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 have been swimming about 5 years (an ex-long time runner with a bad knee) and have gone through a various types of before settling on the Speedo Vanquishers as my goggle of choice. I had reasonably good luck with Tyr Socket Rockets although had some trouble with leaking if I didn't seat them carefully. I also had difficulty keeping them on when going off the blocks. I have none of those troubles with the Vanquishers and use them in the pool and for open water swimming.
In general, I had less luck with goggles that were more oriented towards triathletes (Tyr X-sights, Aquasphere Kaimans, Seal Masks). I have been reasonably satisfied with Barracuda Ultimates as well but find they cut my peripheral vision so they are better for open water than the pool.
All of this is a long way of saying that it helps to try on different brands and models until you find something that really works.
In terms of scratching, I don't use a rough cloth on my goggles and keep them in a case in my swim bag. The Vanquishers come in a hard square plastic case which works well. I use anti-fog drops when the anti-fog coating seems to wear out.
I have been swimming about 5 years (an ex-long time runner with a bad knee) and have gone through a various types of before settling on the Speedo Vanquishers as my goggle of choice. I had reasonably good luck with Tyr Socket Rockets although had some trouble with leaking if I didn't seat them carefully. I also had difficulty keeping them on when going off the blocks. I have none of those troubles with the Vanquishers and use them in the pool and for open water swimming.
In general, I had less luck with goggles that were more oriented towards triathletes (Tyr X-sights, Aquasphere Kaimans, Seal Masks). I have been reasonably satisfied with Barracuda Ultimates as well but find they cut my peripheral vision so they are better for open water than the pool.
All of this is a long way of saying that it helps to try on different brands and models until you find something that really works.
In terms of scratching, I don't use a rough cloth on my goggles and keep them in a case in my swim bag. The Vanquishers come in a hard square plastic case which works well. I use anti-fog drops when the anti-fog coating seems to wear out.
