The anti-fog coating of goggles seems to work only for a few weeks. Even if you are careful not to scratch it off, it seems to attract dirt and make the lens "foggy" anyway. So, soon you better end up scratch off all the coatings. I just wonder if it makes much sense to get anti-fog goggles unless it's just for a short period of time? I use soapy water to rinse goggles before putting on, and it has worked better without a single fail instance. I'm debating to myself whether to scratch off the coating of my new goggles which have already become "foggy" because I can't touch the lens to clean the dirt that's been attracted by the coating.
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I've "upgraded" the rubber strap for a new and improved bungie cord type strap. Doesn't melt either at hot outdoor meets, or in your car all day long at work. :)
I have tired these too. Indeed they are durable and last forever, makes for a great daily training strap. But they are so bulky! In practice without a cap it isnt bad, but trying to fit all that mass plus the big plastic adjuster clip under a racecap? ouch
What about backstroke? Don't you need some peripheral vision to swim straight?
What the heck is backstroke???!?!??!??!! And don't even mention trying to do it outside, and then in the sun even worse!!
My favorite goggle in the world: supreme customization of fit, practically indestructible, cost shy of $4 bucks. Only thing that ever needs replacing is the headstrap. IMO, the white standard headstrap that comes with it is the best fitting, but the knots and creases tend rot and weaken quick if you use them daily for a season or so. I used to keep a pair fit just for racing/meets. They fit tighter, were trimmed down and so rarely used they felt special. I like having a set of meet goggles.
I've "upgraded" the rubber strap for a new and improved bungie cord type strap. Doesn't melt either at hot outdoor meets, or in your car all day long at work. :)
Must be nice to only swim in 100 or 200 yard intervals...
I swim 500's, 800, 1000's like this too on intervals, without ANY fog issues... ?
I'd say the only time fog has even come in play is on 75's or any other odd numbered swim to see the clock at the far end. A quick lick, and its just fine again. If it still doesn't work, leave a few drops of water in your goggles after you dunk them and shake your head whenever they fog.
I went with the toothpaste method. Cheaper than antifog and gets a multi use for taking space up in my gym bag.
I looked up all over the internet for ways to solve the problem and it seems as thoough it is just as simple as surface tension. (ie water 'or fog' beading up on your goggles)
guess some things we just gotta live with
I tried the soap method today, and it really does work. I just used the soap that is at the swimming facility and it didnt fog up. And I like that it is free as well.
Who uses goggles? There used to be this regular lady at my pool who would swim with no goggles and with her hair braided. She would cruise too. She must have had eyes of steal to survive the chlorine.
Who uses goggles? There used to be this regular lady at my pool who would swim with no goggles and with her hair braided. She would cruise too. She must have had eyes of steal to survive the chlorine.
Growing up, I practiced with goggles but didn't compete with them. Now my eyes have adjusted to the lack of chlorine and wouldn't be happy if I didn't wear them.
