I bought the anti-fog Barracudas and after a long, difficult battle managed to get them adjusted so they don't leak. Now I realize that having water leaking into them was the only thing keeping them clear, with the water sloshing around and washing away the condensation. Now that there's no water running in, I can't see anything after 50m!
I have tried the Speedo anti-fog solution with success that varies from day to day. Sometimes it doesn't work at all. Other times I'll get a mild fog that's workable. It seems to work best when I give it two applications between workouts, but even then the results are disappointing.
So. Fog juice, anyone?
Any recommendations on alternative brands of fog solutions, or any other techniques I might try so I can actually see the pace clock?
Oh, I already tried putting them on before getting into the pool. They fog even then, just from the moisture in my eyes. I really don't want to go back to my Speedo goggles, which didn't seem to have this problem. The Speedos gave me rings, the Barracudas don't.
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I've also tried quite a few goggles. I get the best fit and use from the Nike H-3000s. They last about 6 months (or a little more) completely fog- and trouble- free .... I'll have to try the soap soak method at my next interval! and see if I can stretch that out.
I think it's interesting that they are also about a $10 goggle. ($8.50@ if you order a bunch from 4seasons). I've used the racetech ... which are great, but just don't fit me quite as well as these. Unfortunately, I think the trick is to try quite a few pairs until you snag the exact shape and fit for you. As far as a few months trouble-free, it looks like you can expect to be in the $9-12 market. TYR Velocity looks like they'll be good also.
I also got some good advice on this board ... when you find the goggle that works well for you buy a bunch. They might be discontinued soon.
Good Luck!
I've also tried quite a few goggles. I get the best fit and use from the Nike H-3000s. They last about 6 months (or a little more) completely fog- and trouble- free .... I'll have to try the soap soak method at my next interval! and see if I can stretch that out.
I think it's interesting that they are also about a $10 goggle. ($8.50@ if you order a bunch from 4seasons). I've used the racetech ... which are great, but just don't fit me quite as well as these. Unfortunately, I think the trick is to try quite a few pairs until you snag the exact shape and fit for you. As far as a few months trouble-free, it looks like you can expect to be in the $9-12 market. TYR Velocity looks like they'll be good also.
I also got some good advice on this board ... when you find the goggle that works well for you buy a bunch. They might be discontinued soon.
Good Luck!
