How do I keep my otherwise well-fitted goggles in place when I hit the water off the starting block, BESIDES making them tighter? I never used them in high school meets, because of the same problem. But, I really DO want to use them now in my first Masters swim meet...
Problem: I have a narrow face and bone structure that makes goggles very difficult to fit. Trying them on the same way I do a mask (making sure there is good suction w/o the strap on), I finally found the last pair to fit, after trying every single model on at ***'s Sporting Goods. I ended up with an Aqua Sphere that I like that doesn't leak water and stays in place comfortably when I swim. BUT, even when I tighten up the strap, it still slips when I hit the water off the blocks, even while wearing a cap. I am trying to get my arms and head in the correct position, but I am still not sure what I am doing wrong. (I've been watching You Tube videos, since I am swimming most of the time on my own, because I am located too far from the closest Masters team.)
Any advice would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
Elaine
Great reminder- thanks!
I wouldn't mind trying to find another pair of goggles, but I tried several models on at other stores, before trying them ALL at ***'s. I was just lucky to find anything that fit! I'll keep on trying whenever I'm at a sporting goods store... (There isn't a swim specialty store in my area.)
To the extent that your problem is really one of fit of the goggles rather than the form of your dive, I wonder if you are trying goggles that have adjustable nose pieces? It seems like most of the time when I can't get a good fit it's because the individual lenses aren't the right distance apart--though in my case, I usually need to make them wider rather than narrower. It can also really affect that feeling of suction too. Sometimes when I try on goggles out of the box they won't feel like they fit--only to fit well when I swap out the nose pieces.
If you haven't already, it might be worthwhile looking online for an inexpensive pair that's adjustable and see if a narrower nose piece helps. Swedish goggles are really cheap and you basically tie them together, so you can make them any width you want. On the other hand, something a little more expensive like the Speedo Vanquisher usually comes with 5 nose pieces you can try--and if they are still too wide, I've seen people use bits of rubber strap to hold the goggles together.
Hope that helps.
Great reminder- thanks!
I wouldn't mind trying to find another pair of goggles, but I tried several models on at other stores, before trying them ALL at ***'s. I was just lucky to find anything that fit! I'll keep on trying whenever I'm at a sporting goods store... (There isn't a swim specialty store in my area.)
To the extent that your problem is really one of fit of the goggles rather than the form of your dive, I wonder if you are trying goggles that have adjustable nose pieces? It seems like most of the time when I can't get a good fit it's because the individual lenses aren't the right distance apart--though in my case, I usually need to make them wider rather than narrower. It can also really affect that feeling of suction too. Sometimes when I try on goggles out of the box they won't feel like they fit--only to fit well when I swap out the nose pieces.
If you haven't already, it might be worthwhile looking online for an inexpensive pair that's adjustable and see if a narrower nose piece helps. Swedish goggles are really cheap and you basically tie them together, so you can make them any width you want. On the other hand, something a little more expensive like the Speedo Vanquisher usually comes with 5 nose pieces you can try--and if they are still too wide, I've seen people use bits of rubber strap to hold the goggles together.
Hope that helps.
