Today the coach had us doing starts. This was my first time doing this in many years, and an old Bugaboo resurfaced: No matter what I try or do, my goggles will not stay sealed!
Has anyone had troubles with goggles on starts? What are some things to try? I've already been through the obvious things like strap tension and different head positions on entry. I sure would like to get this figured out, it's going to limit me otherwise.
almost everyone i've seen with persistent goggle issues on starts had one of two things wrong:
1- poor dive form
TO FIX: ditch the goggles and work on form. once you and your coach have that down pat, put the goggles back on and try again.
2- poor google fit
TO FIX:
some goggles are not made for competition and the previous suggestion to try a different brand/style may help for some.
try a style that has a single, long goggle strap that will wrap around your head TWICE. the two straps provide a more study fit.
goggles should fit snug around the head. if your strap circumference is within 1 to 2 inches of your actual head circumference, then your strap is way too loose. tighten it a bit
a cap will disguise poor goggle fit - to an extent. if your strap is still too loose, the problem will probably continue.
try a new strap. silicone straps and bungees work quite well.
where are your straps in the back of your head? if they are under your ears, move them up to the bottom-most end of the crown of your head, just below where any cowlicks would be. the strap should be in a straight line from goggle to back of head.
almost everyone i've seen with persistent goggle issues on starts had one of two things wrong:
1- poor dive form
TO FIX: ditch the goggles and work on form. once you and your coach have that down pat, put the goggles back on and try again.
2- poor google fit
TO FIX:
some goggles are not made for competition and the previous suggestion to try a different brand/style may help for some.
try a style that has a single, long goggle strap that will wrap around your head TWICE. the two straps provide a more study fit.
goggles should fit snug around the head. if your strap circumference is within 1 to 2 inches of your actual head circumference, then your strap is way too loose. tighten it a bit
a cap will disguise poor goggle fit - to an extent. if your strap is still too loose, the problem will probably continue.
try a new strap. silicone straps and bungees work quite well.
where are your straps in the back of your head? if they are under your ears, move them up to the bottom-most end of the crown of your head, just below where any cowlicks would be. the strap should be in a straight line from goggle to back of head.
