Goggles

RE: Goggles

Former Member — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:35:54 GMT

I've tried out nearly every major type of speedoo. I've set on Air Seal XR, perfect for me for training, the air cushion gasket is very confortable even for hours, on my face they don't leak even after a strong pushing off the wall, don't leave strong marks around my eyes, few minutes after the end they're vanished, I don't need to set them very thight. Great pheripherical vision, much wider that with the vanquisher, just a shade less that with the speedsocket. A little costly but very durable, the current pair is over 7 months old and it's still going strong. I wash the inside about every other week with hands' soap and use the anti-fog spray with great result. The aqua racer are on the same level, just a little less confortable, but the smoke color is too faint for me, much better the mirrored aqua version, very cool in outdoor.

RE: Goggles

jgale — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:39:40 GMT

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.

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Former Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:53:43 GMT

Thanks for the ideas. I still haven't heard from anyone re: recommendations on how to clean the inside lenses. Is this a no no?:cry: Baby Shampoo before each swim.

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Former Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:04:14 GMT

I use the large Aqua Sphere ..... for practice, when not diving into pool. I have some smaller goggles for competition, but usually end up swimming without any for the meet. When I go to the pool I take about three goggles with me in case one gets fogged up during practice. I also take my anti fog spray. Ditto although I have dived using the Aqua Sphere (Seal and XP). They stayed on during the dive but I don't like that they both have a small ridge on top which creates quite a bit of resistance (drag) when diving or pushing off. (I compensate by inclining my head forward a few degrees more than normal angle for diving and pushing off.) I usually take six or seven different goggles. Some days, some will fit more hermetically than a Nasa Sealed Chamber, other days it will have to be another one or use a sieve for eye protection. Instead of anti-fog spray, I find that a quick rinse in Baby Shampoo does the trick. (It's also helpful when resting at turns and a beautiful lady swimmer says, "I smell Baby Shampoo." There's an opener.........)

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Former Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:30:08 GMT

I have Barracudas and while they don't leak at all while swimming, the bands will move around unless I get them juuuust right. I don't know how they would fare in a diving situation since I'm not competing at this time. They have not scratched a bit, after a month of use. I can recommend them for practices anyway. As for fogging, I have used the anti-fog drops and don't see much of a difference from spit.

RE: Goggles

tjrpatt — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:43:32 GMT

the Aquashere are good and so are the Speedo Hydrospex. It it hard to find good goggles when you have big eyes. I can't fit my big eyes in those Swedish goggles. Speedo had this goggles that I loved but they discontinued them. I was devastated until I discovered the Aquashere. Plus, no more nose marks.

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osterber — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:56:49 GMT

I still wear the Speedo ultravision. They've been discontinued. I picked up a case of them in closeout from a Canadian vendor. (For awhile, they were available only in Canada... but then were discontinued there.) -Rick

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:12:00 GMT

My 9 year old son and I both LOVE Speedo Vanquishers - they are lightweight and they don't leak on either of us. He had a major problem with goggles coming off when diving in...I couldn't find any that "felt right". It's different for everyone, but once you find a style you like, stick with them...

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:56:15 GMT

Speedo Futurity Jrs work great for me.....and Target usually has them for about $10

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Sylvia — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:51:50 GMT

I"m back asking questions about goggles. Any new ideas on leakproof ones?

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:39:00 GMT

I have "Feldman" type buggy eyes... and no it is not my thyroid, just a fact, when I try on standard goggles, my eye hits the inside of the goggle, feels really wierd and uncomfortable. Have used many masks, and the best so far is the wired Barracuda mask.. It is very big however, look like a scuba diver more than a swimmer. ....anyone know of anything in between? thanks in advance. Oh. and spit works the best at anti fog that I have found.

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:43:52 GMT

I used to wear Tyr Technoflex and was constantly replacing them because they scratched up on the inside... apparently I have abrasive eyelashes. :confused: Then either my eye sockets changed or their molds did, they didn't fit any more. After trying a few different types I settled on Speedo Hydrospex. They don't scratch nearly as easily and they pass the dry face test, which is where you press the lenses up against your eye sockets without actually putting on the straps and see if there is any suction when you take them away again. If there is, they're a good fit and not as likely to leak. Buying from a shop that lets you try them on is a big time and money saver in the long run, if you can find such a place. If you're in the western provinces of Canada any time in the future, the Swimco chain is good for that. (NAYY)

RE: Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:56:05 GMT

Wash mine with baby shampoo with slight cleansing action of digits. I use a spray or a liquid from Speedo or other (can't remember name) anti-fog. The fogging is from body heat + oil from pool. Thus the need for cleansing with shampoo and thorough rinsing to not hurt eyes. I use the large Aqua Sphere or other large goggle for practice, when not diving into pool. I have some smaller goggles for competition, but usually end up swimming without any for the meet. When I go to the pool I take about three goggles with me in case one gets fogged up during practice. I also take my anti fog spray.

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:09:10 GMT

Today I got a flyer from finis, fromthe address i believe finis got my name from USmS because the USMS is the only place I use the way they had my name, that would give me free goggles if I bought a certain amount of their goods. Has anyone used finis goggles? What about the resistance belt?

RE: Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:01:17 GMT

One advantage of having a few different models is that some days model A, which didn't leak yesterday will leak today and model B will be hermetic. (It will also throw off, other swimmers, who want to complain about the swimmer with the blue/smoke XYZ goggles, when you're in there with your clear black FGH ones.) :D Very good suggestion :D (although they usually identify you by your swim cap or swim suit, so I suggest having different colored caps :D) To answer the cleaning question: when there is fog, I just use my finger to clean it and that's fine.

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ViveBene — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:38:26 GMT

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

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Former Member — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:37:55 GMT

The thing to do is (yes, unfortunately, $pend a little and) try different makes and models. Since they don't have fitting rooms for goggles that simulate actual swimming conditions, you'll find the near-perfect one by trial and error. You can always donate the ones that are absolutely a sieve. Once you find the near-perfect one, buy a few because (in my personal experience) every time I found a make/model that didn't leak, it has been discontinued. One advantage of having a few different models is that some days model A, which didn't leak yesterday will leak today and model B will be hermetic. (It will also throw off, other swimmers, who want to complain about the swimmer with the blue/smoke XYZ goggles, when you're in there with your clear black FGH ones.) :D

RE: Goggles

Sylvia — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:30:23 GMT

Thanks for the ideas. I still haven't heard from anyone re: recommendations on how to clean the inside lenses. Is this a no no?:cry:

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swimshark — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:11:10 GMT

I like the Speedo Female Vanquishers. They do fog after a few weeks of usage but then I just spit in them and rub it around and they will go most of the rest of the practice well. I had a pair of Nikes that scratched the first time I used them. So disappointed. Alison

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art_z — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:35:35 GMT

I've had good luck with the Tyr Technoflex 2.0 (iirc) but the anti fog does wear out after a few weeks. still, the fit my face the best.

RE: Goggles

Sylvia — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:42:17 GMT

Lynna: Thanks for your response. I will check out the aqua sphere ones. They actually describe an antiscratch coating. Have your heard of my problem with cleaning the inside lenses? Sylvia

RE: Goggles

Former Member — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:16:37 GMT

Hi Sylvia - My favorite goggles are Aqua Sphere and Barracuda; and I've never had issues with scratching on either. Good luck!