TUFF Glide

Your Portable Personal Poolside Camera Dolly

Easily attach almost any action camera or cellphone to capture smooth, stabilized, shadowing shots of your swim stroke. Using our video editing App, you can merge above water and underwater footage into one single, synchronized view in under five minutes. Get ready to see your entire technique in action and execute: Correct, Repeat and Perfect. 

Famous basketball player Allen Iverson who was drafted first overall and was MVP in 2001 once said “When you lose, you learn from your mistakes and come back stronger” Tuff is here to help you with that.

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Order Processing Time

Standard product orders are processed within 3days.  Customized product orders are processed within 7days.  Once your package is on board the international flight, we will update the international courier tracking number.

Estimated Delivery Time (Business Days)

North America : 12-14 days
Note: Delivery to remote areas or military addresses may take few more days

Europe: 14-20days

Latin America: 14-20days

Asia-Pacific: 7-10days

Middle East: 7-10days

Other Regions:14-20days
(Including but not limited to other countries not listed above)

Additional Notes:
Delivery times are estimates and may vary due to external factors such as customs clearance, local logistics conditions, or unforeseen delays.
Shipping timelines may be extended for remote or restricted areas.

Shipping fees

At TUFF, we’re committed to delivering not only good product but also a smooth, worry-free purchase experience.

The total amount you paid is a lump-sum , door-to-door price, it already includes all international air shipping fees, import duties and taxes, so there will be no hidden or extra charges upon delivery.

Answer:Everyone!  Whether you just started swimming or a professional, Tuff Glide is for you. Tuff Glide is the simplest, most affordable, and most effective way to capture stable footage of your stroke. 

The Tuff glide is also recommended for content creators and videographers trying to document their growth, for seeing your stroke in smooth, crisp, crystal clear graphics, Tuff Glide is just the go to

Answer:The three main limitations that Glide overcomes:
  • Flawless Parallel Tracking: The TUFF Glide is engineered to move in a perfectly straight line along the pool edge. This ensures your camera remains completely parallel to the swimmer at all times, providing a stable view.
  • Underwater Clarity: Handheld filming is generally restricted to only what happens above the water. With Glide, High quality underwater footage is now unlocked, easily letting you correct your underwater technique effortlessly.
  • Seamless Above and Underwater Merging: Using our merging application designed for Glide and many upcoming products, you, yourself can merge the entire footage into one seamless video.
Answer:No, Tuff Glide is simply a camera dolly. This means you can only capture footage when you mount your action camera onto glide. If you only have one camera, you can still use Glide to capture over and underwater scene separately, however, they will not be able to be  smoothly merged together.
Answer: You do not need to buy anything, Tuff has got you covered. Glide is fully equipped with the standard tripod mounts suitable for most action cameras, a pushing rod, approximately 47 inches (1.2 meters).

Answer: We are currently developing a dedicated TUFF App that will feature a "one-click" sync and merge function, allowing you to create full-perspective swimming videos instantly.

In the meantime, you can easily achieve this professional look using the free version of CapCut (or similar free editing software). Here is the best way to do it:
  • Use the "Overlay" or "Mask" Feature: By importing both your above-water and underwater clips, you can use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or Split-Mask tools to align the two videos into a single frame.
  • A Little Patience Goes a Long Way: While it might take a few minutes of patience the first time you try it, the process is very straightforward. Because the TUFF Glide keeps both cameras moving at the exact same speed, aligning the footage is much easier than with handheld shots.
  • The Result: Once you master this simple technique, you’ll be able to produce high-quality, full-perspective videos that capture every detail of a swimmer’s technique, both above and below the surface.
Answer: At TUFF, our core philosophy is CORRECT - REPEAT - PERFECT. The Glide is not just a camera tool; it is a bridge between your effort and your coach’s expertise.
  • Seeing is Believing: In the past, when a coach gave a correction, it was often difficult for the swimmer to visualize the mistake. Because you cannot see yourself while swimming, there was always a gap between what you felt you were doing and what you were actually The TUFF Glide closes that gap by giving you a complete, high-definition view of your stroke from the coach’s perspective.
  • Better Understanding of Coaching Advice: By watching your footage, you can finally "see" exactly what your coach is talking about—whether it’s a dropped elbow, a late breath, or an inefficient kick. This visual feedback makes the coach’s instructions much easier to understand and internalize.
  • The Cycle of Improvement:
    1. CORRECT: Analyze your video with your coach to identify specific technical flaws.
    2. REPEAT: Head back to the pool and consciously apply the corrections during your next set.
    3. PERFECT: Record again to track your progress. Through this continuous loop of feedback and repetition, you will refine your technique and achieve your performance goals much faster.
The TUFF Glide empowers every swimmer to see their own potential and master their technique with Lowest Cost.
Answer: Overall, it mainly comes down to portability, cost, and maintenance: Professional filming systems are usually fixed installations or require heavy cases, making them impossible to carry if you train at different pools. If your club/organization needs to remove the system for pool maintenance or repurposing the pool temporarily, the bulky systems become a pain. With Glide, filming your stroke has never been so portable.  Many professional swimming video systems also cost thousands of dollars and are hard to maintain so buying one of these is not the best option unless your organization has lots of funding. Glide on the other hand has nearly no maintenance costs and considerably cheaper for achieving nearly the same result.

Answer: You do not need two cameras to get started, but we do have specific recommendations for the best experience:

The Single-Camera Setup: We recommend using at least one waterproof action camera, such as a GoPro, DJI Osmo Action, or Insta360 Ace Pro. One camera is enough to capture exceptionally stable footage either above or below the water.

The Dual-Camera Advantage: Using two cameras allows you to film above and below the surface simultaneously. By using the “Masking” feature in video editing software, you can merge these two clips into a stunning split-screen panorama that shows your entire stroke in perfect sync.

You don’t need the latest models. Most of our demo videos were filmed using two GoPro Hero 5 cameras which are products made in ten years ago! Even at 2.7K resolution, the quality is more than enough for professional technique analysis.

A Warning on Smartphones: While the TUFF Glide features a standard mount that can hold a smartphone, we strongly advise against using one. Pools are high-risk environments; if your phone accidentally falls into the water, the loss could be significant. For your peace of mind and the safety of your device, a dedicated waterproof action camera is the best choice.

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Yes, absolutely. We have fully tested major action cameras, including GoPro, DJI Osmo Action series (such as Action 4 and 5 Pro), and Insta360. Their standard adapter mounts are fully compatible and match seamlessly with the TUFF Glide mounting system.

The TUFF Glide Tripod Adapter Mount Base Kit provides a flawless, secure connection to DJI adapter mounts as well as other standard action camera interfaces.

Additionally, TUFF Glide comes equipped with a Universal Mobile Phone Mount, allowing you to easily secure your smartphone to capture stunning above-water videos.

Virtual Aquarium

Proud of your progress? Upload your footage to YouTube with #TUFFGlide and send us the link to be featured in our Virtual Aquarium.

Share Your TUFF Glide Video

We would love to showcase your swimming journey! 
  1. Upload to YouTube/Facebook/Ins/TikTok: Upload your synchronized above-and-below water video to your YouTube channel.
  2. Tag Your Video: Include the hashtag #TUFFSWIM in your video title or description so the community can find you.
  3. Submit Your Link: paste your YouTube URL into the form.
  4. Get Featured: Once reviewed, your video will be "released" into our Virtual Aquarium for swimmers around the world to admire!
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