big impact. Lane lines that are rinsed regularly tend to stay in better shape than ones that are left with residue sitting on them after every use.
Check for Wear Before it Becomes a Problem
Look over lane lines regularly. Check the discs, floats, tensioners, springs, and any hardware that shows signs of stress, and perform repairs as needed. It’s crucial to catch small issues before they turn into bigger ones, as that is usually the difference between a quick fix and a full replacement.
Invest in Lane Line Storage
Storage matters more than people think. If lane lines are tossed into a pile, dragged across rough surfaces, or left exposed to sunlight, they simply wear faster. The better approach is to keep them in a cool, dry place and store them neatly, so they are not bent, twisted, or tangled. That is where lane line storage reels come in.
How Competitor Stor-Reels Can Help
Our Stor-Reels are thoughtfully designed to make lane line storage easy, keeping your lanes organized and preventing the kind of handling damage that happens when staff wrestle with long, wet lines.
They also make set-up and take-down smoother. Instead of fighting knots or dealing with messy storage, staff can wind the lines up cleanly and get them out of the way. That convenience helps protect the lane lines themselves.
For pools that want to get more life out of their equipment, Stor-Reels are one of the smartest – and easiest – places to start.
Choose the Right Lane Line Storage Solution
At Competitor, we offer three stor-reel options for easy, mobile storage and installation of lane lines. When selecting a reel, keep in mind how many lane lines you plan to store to ensure it can handle the load without forcing the equipment into a tight or awkward fit.
Compare our stor-reels here.
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Lane line storage should be thought of as a key part of maintenance, not an afterthought.
Stor-Reels are a practical way to do that. They help reduce tangles, protect the materials, and make lane line care much easier for staff. In a busy pool, that kind of help goes a long way.
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About Competitor Swim
Since 1960, Competitor Swim® has been the leader in the production of racing lanes and other swim products for competitions around the world. Competitor lane lines have been used in countless NCAA Championships, as well as 10 of the past 13 Olympic Games. Molded and assembled using U.S. – made components, Competitor lane lines are durable, easy to set up and are sold through distributors and dealers worldwide.
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