I have read how several members on this board swear by the Barracuda goggles, and would like to know which model you use for which type of swimming. I want a pair that, ideally, I could use for both my hour and a half swim sessions, as well as for racing. However, if one style is better for the one activity over the other, please tell me which you use.
Thanks.
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You might find you need 2 different pairs. I use the B300 for most (if not all) of my swimming. I have 2 pairs both are B300 but one has a flat profile and the other a more raised profile. One is fog-resistant and I'm not sure what the other one is but I think UV protection. Both seem to be relatively fog-free. I did get the tinted lens to wear during the summer while swimming days outdoors. I have the clear for indoor swimming.
The mission is to find a pair that feels good, fits well and just stick with that one. Alot depends on the shape of your eye socket and the profile of your eyes.
Check out the site for barracudas (try the company site--just do a search for barracudas). They have better pix on that site and may be better able to guide you at customer service.
There is some care that is involved with these goggles. You don't just throw them in your swim bag and forget about them. They really do need to be washed in cool water after using and line dried before placing back in the provided packaging. I sometimes wash mine with phisoderm to get off the body oil and to try and keep the foam clean. I've even taken a light bleach solution to the foam to get down the mold that can develop in the foam.
I haven't had any allergic reaction to the foam even with the slight mold problem.
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You might find you need 2 different pairs. I use the B300 for most (if not all) of my swimming. I have 2 pairs both are B300 but one has a flat profile and the other a more raised profile. One is fog-resistant and I'm not sure what the other one is but I think UV protection. Both seem to be relatively fog-free. I did get the tinted lens to wear during the summer while swimming days outdoors. I have the clear for indoor swimming.
The mission is to find a pair that feels good, fits well and just stick with that one. Alot depends on the shape of your eye socket and the profile of your eyes.
Check out the site for barracudas (try the company site--just do a search for barracudas). They have better pix on that site and may be better able to guide you at customer service.
There is some care that is involved with these goggles. You don't just throw them in your swim bag and forget about them. They really do need to be washed in cool water after using and line dried before placing back in the provided packaging. I sometimes wash mine with phisoderm to get off the body oil and to try and keep the foam clean. I've even taken a light bleach solution to the foam to get down the mold that can develop in the foam.
I haven't had any allergic reaction to the foam even with the slight mold problem.
