Goggle Woes

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 07:23:45 GMT

Originally posted by SWinkleblech Duct Tape!!!! It won't hurt as much when you try and take them off.:D Duct tape fixes everything! There is a even a beer commercial that proves it (I think for Miller) - the announcer says "The High Life man knows that if the Pharohs had duct tape the pyramids would be standing." (Or was it the leaning tower of Pisa wouldn't be leaning or Stonehenge would be all together....) Anyway, duct tape fixes everything!:)

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 06:29:45 GMT

Originally posted by swimrat SUPER GLUE!!!!:D Duct Tape!!!! It won't hurt as much when you try and take them off.:D

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susanehr — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 04:13:47 GMT

My problem was fogging and a dark enough color to wear outdoors during the summer and for backstroke, but not too dark that I couldn't see. I found the best of both worlds and it also solved a long-standing problem of the nose piece digging into my nose (I have close set eyes)....The View goggles. The eye piece isn't soft and cuishy, but it fits my eyes very well. The orange or yellow color is quite soothing in an outside. I've even noticed a lot of teammates sporting these goggles. P.S. I agree with the keeping the strap loose and adjusting the nose piece.

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 15:53:44 GMT

i had been using a tyr pair for a long time...they have silicone type of seal (can't remember the name of them) but they are excellent. the only problem is that they fit so well I have signifigant rings (which equates to damage of the skin--yikes!) so I bought a pair of speedo super seal for women. they sem neat. have a sticky seal pad and things, but really these things have been a huge disapointment. it looks like i either go back to the tyr and risk skin damage, or make the leap to barracudas. it's worth the 30 bucks if the goggles work, and don't damage the delicate eye skin. we'll see--i just hate to trade good skin for a great goggle fit.

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 15:09:57 GMT

Originally posted by kadster So many choices!!!! :confused: ... Outside of Thorpe and VO2max, nothing gets this group going like a discussion of goggles!:)

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 13:36:58 GMT

So many choices!!!! :confused: just kidding. thanks, again, for the input.

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Former Member — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 13:41:52 GMT

I said it once, and I'll say it again... The best goggles in the world are either Speedo's GCGs or Vanquishers. The GCG 's have a thin neoprene seal, where the Vanquishers have silicone gaskets. Both include adjustable nose pieces, which solve the nose bridge concerns. On a side note, tighter goggle straps don't necessarily mean a tighter seal. Also, I would agree with wearing your goggles underneath your cap if you're diving. Otherwise, in my opinion, it doesn't matter how you wear them.

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aquageek — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:50:14 GMT

I have to admit those darn vanquishers don't fit me at all and I'm fairly average in features, slightly uglier than most, however. I really wanted the vanquishers to work for me but they leaked something awful. I'm a fan of TYR Racetech.

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swimshark — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:53:38 GMT

Speedo also makes female vanquishers that fit really well on me. I used a Nike goggle at my last meet and really lie it as well. It is very similar to the vanquisher.

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waves101 — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 04:40:04 GMT

Try TUSA Spyder goggles. They are fashioned after the Swedes but have a thin silicone gasket. They are almost indestructable as I can usually get a year's wear out of a single pair. Much better than any other goggle I've ever tried. Can be purchased via swimx.com. Do have an adjustable nose piece.

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knelson — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 01:04:26 GMT

I like the GCGs too. They are comfortable and I really like the silicone strap better than the traditional rubber. The rubber straps always break down after a few months. Add me to the camp that never liked the Swede goggles.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:35:14 GMT

SUPER GLUE!!!!:D

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:04:17 GMT

Originally posted by Karen Duggan I have found that in determining which goggles work, it comes down to the bridge size of my nose. If the nose piece of the goggles is too wide they leak, too narrow they leak... swedish goggles are great because it's a string for the adjustment instead of a piece of plastic with only a couple of settings. Do you dive with goggles? Not that it matters, but some people think it's the goggles that come off, when it's actually the dive itself that causes them to come off. Could definitely be a 'bridge' thing. It feels like that is where I get the separation. And I don't do any diving. That would probably pull them off my face alone. At this point, just pushing off too forcefully can cause a leak.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 07:52:24 GMT

