Here are some things I have learned about the Main line of Baracuda swim goggles. Standard, B-300 and Medalist, these are the original line and have the thick foam seal sponges.
1. There are three lenses a plain lens which is curved, a fog resistant lens which is flat and a curved super plastic "Premire" lens. All three will fog and letting a bit of water in to slosh around will keep off the fog. The curved lenses allow nearsighted swimmers to see better under water as the act like a glasses lens in a way. Nearsighted swimmers may see better out out the water with the flat fog lens.
2. The fog lens has a coating which can become smeared and make things worse, they can become scratched inside. You can put some toothpaste on the lens and use your finger to polish off the fog coating. If the lenses are smoked or blue it will make them clearer as it will remove some of the color.
3. There are two adjustments which can be made.the head strap and the nose piece with the little tool (wrench) that comes with the goggles. Look for leaks at the areas around the nose bridge and the outer area by the straps.
4. Barracuda can polish up and replace foam sponges ect if you send your goggles back or you can buy a repair kit for the three types with new sponges head bands and clips for about 6 dollars. First remove all old headband, and sponges, then clean up the frames replace the headband and clip, then wipe the frame seal area with alcohol and put the new sponges on to line up with the small holes to adjust the nose bridge.
5. If you wear a more watertite swim cap like the chin strapped bubble crepe cap the goggles can leak at the edges if they go over the cap. The bubble crepe caps have a sponge rubber inner seal and are a bit thicker at the edge then most swim caps so the goggles can be raised a bit at that point . Put your cap and goggles on and look in a mirror to see if the goggle is on the swim cap or push hard on the goggle and you will see a bit of imprint of the swim cap on the goggle sponge. trim a small bit of the goggle foam down and you will have a good seal on the goggle. The B300 design is more prone to this as they are more of a "wrap around " style.
6. The clip area in the goggles can break out. If this happens get some epoxy glue and mix it up and glue the clip in. If you do this you will have to remember to lift the goggles away from the face when putting them on so as to not drag the sponges.
7. Storing the Barracudas in a swim bag jammed with towels ect can leave your towel marks on the sponge. Ideally the goggles should be stored in a box where they can not be mashed. But we all know how long the factory plastic box lasts! If your Barracudas sponges do get mashed let them sit for a few days if you can borrow other goggles and they will recover
8. The fog drops work better then the fog coatings but have to be reapplied after about two swims. Also some people may have to tighten the goggles up a good amount to get a watertite fit.
I use the Standard goggle and find them comfortable and watertite. Yes they are "expensive" but all in all swim gear is cheap compared to some sports, I pay way more on swim fees then any other single item. Hoe these tips help you!
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Originally posted by lapswimmr
7. Storing the Barracudas in a swim bag jammed with towels ect can leave your towel marks on the sponge. Ideally the goggles should be stored in a box where they can not be mashed. But we all know how long the factory plastic box lasts!
One thing I learned, which actually became the key to getting them adjusted properly, is to NOT use the plastic insert that is supposed to help the goggles keep their shape (as suggested in the instructions on the box). I would adjust the goggles and get them sealing properly against my face, but I found that the insert wasn't quite the same size as my face and was forcing the foam out of shape after I worked so hard to get it adjusted. It was quite frustrating to follow the directions on the box, get them to fit perfectly, then have them leak uncontrollably the next day.
Now I don't put them in a box or bag at all, but carry them loose in my hand by the strap. Luckily my pool is right across the street from my office, so I don't have far to walk with them dangling. If I had to store them, I would probably just put them in the plastic box without the stupid insert.
