Excited at the prospects of warm water? YES. Does a post-climbing swim sound appealing? YES.

But why swim when you can float and lounge? OBVIOUSLY.

And could the timing of a sale at the Penny Store be any more convenient? READ ON.

The weekend was loong. The sun was shining. The company was great. And the climbing tiring enough that I wanted that swim I’ve been planning.

To my surprise, the ring inflated fully! But dang, the plastic seemed very thin and emitted sketchy vibes. Could it possibly keep me above water without bursting? Maybe, maybe not. But there was only one way to find out.

Although I didn’t sink or capsize, the good times didn’t last. A small pinhole appeared in the seam. (No… rough housing was not to blame.)

You get what you pay for, and this is especially true when it comes to inflatable rings. Oftentimes the price is related to the thickness of the material. More material, the more fun it will offer you.