Breaking down Sprint with rapid lock™ for coaches like you!
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Top 6 Reasons why Sprint with Rapid Lock™
is Built for Swim Coaches Like You:
1. Fast & Easy Adjustments:
Rapid Lock™ is a patent-pending wedge locking system that eliminates pins, cables, and tools. It allows quick, secure, and effortless adjustments to the foot wedge position, so your swimmers can spend more time training and less time fiddling with equipment.
2. Consistent Starts, Every Time:
When you're coaching starts, consistency is everything. Rapid Lock™ ensures the wedge stays firmly in place, helping your athletes develop reliable, explosive takeoffs—critical for races won by hundredths of a second.
3. Lightweight & Easy to Handle:
The Sprint block top is remarkably lightweight yet built for strength, making it easier for your staff to move, install, and maintain.
4. Trusted Durability:
Engineered with American-made stainless steel and Spectrum's renowned finishing process, these blocks are designed to resist corrosion and withstand daily use—even in harsh pool environments.
5. Compliance You Can Count On:
Sprint with Rapid Lock™ meets World Aquatics (FINA), USA Swimming, NCAA, and NFHS standards—meaning your swimmers can train on blocks that are competition-ready from day one.
6. Retrofitting is Easy:
Already have Spectrum bases? Sprint tops are designed for easy retrofit, making your upgrade smooth and cost-effective!
🏅 Why Sprint is the Best Choice for Your Swimmers:
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Encourages confidence on the block
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Promotes better starts with personalized wedge positioning
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Reduces pre-race stress thanks to intuitive design
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Helps them focus on what matters: getting faster
🔧 How Rapid Lock™ Works:
- Rapid Lock™ is a patent-pending, cable-free foot wedge adjustment system built into the Sprint Starting Block top. It was specifically engineered to make wedge adjustments quick, secure, and intuitive.
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Lift the wedge slightly to release the lock.
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Slide it forward or back along the track to your preferred position.
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Let go, and the Rapid Lock™ system automatically locks the wedge firmly into place—no pins, no cables, no tools required.
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🧠 Why It’s So Easy (and Smart):
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Tool-Free Adjustments: No wrenches or screws to slow you down.
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Cable-Free Design: No wires or internal cords to snap, tangle, or malfunction.
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One-Handed Operation: Yes—your swimmers can adjust it with one hand, even when wet, and directly from atop the block!
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Hear the Click: The wedge clicks confidently into place, so you know it's locked and race-ready.
🎨 Custom Options Include:
- Your School/Swim Team Logo
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We can put your team’s logo directly onto the top, wedge, or step.
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It's a great way to showcase your program’s identity at meets and in media coverage.
- Additionally, this is a great way to sell sponsorships and showcase their branding on your block!
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- Team Colors
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The Sprint block tops and stainless steel bases can be powder coated in your school’s colors.
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This adds a professional, cohesive look to your natatorium.
- Boosts school/team spirit!
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- Powder Coated Stainless Steel
- Not only does it look great, but our powder coating adds an extra layer of protection to Spectrum’s already corrosion-resistant stainless steel—built to withstand even the most aggressive pool environments.
- Why Customization Matters:
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Team Pride: Boost morale and foster unity by bringing your team’s visual identity right onto the blocks.
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Recruiting Edge: A customized, competition-grade setup sends a strong message to potential swimmers and parents.
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Professional Presentation: It elevates the look of your facility, whether it’s for high-level swim meets or everyday training.
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✅ Bottom Line:
Sprint with Rapid Lock™ gives your team the edge—more reps, better starts, and less wasted time. It’s built for performance, engineered for ease, and designed with coaches and swimmers in mind.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about Sprint with Rapid Lock™.
We are always here to help!
