I am looking to get a new pair of "off-the-shelf" (non-custom ground) optical goggles and wonder if anyone has suggestions.
I have been using AquaGoggles (http://www.aquagoggles.com), but they have a weak point at the attachment of the strap to the lenses and they break there far too often. Other than that, I'd be happy to stick with them, but I'm afraid that one day they will break 30 seconds before the start of a major race. I have also used View goggles (problem: piece across nose bridge rubs), Kiefers (problem: not UV protective), Speedo (problem: not UV protective) and Barracudas (problem: over-engineered crap).
Ideally, here is what I'm looking for in order of importance:
1) UV protective
2) Silicone gaskets & strap.
3) Amber/yellow tint or, failing that, darker tint. (Don't want clear.)
4) Antifogging material on the inside.
It would also be nice if they allow you to order them with different lens powers, although I would buy 2 pair and mix-and-match if not.
I can't wear contacts so that option is out as well.
Anyone have any suggestions?
-LBJ
Well, you have pretty much gone through all of the optical goggles that I have tried over the years and if you can’t find a model that works, I can only offer one other suggestion. However, I have not personally tried it, so I can’t vouch for any success stories.
Have you tried to find a pair of regular goggles you like and then apply optical press-ins? I think 3-M makes them, but it has been a year or so since I ran across the information.
Well, you have pretty much gone through all of the optical goggles that I have tried over the years and if you can’t find a model that works, I can only offer one other suggestion. However, I have not personally tried it, so I can’t vouch for any success stories.
Have you tried to find a pair of regular goggles you like and then apply optical press-ins? I think 3-M makes them, but it has been a year or so since I ran across the information.
