How many different goggles do you use?

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:33:26 GMT

When my Aqua Sphere Lady Kayenne goggles flooded as a result of a manufacturing defect, I had SwimOutlet.com replace them with Aqua Sphere Seal XPT goggles. Several of the reviewers said the goggles didn't leave marks, however, these are leaving the worst marks ever and making the dark circles under my eyes worse. I love the visibility and comfort of these goggles, but the (excellent!) suction is working too well, even when I keep the strap very loose and try to keep the suction loose. Swimming increases the water presssure to on the goggles; especially when I do SDK drills. Does anybody have a suggestion for this? I have tried applying Vaseline around my eyes before I use my goggles, but my eyes still look like I've been beaten up after a swim workout. I would love to find a solution, because these are the most comfortable goggles I've found yet: www.swimoutlet.com/.../13063.htm Thanks!

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Former Member — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:49:34 GMT

TYR's Femme Ellipse for me... the only ones I found that did't have serious leakage on my face. I think I've used them for 6-7 years now. I do OK with swedes and socket rockets, with minor leakage.

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jethro — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:30:48 GMT

I'm always trying new gear. Maybe I'll pick up a pair of socket rockets. If those are less likely to give me goggle eyes, maybe I can use them whenever I need to be stealthy. I picked up a pair of the socket rockets the other day. I really like them a lot. But I still like my vanquishers, too.

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jethro — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:49:06 GMT

I love socket rockets, they're the only pair of goggles I can wear. I will warn you - they'll stretch, you can tighten them, they'll be fine. Then one day they just kind of break. So always have a spare on hand. Unless you have time to clip off some of the excess from the strap and make a new nose bridge. They're like lithium ion batteries - they generate 99.999% of their max power until suddenly they're just dead. (As opposed to nickel cadmium batteries which I believe start @ 100% and gradually lose their ability to generate power (so a gradually declining slope).) Good to know. I'll see how these hold up. If any piece of gear starts becoming high maintenance, it gets replaced pronto, but hopefully these will last me a good long while.

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bzaks1424 — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:17:26 GMT

I picked up a pair of the socket rockets the other day. I really like them a lot. But I still like my vanquishers, too. I love socket rockets, they're the only pair of goggles I can wear. I will warn you - they'll stretch, you can tighten them, they'll be fine. Then one day they just kind of break. So always have a spare on hand. Unless you have time to clip off some of the excess from the strap and make a new nose bridge. They're like lithium ion batteries - they generate 99.999% of their max power until suddenly they're just dead. (As opposed to nickel cadmium batteries which I believe start @ 100% and gradually lose their ability to generate power (so a gradually declining slope).)

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Former Member — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:41:23 GMT

Women's Vanquishers in: * Green (just replaced them with a fresh pair today, actually) * Violet (works well inside and out) * Clear (for dark pools, will need replacing next) Swedes in: * Green * Blue * Mirrored (for outside) I use the Vanquishers most of the time and occasionally break out the Swedes when I'm feeling old-school. All are on bungees because not only are the factory-supplied straps hard to adjust when wet, my shaky hands make the job even more frustrating. If the coach throws in some starts at the end of practice, I yank them a little tighter and I'm good to go.

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Elaine Krugman — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:19:10 GMT

Update to earlier post on this thread: The Aqua Sphere Kayenne Ladies goggle was awesome until it started flooding- relentlessly! It turns out that not only was mine defective; the whole production run of them were defective. SwimOutlet.com discontinued them and they can't be found on other websites, either, except for Aqua Sphere. SwimOutlet.com gave EXCELLENT customer service to solve the problem: Paid for postage to return them and paid for expedited postage to rush out the goggles I chose to replace them.

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Elaine Krugman — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:25:28 GMT

I only wear Speedo Hydrospex. Clear ones for inside and shaded ones outside. I have 5-10 pairs because I tend to treat myself to a new pair before an event because the anti-fog only lasts so long and everything is so clear at first. Herb, try Ande's tip on keeping your goggles clear for a race: Put a dab of baby shampoo in your goggles, then rinse. I tried that trick after my "anti-fog" goggles fogged and it worked great! :applaud:

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Former Member — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:06:27 GMT

I only wear Speedo Hydrospex. Clear ones for inside and shaded ones outside. I have 5-10 pairs because I tend to treat myself to a new pair before an event because the anti-fog only lasts so long and everything is so clear at first. I'm sure there must be equal or better goggles around but every single other goggle I have ever tried has leaked so I'm never going to switch. Even the new version of Hydrospex leaked immediately so I hope they keep the now dubbed "classic" version around.

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swimmerb212 — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:31:32 GMT

I should also add, since we're talking goggles here, I found a great piece of advice on goggle maintenance on these forums over the spring. Someone suggested keeping goggles in a container with water and a dollop of chlorine removal shampoo between practices. I've been doing that with mine, and they have held up much longer than my last pair did, and have a tendency to fog less. I forget who mentioned it, but great advice, thank you!

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Former Member — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:26:07 GMT

Someone suggested keeping goggles in a container with water and a dollop of chlorine removal shampoo between practices. I remember that post, too. I wonder if soaking it in the shampoo/soap all the time might speed the deterioration of the gasket (silicone or otherwise)?

