So lets start a discussion here, how much do you think the type of goggles affect speed?
Speedo has that new 3 piece system where the new goggles, some call them "space goggles", are incorporated in improving the swimmer's speed. www.goggleblog.com/.../Speedo-Fastskin-3-event.jpg
Most swimmers in my area have the vanquishers. As the years progress and older swimmers give new swimmers advise, I have heard things like: cut the bands of your racing set of goggles really short (to get rid of the extra weight and drag), and always put the goggles on before your swim cap (its supposedly more aerodynamic).
I've also heard that you want to get the most low profile goggles possible.
So what do you think? Do you have any preferences with your goggles that have given you perhaps a .05 second cut? Or do you think this all may be a placebo affect?
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I swim faster with goggles that let me see where I'm going, reduce glare, don't leak water, slip, or fog up, and don't distract me by being uncomfortable or worrying they might come off on a start.
Nice to not have raccoon eyes or get eye funk from old nasty goggles too.
I like the kids goggles I wear just fine - they fit my narrower face better than adult goggles. I suppose they are "low profile" but that wasn't a selection factor.
Will worry more about faster goggles when I'm pro or in headline photos.
I swim faster with goggles that let me see where I'm going, reduce glare, don't leak water, slip, or fog up, and don't distract me by being uncomfortable or worrying they might come off on a start.
Nice to not have raccoon eyes or get eye funk from old nasty goggles too.
I like the kids goggles I wear just fine - they fit my narrower face better than adult goggles. I suppose they are "low profile" but that wasn't a selection factor.
Will worry more about faster goggles when I'm pro or in headline photos.
