SC Sportcount LapCounter - Digital Counter for Tracking Swim or Running Laps - Not a Timer, Only Counts

As an elder whose brain seems unable to reliably count and remember my place in a sequence, this lap counter is a god send. It is reliable, impervious to weather and apparently falls to hard flooring. Mostly, my spouse and I do not have to count out loud to help each other remember which lap we are on during in door walks or how many sit to stands I have completed. For me, a must have.

i specifically ordered this instead of the one that also timed because I saw there were issues with some of those being on the wrong page when you get to the end of the length. I did not want to fiddle around and so I bought the bog simple version - one click, one lap, done! I need reading glasses and worried I wouldn't be able to read the display, but with my goggles on, (at least in sunlight) I have no problems reading the numbers even though I have trouble reading my digital wrist watch. We will see when I transition to the indoor pools, but the nice thing is that if you click, it registers the number, so as long as you remember to click, you'll get a proper count. It is so clear now, I think I will be fine. IF YOU DON'T LIKE RINGS OR ANYTHING ON YOUR FINGER: I didn't like the idea of having anything on my fingers to get in the way of my stroke, so I got some micro rubber bands and attached the band of the counter to the band of my wrist watch (at first I looped it thru the wrist band's retainer ring, so it looks as if my watch has a tiny watch sitting on the watch band) But the micro hair extension elastics work better, and since this watch is only used for swimming and exercise, I never take the counter off the band. (I will try to add a picture soon). Note, the counter's band is closed as if i were wearing it (coiled up), not flattened - flattening it might break it. A pity they don't sell these with a watch band or a way to attach properly to any watch band, I would definitely wear that. (Yes, I know there's a more expensive item in the form of a watch that does a bunch of other things, but i really wanted simple - and price was right). I find that I obsess less about forgetting what lap I am on and just concentrate on swimming. So I LOVE this thing.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: because 70% of the reviews were 5 stars. Durability: appears very well made; button is firm when pressed so you don't accidently push it twice; Size: sizing is adjustable which is good for my arthritic fingers Readability: that's a tough one for me - I wear RX glasses and my goggles aren't RX, so it's difficult for me to accurately read the numbers. Today I swam 10 extra lengths because I thought it said 54 when it actually said 64 once I got my glasses on.

Pros: Lap counter fits snugly on finger and you are able to swim without wondering if it will slip off. Simple to use. Does what it says it does. Cons: When you are in the middle of your flip turn (or shortly after) it is tough to tell if you pressed the counter properly so that it counts your lap. Once I got the hang of it--it wasn't an issue--but it takes some getting used to. Number of laps are sometimes hard to read. When I looked at counter during morning swim--lap "16" looked like lap "18." When you first start using it--it throws off your swim rhythm--but then you adjust to clicking on button. *** Overall--I recommend this counter. It's a low tech way to track your swim laps and yardage. I pair it with my ten dollar timex sports watch and can get a pretty good idea of how long it takes me to finish particular sets, i.e., freestyle, back stroke, kick, etc.

Simple tool. Kind of pricey but these last forever and do the job through repeated use. I only replace them when o lose them.

Buy it. It's great. It fits nice on your finger and stays on just fine. It doesn't disrupt your swim stroke or anything like that. The button is firm so it isn't so easy to press that you would accidentally click it, but it is easy enough to click that you know you clicked it. I guess it would be nice if it beeped when you pressed it but I haven't had any mistakes. I like to press the button when I push off the wall and I'm in the middle of my glide. I haven't been so satisfied with a purchase in a while. It's simple and very practical, I don't have to obsess over keeping count anymore, or stop to record my count on the counter-upper that I had to have next to my water bottle. I can focus more on my thoughts now, I feel more liberated

Used multiple times and very satisfied. Easily read when wet. Easy to "click" to count laps. Simple & basic for lap counting.

This is a great little lap counter, absolutely waterproof, the only drawback is that when the battery dies it has to be sent back to the manufacturer since once the back is unscrewed to replace the cell it is very hard to properly reseal it to keep the water out. I sent it back, and they promptly mailed me a replacement.