Question: I am having a problem with finding the perfect goggles. They either leak, scratch, or I can't seem to adjust them properly. The last resort came when I bought a pair of TYR hydrovision goggles that seemed to fit perfectly, and were advertised as antifog, and UVB protected. Fog appeared pretty quickly, so I took them off, and tried to wipe them clean with my suit, then later a towel. Now that lens is all scratched up. No one ever told me that one can't clean these plastic lenses?
Anyone else have problems like this?
Sylvia:doh:
I use the Vanquishers, not perfect fit but close enough. I believe part of the "fogging" may be offgassing from the plastic lenses when exposed to heat of human body. I dip mine in the water (just tilt slightly away from my face, put head under water so water reaches both sides of the plastic lens).
Winter mountain climbers use a product called Cat Crap, which they rub inside their glacier goggles to prevent fogging. The environment is not the same, as the rule of thumb in this sport is "no exposed flesh," so they can't be donning and doffing goggles all day. And it's generally drier than a pool.:agree:
I have heard a little saliva also works, but don't remember for which kind of goggles. Or just take an extra pair to practice. About scratches: cheap plastic lenses might allow one to rub out the scratch, if it is not too deep.
Regards, VB
I use the Vanquishers, not perfect fit but close enough. I believe part of the "fogging" may be offgassing from the plastic lenses when exposed to heat of human body. I dip mine in the water (just tilt slightly away from my face, put head under water so water reaches both sides of the plastic lens).
Winter mountain climbers use a product called Cat Crap, which they rub inside their glacier goggles to prevent fogging. The environment is not the same, as the rule of thumb in this sport is "no exposed flesh," so they can't be donning and doffing goggles all day. And it's generally drier than a pool.:agree:
I have heard a little saliva also works, but don't remember for which kind of goggles. Or just take an extra pair to practice. About scratches: cheap plastic lenses might allow one to rub out the scratch, if it is not too deep.
Regards, VB
