Swim Faster. Train Smarter.
Performance paddles and a hypoxic snorkel built for real results.
BlackLine Performance Equipment
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A clearer way for triathletes to improve their swim.
BlackLine Athletes is a swim community for triathletes who want structure, guidance, and a better way to train. If you feel stuck, inconsistent, or unsure what to focus on, this gives you a clear path forward.
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“Best paddles I have had.”
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Swim Faster With a Snorkel + Paddles System Built by Pro Swimmers
Discover our Hypoxic Snorkel + Vélocité Paddles Performance Bundle — a simple training system designed to improve control, feel, and efficiency in the water. Built to help every stroke feel cleaner, calmer, and more connected.
A New Look For Your Swimming
Built to work as a system, the snorkel and paddles help your stroke stay stable and connected. Dial in the fit, make small adjustments, and discover a setup that feels uniquely right for your swimming.
No More Frustration
Stop guessing what’s wrong with your stroke.
These paddles make mistakes obvious. If your catch is off, you feel it instantly.
No more swimming hard while reinforcing bad habits. Every rep gives you clear feedback so you actually improve.
Our Secret Weapon
Technique and strength, trained together.
Most paddles only add resistance. Ours add resistance with purpose.
They reward clean mechanics and expose sloppy pulls, turning every set into high-quality work instead of junk volume.
The Best Results fast
Less time. Better outcomes.
- Cleaner catch within the first few sessions
- Stronger pull without wrecking your shoulders
- More effective technique sets in less yardage
- Faster transfer from training to race-day speed
Key Features
Built to keep your head still and your stroke honest.
- Front-mounted design for stable, natural alignment
- Helps you maintain body position without lifting to breathe
- Lets you focus on rhythm and technique without interruption
- Comfortable strap system that stays secure during hard sets
- Ideal for drills, aerobic work, and technique resets
Why our snorkel
Because breathing shouldn’t reset your stroke every 3 strokes.
Most technique issues aren’t “mystery problems.” They start the moment you turn to breathe — head lifts, hips drop, rhythm breaks.
The Hypoxic Snorkel removes that disruption so you can build a clean, repeatable stroke first. Then, when you go back to normal breathing, it feels calmer and more controlled.
It’s not about avoiding breathing. It’s about learning what good swimming feels like when nothing interrupts it.
How does the snorkel improve my training?
You feel it immediately: calmer, cleaner, smoother.
- Locks in head position so alignment stops falling apart
- Makes technique work more effective with fewer “reset” strokes
- Improves rhythm and timing by keeping breathing consistent
- Helps you build confidence during longer aerobic sets
- Makes it easier to spot issues in rotation, kick, and catch
Every Swimmer needs Vélocité paddles in their life
As professional swimmers, we depend on these paddles every single day—they’re one of our quiet advantages in the water. We believe every swimmer, from beginner to elite, deserves access to high-quality gear. That’s why we created them for YOU. Once you feel the difference, we’re confident you’ll never look back. Elevate your swim with effortless strength and refined control.
The Founders
We are Nolan (19) and Kilian (21)—brothers, professional athletes, and founders of a proudly Swiss-owned brand. Competing internationally for Switzerland while training full-time in Noosa, Australia, we have the privilege of working under renowned coach John Rodgers and alongside Olympic and World Championship medalists.
With over 15 years of experience in the sport, we’ve learned that the right training equipment isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. That’s why we created this brand: to offer high-performance, athlete-tested gear that empowers swimmers at every level to train smarter, swim stronger, and reach their full potential.
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