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FindingMyInnerFish — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:36:13 GMT

Just one pair :blush: Yes I use them for practice and meets and I will tighten them for meets and then just leave them tight until the next meet when I may tighten them again. Somehow though I always seem to have enough strap left. I do carry a spare pair just in case. Ah, relieved to find another "one pair of goggles" person! Just bought a new pair of Kaiman Aquasphere--a friend recommended and lent me a pair for an open water swim I did in July, and I loved them! They were more than I usually spend for goggles, so I may also pick up a pair of Hydrospex for mainly pool use to replace the ones that I have now that are very, very beat up. That way, I figure both pairs will last longer. I like the Hydrospex pretty much, and they've been comfortable, but I was really glad to have the Aquasphere for my long swim.

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swimmerb212 — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:03:59 GMT

Why not use comfortable goggles for all occasions, since the speed effect from the shape of the goggles is negligible? I like the Sweedes for racing, they're the only ones that consistently stay on when I dive in. I was using them for practice, but then I met with my optometrist who convinced me to stop swimming with my contact lenses in because of the risk of bacteria getting behind the lenses. (I still compete with lenses, because I hate walking blind around the pool deck and carrying my glasses to the starting block.) So I switched back to prescription. I used to have a pair of TYR femme 'scripts, and I LOVED THEM. But I gave them away in a moment of foolishness. I can't find them anywhere now, and the regular TYR prescription goggles are hurting like the devil after 1000 yards or so. I think I'll try the Speedo 'scripts, because I used the same mirrored kind for lake swimming this summer, and they were comfy. So my plea here is for Sweedes to make a prescrition lens. OMG what a great day that would be. :)

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jethro — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:32:30 GMT

I'm always trying new gear. Maybe I'll pick up a pair of socket rockets. If those are less likely to give me goggle eyes, maybe I can use them whenever I need to be stealthy.

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:03:28 GMT

I've tried those Kayene's but couldn't get a good seal. Speedo makes a goggle similar to Kayene and it wouldn't seal on me either. The Vista mask looks dorky but raccoon eyes at work look even worse. There's no problem with flip turns either! Who cares about how it looks? Have you seen my purple and white flowered suit! Now, THAT looks dorky, but, hey, it was on clearance and it's indestructible! :afraid: I looked up the mask you have and it looks quite comfortable. If I hadn't bought the Kayenne's, I would give that mask a try!

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Bobinator — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:30:30 GMT

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:42:22 GMT

I have several pairs of TYR Femme Petite (plain colored, metalized colored, and clear) for meets and some practicing. I have started wearing an Aqua Sphere Vista swim mask for early morning practice. I got tired of having rings around my eyes till after lunch. I'm in my 50's and the facial skin just doesn't bounce back as quick as it used to. I have a clear pair and a tinted pair for outdoor swimming. They are ssweet! :blush: The Aquasphere Kayenne Lady goggles are good for that, as well. They don't leave marks the way the TYR Femme Petite goggles do. I took your advice and bought the TYR goggles for meets (and they are perfect for that purpose), but they become quite uncomfortable during long practice swims. The Aquasphere Kayenne's are much softer and have a molded nosepiece. The visibility is also much better and they adjust very quickly and easily, without having to take them off. They are not cheap (only $1 cheaper than my new Speedo), but they were well worth the price! :applaud: www.swimoutlet.com/.../17687.htm

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Bobinator — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:09:27 GMT

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Former Member — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:37:20 GMT

speedo hydrospecs jr - they suit my smaller face - and I just tighten them up for meet. Outdoors I use shaded goggles. I hate going to work with goggle marks around my eyes after morning practice...

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Donna — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 08:17:52 GMT

One time I snuck out of work for a little while. When I got back, someone looked at my eyes and asked "so, how was your swim?" :blush: That is the reason I use rocket sockets for practice. This way I don't have to have goggle eyes at work. But they fall off when I dive in so I don't use them for racing.

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jethro — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 05:37:48 GMT

I hate going to work with goggle marks around my eyes after morning practice... One time I snuck out of work for a little while. When I got back, someone looked at my eyes and asked "so, how was your swim?" :blush:

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Donna — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:13:15 GMT

I use Tyr Rocket Sockets for practice and always carry 2 indoor and 2 outdoor Womens Vanquisher goggles for meets. I generally only use a pair of rocket sockets for only 3 months then throw them out.

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Former Member — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:37:23 GMT

I take it that most people who use different goggles for race than for practice do so because the ones for race are not very comfortable? Or maybe it's like using drag suit? ;) Regarding the lens color, is there any advantage of amber over smoke color?

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Former Member — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:19:53 GMT

Just one pair :blush: Yes I use them for parctice and meets and I will tighten them for meets and then just leave them tight until the next meet when I may tighten them again. Somehow though I always seem to have enough strap left. I do carry a spare pair just in case.

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Patrick W. Brundage — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:58:07 GMT

I have 5 different pairs of goggles, across 3 different styles Speedo GCG Plus Mirrorized - Black/Gold Speedo GCG Plus Mirrorized - Red Speedo Speed Socket Mirrored -- 2 pairs Some cheapo pair of Speedo goggles w/no mirroring I generally keep 1 pair of Speed Sockets aside for meets and then rotate the others around. Once the meet pair is sufficiently used, it goes into practice rotation. I prefer the GCG Plus for open water as they are more comfortable for longer swims. I use the cheapo pair often for morning swims in the dark.

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