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# What is the difference between a swim buoy and a safety buoy?
## Find out how a swim buoy and a safety buoy differ in use, freedom of movement and storage, and which one fits your activity.
A swim buoy floats behind you at all times, making you more visible and often offering dry storage. A safety buoy is worn compactly on your belt and only inflated in an emergency. Which one suits you best depends on your activity, how much freedom of movement you want, and whether you need storage. Our articles explain it in detail:
- [Safety Buoy vs. Swim Buoy](https://restube.com/blogs/news/restube-or-swimming-buoy-a-comparison): The ultimate comparison covering use cases, freedom of movement and legal classification.
- [Swim Buoy vs. BEACH / ONE](https://restube.com/blogs/news/swim-buoy-or-beach-one): Two favourites for swimming safely in lakes and the sea that work in completely different ways, compared side by side.
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