Originally posted by Conniekat8 Make sure your swimcap (if you're wearing one) is not stuck under the goggles Rule number 1) Cap must ALWAYS goes over straps.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 07:41:48 GMT

Make sure your swimcap (if you're wearing one) is not stuck under the goggles, that's a leak in the making right there. Sometimes it's tricky finding goggles that fit your face.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 07:33:24 GMT

Originally posted by kadster I'm just wondering if there is some trick to getting the perfect seal. I put a thin layer of Vaseline around the rim. If you have a close fitting pair, that can be a lot gentler for keeping the water out than tightening them down too much. Paul

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Karen Duggan — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 01:36:16 GMT

I wonder what VO2Max shampoo would do to your goggles? I bet you'd have x-ray vision! (joke from other thread) I used to wear compy's but those are now called something else. I prefer the swedish goggles although they took some getting used to (with no gasket)- actually they are just like compys without the gasket. I have found that in determining which goggles work, it comes down to the bridge size of my nose. If the nose piece of the goggles is too wide they leak, too narrow they leak... swedish goggles are great because it's a string for the adjustment instead of a piece of plastic with only a couple of settings. I agree with, I think it was, Mattson that when you try them on, try them without the strap, you should get suction, but not too much! Whenever I get new goggles and I'm adjusting the strap that's what I do. Do you dive with goggles? Not that it matters, but some people think it's the goggles that come off, when it's actually the dive itself that causes them to come off.

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:18:28 GMT

Have you tried washing them with Johnson's baby shampoo? It cuts down on the oil (from your lashes and skin) which may be clouding the lens. I also wash my goggles with Phisoderm and that also gets rid of the oil along with some of the "gunk" on the pads.

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:10:15 GMT

While we're on the subject of goggles: I don't seem to be able to wear a pair of goggles for more than about 2 months before they start to develop a foggy coating that doesn't wash off with shower water. By the time I've been wearing them 3 or 4 months. the coating has gotten so bad they're unusable and have to be replaced. Does anybody else have this problem? Has anyone found a way around it (short of buying a new pair of goggles several times a year)?

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:00:35 GMT

You all rock!! Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to invest in a new pair, sounds like. Bummer. Oh well. If it means hours of enjoyable, leak-proof swimming... C'EST LA VIE!!!:D

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 10:32:16 GMT

The best goggles in the world: Speedo GCG's or Vanquishers

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 10:29:23 GMT

Sparx is right. I started swimming about a year and a half ago. I had all the same problems with goggles that you do. Then I got a pair of Barracudas. They are more expensive, but worth it. I adjusted mine at home when I got them, and have had no trouble since. They were leak-proof for me right out of the package. Now, I have been playing to loosen them to see how far I can go without leaking. They barely leave a mark on my face anymore! Of course, I don't start from blocks at all.

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swimr4life — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 07:23:31 GMT

Amen shipleywm! Speedo Ghg's or Vanquishers are THE BEST! They're comfortable and don't leak!

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 06:29:17 GMT

i heard barracuda goggles have great seals once you find out how to adjust them properly...unfortunately unavailable in uk and postage fee astro...

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mattson — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 02:09:13 GMT

You just have to experiment until you find something that works. :cool: Other people love the swedish goggles, but I don't. It feels like they fit around my eyeballs, which is an uncomfortable feeling. I liked the large lens Speedo goggles with foam gasket (which I don't see around anymore :( ), as they fit well around my eye socket. A good fit is if you can get the goggles to stay in place *without* using the straps (even if it is just for a moment). You should also do a "goggles" search, as there have been a number of past threads. Maybe one of them has the answers you are looking for.