Contacts and Goggles

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 15:18:16 GMT

I have to second Socket Rockets from Tyr, contacts or no contacts :) I also put the strap under my cap.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 09:23:02 GMT

I have worn contacts with my Tyr's, Speedo's, and Views without any issues. The ones with the silicone seals seem to work a lot better than the foam seals (or no seals at all) for me. I'm not doing racing starts, though, but this is probably just a matter of adjusting the tightness of the straps if the goggles are not leaking through everything else.....

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:03:43 GMT

Hi Dorothy!! :) Thank you all for the tips. I just got contacts so I was a bit nervous about plunging in with them. I asked the doc if it was OK and he said just be sure the goggles don't leak and it's not a problem.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:43:15 GMT

My kid wears Seal Kids over her contacts, no leaks and no marks on the face so far. She also Boogie boards on the waves wearing both contacts and the Seal Kids goggles. The adult size should work as well too. Plus, you got the choice of mirror lenses that the kids don't have. clyde

RE: Contacts and Goggles

waves101 — Thu, 22 Jan 2004 08:16:56 GMT

View Snyper's work great and last for up to a year before replacement.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:33:12 GMT

Originally posted by scolopax I never did learn to dive with goggles so I take my contacts out for competition Try wearing your hat over your goggles! Paul

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:06:05 GMT

TYR socket rockets These goggles are like swedish originals EXCEPT they have the following characteristics: 1) cushioned gasket 2) elastic nose-piece 3) small clasp for adjusting strap length (no knots needed) 4) straps that have yet (4 month, swimming 3-4x/week 1.5 hr workouts) to rot

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:49:12 GMT

I have tried speedos and another brand (I think it was called Lane 4?) in the past. I could only get them to stop leaking if they were very tight. Constricting blood flow tight. About a month ago, I got a pair of Baracuda's. They are awesome. The don't leak - and I don't have them tight at all. Very comfortable.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:14:16 GMT

I like Speedo Futurity Jr. They are small and stay inside the eye socket. They are the only goggles I use in competition. They quit making them for a while, but I have heard they are going to start making them again.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:07:08 GMT

Originally posted by Scansy I could only get them to stop leaking I smear a thin layer of vaseline on the suction pad. This prevents them leaking for me

RE: Contacts and Goggles

scolopax — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:37:34 GMT

I like Hind goggles though I have had trouble finding them in the past. I never did learn to dive with goggles so I take my contacts out for competition. goggles are a pretty personal choice; I have friends with contacts that prefer the 'flat' speedo type. When you find a pair you like buy a dozen.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:27:18 GMT

Hiya Venus! :)

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:42:17 GMT

I really like tyr racetech also. Tim

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 06:29:22 GMT

I fooled around with different pairs of goggles myself. After losing a contact lens during a meet (goggles slipped over one eye), I was even more determined to fix the problem. Result: I've been using Speedo Vanquisher goggles without a problem.

RE: Contacts and Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 06:00:26 GMT

TYR Racetech work well for me.