one day I was so tired that I forgot my goggles. so, I bought a pair at the pool, and have had goggle rings and depressions everytime I use them.
There are plenty of Baracuda models to choose from...which ones would you recommend?
Also, are there different brands and models that would save me from damaging my skin?
Please help! I don't want to look like a 40 year old 29 year old!
Best to all,
JoAnne
Former Member
Buy yourself some sweedish goggles. If you are concerned about appearances, then trust me Baracudas will make you look OLD!
googles from Barracuda are what I've been wearing for the past 6-8 years. This was after a plastic surgeon noticed that the tissue around my eyes was starting to breakdown from the Speedos I was wearing. The positive pressure have a foam that fits closely to your facial structure after a few wearings. Your face doesn't confirm to the pads--the pads confirm to YOUR face.
I've had good luck with the B300 but it appears they have a newer model called the Ultimate that also looks comfortable.
Barracudas may look a little "other worldly" while swimming BUT plastic surgery can really make one look strange on a permanent basis.
yes, I know that many people in their 40's, 50's and 60's and 70's and 80's are very attractive. It's just that I'm 28, soon to be 29, and would rather look that age, as apposed to 40--I've got time to look 40, I just don't want to do it when I'm still in my 20's. For pete's sakes, there's just a smidgeon on 20's left for me!
Great day everybody,
jerrycat
You might want to try Tyr's Velocity or Advant goggles. They are low profile, look good and are as comfortable as anything I have put on my head. The good thing is that they aren't so low profile that they fog up. In fact, they don't fog up much if at all, and if they do fog up, put a little anti-fog by water gear on the lens and you can go for hours without problem.
Hook'em
Blue
The Original Baracudas dont mark up your face. These are The Standard (original 1st model) The Medalist a smaller model and B300 a wrap around look. All have thick seals and are comfortable, They can be hard to get fitted right because the nose bridge must be adjusted with the little L tool with the goggles and the head band also must be adjusted and they are a double band with two adjustments. All that said they really must be tighted up a bit for the first swims and then they will settle on the face and mold to your shape. They also must be protected so the foam seal does not get squashed in your swim bag. All this is too much for some people the fine adjustments , ect. and they give up on them. Additionally they will fog as all goggles will and this can be mistaken for leaks by some. The best way to keep out fog is to let a little water in to swish around. One good feature of the original Barracudas is a repair kit that sells for about 6 dollars and you can replace the foam seal and the headband and clip. Some swim caps can cause a interference with the goggle seal especially with the B300 as they wrap around, and if the cap is a thicker style. I like the Standards and a bubble strap cap for the best hair and eye protection, and yes they can be "goofy looking: but all comfortable "swim nurd " items are (nose plug?) .. However the newest Barracudas of the 3 "Classic" original styles have a black foam seal which is softer then then the original white seal and very water tight too, some swimmers will feel the black foam may not have as much of a "Goofy Look" Anyway For max beauty in the pool swim heads up goggleless and capless "Hollywood Style" Personally I just like to swim and get some good exercise.
i have same problem,only way i reduce it is to rinse my face as soon as i get home this is usually about half an hour after showering,you can still smell the chlorine even then but this does reduce it,its so easy to forget to do this but then a glance in the mirror an hour later reminds you to do it,my eyes have not been as bad since doing this
