Goggles

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

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

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.

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

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:

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

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

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.

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?

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.