backstroke ~ bright sun protection ~ goggles

RE: backstroke ~ bright sun protection ~ goggles

Former Member — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:47:41 GMT

I do open turns, and the sunglasses fall off easily without the cap on, but the cap holds them firmly in place. As opposed to goggles, the sunglasses have rigid arms going back past the ears, and I've ordered a strap for additional security. The sun is almost directly overhead, so a baseball cap or visor would not work. I have three pair of swim goggles, and the sunglasses work far better than any of them.

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Former Member — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:18:56 GMT

I go under water, somewhat like this, but don't do any dolphin kicks.

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Sojerz — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:53:12 GMT

If the sun glasses don't work, try a baseball cap or golf visor. :D I used tinted mirrored vanquishers and they've been great, until I pulled too hard on the strap and it broke the connection off.:bitching:

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knelson — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:39:05 GMT

Do you do open turns when swimming backstroke? It seems like sunglasses would come off for sure if you did flips.

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MSK — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:27:27 GMT

I wore the tinted Sporti 2 optical goggles that are similar to Speedo Vanquishers and could see just fine. I rather like the sunglasses idea though :)

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orca1946 — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:15:27 GMT

So even with open turns, you don't go under water on your push off? That seems a much slower way to progress.

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Former Member — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:54:19 GMT

I took my regular sunglasses 10529 to the pool today and they're great! They promptly fell off when I got in the pool, but stayed firmly in place for 2500 yards of backstroke with my swim cap on top. What a contrast from just a few days ago. The vision is full and quite comfortable. I like the metallic protection, as the sky was dark and I didn't even notice the sun. The cap protected my forehead but my cheeks got red. I'm very impressed with these and will use them from now on for the backstroke. I've ordered a pair of silver metallic Swedish goggles 10530 as well but doubt they'll be any better.

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Former Member — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:19:50 GMT

You can try Swedes. You'll either love them or hate them! I wear Swedes about 25 years and I love them!! never try anything else...

RE: backstroke ~ bright sun protection ~ goggles

knelson — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:39:04 GMT

You can try Swedes. You'll either love them or hate them!

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Former Member — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:42:17 GMT

Swedish goggles don't have a gasket, and appear to have 100% vision. Plus I can get them with metallic coating for sun protection. Any comments about these? Here's a review.

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Former Member — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:31:11 GMT

Not sure if sunglasses would be legal ?? Do you have a source, and what might be the reasoning?

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knelson — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:09:51 GMT

Why do you need a wide field of vision? If you've got backstroke flags, your head should be still and only looking for those. If you don't have flags (as I don't at my pool), you can still keep your head still and just learn your overall stroke count by length. You always swim dead straight in backstroke outside? I sure don't! That said, I think you've just got to live with the fact that you can't see behind you during backstroke. Just keep the lanelines in your peripheral vision and that's about the best you can do. I hit the lanelines a lot, but I don't think increased peripheral vision from my goggles would help. Perhaps I'm wrong. I also use the mirrored Vanquishers.

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orca1946 — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:41:13 GMT

Not sure if sunglasses would be legal ??

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Former Member — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:24:15 GMT

Why do you need a wide field of vision? To see with, go straight, be more comfortable, and be more aware of surroundings, in particular of people who don't know where they're going. I see no reason for having a restricted vision. Thanks for the recommendations!

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Patrick W. Brundage — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:10:01 GMT

Why do you need a wide field of vision? If you've got backstroke flags, your head should be still and only looking for those. If you don't have flags (as I don't at my pool), you can still keep your head still and just learn your overall stroke count by length. Best sun-protection goggles I've found are the Speedo Vanquisher Mirrored Smoke goggles. Of course, mine are like circa 2010, or earlier, so not sure if the current version is as dark.

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flystorms — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 05:38:58 GMT

Try the Roka goggles. I'm pretty sure you can only get them online right now, but I have a pair and can see really well out of them for OW swimming, plus they have quite a few with different types of shading. www.rokasports.com/.../r1-goggle