Hello, I'm new to swimming properly. I messed around with a poor breaststroke from childhood until October last year, when I decided to start learning front crawl. I've done quite a bit of snorkelling, so when I committed to learning to swim correctly, I favoured a mid-size swimming mask instead of goggles...I just found this more comfortable and I never had fogging issues that a good dose of saliva wouldn't fix.
A few weeks ago, I decided to try the Arena Pure goggles for a change. They are supposed to have an anti-fog coating, which should never be touched by hand etc etc. On their maiden outing, I just couldn't get comfortable with them and I thought they were fogging up, so I employed the primitive method (rub saliva into the lenses with finger). You may well slap your foreheads at the stupidity of this, but I felt I had to try. The result was a smudge at the centre of the lenses.
When I got home, after rinsing in fresh water, I decided to wipe the interior with a soft microfibre cloth. The result is that the centre of the lenses appears scuffed and visibility is reduced. I don't think the lenses truly are scuffed, unless the lense material is absurdly soft. Yesterday, I applied some Cressi Anti-fog in the hope that the layer may recover and the interior return to its original condition, but it didn't work. The lenses look as if someone has rotated a scouring pad on them.
I guess I should remove the remainder of the original anti-fog layer and just reapply the Cressi solution, but I'm not sure how to remove the original layer without damaging the lenses.... Can anyone please advise?
Many thanks in advance
I also use a mid-size mask for practice as they fit great and I don't spend the rest of the day with goggle-face. And I bought anti-fog gel at a scuba store called Sea Gold (and I even let Elaniak use it once so I'm sure she'll let us know if it's good). Just a tiny drop no larger than a beebee and both lenses stay clear for the workout.
:wave:Hi Patrick! I missed you today at the Marist meet. (Not that I really expected you to be there, but I missed you, anyway!)
Yes, I remember using it for one of my races and it worked fine. Whether it works throughout an entire workout, I'll have to take your word for it.
My eyes must give off a lot of heat and humidity. :afraid: It doesn't matter what I use; my goggles fog up at one time or another during a meet or workout. As soon as I put them on- FOG! I have used baby shampoo, Foggle, Quick Spit Antifog, and my own spit. NOTHING WORKS FOR ME! :cry:
I also use a mid-size mask for practice as they fit great and I don't spend the rest of the day with goggle-face. And I bought anti-fog gel at a scuba store called Sea Gold (and I even let Elaniak use it once so I'm sure she'll let us know if it's good). Just a tiny drop no larger than a beebee and both lenses stay clear for the workout.
:wave:Hi Patrick! I missed you today at the Marist meet. (Not that I really expected you to be there, but I missed you, anyway!)
Yes, I remember using it for one of my races and it worked fine. Whether it works throughout an entire workout, I'll have to take your word for it.
My eyes must give off a lot of heat and humidity. :afraid: It doesn't matter what I use; my goggles fog up at one time or another during a meet or workout. As soon as I put them on- FOG! I have used baby shampoo, Foggle, Quick Spit Antifog, and my own spit. NOTHING WORKS FOR ME! :cry:
