Goggles are hard to find that fit one's face. It will be interesting to know how many different goggles one uses. Maybe some are for lap swim, some are for open water, some are for race? Some people do seem to have a lot of goggles, from the "what is in your swim bag" thread, and I wonder if all those goggles are the same or different?
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I've got a bunch of different colored goggles - but all are the same style (TYR Socket Rocket 2.0's). Unlike most folks, I seem to be the only one (posting, at least) who is using the same goggles in practice and races. I've had to change colors recently to get a better read on the digital clocks at our pool (some goggle lens colors don't work well with some display colors).
I like the soft coating around the edge of these goggles that makes the TYR version infinitely more comfortable than traditional sweedes - and provide a little better grip. Other than that, they're basically the same goggle as the traditional sweede. Lots of color options and easily customizable.
My experience with the fixed-width nosepiece goggles (ie speedo vanquishers) has not been good, and I always end up back with old faithful.
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I've got a bunch of different colored goggles - but all are the same style (TYR Socket Rocket 2.0's). Unlike most folks, I seem to be the only one (posting, at least) who is using the same goggles in practice and races. I've had to change colors recently to get a better read on the digital clocks at our pool (some goggle lens colors don't work well with some display colors).
I like the soft coating around the edge of these goggles that makes the TYR version infinitely more comfortable than traditional sweedes - and provide a little better grip. Other than that, they're basically the same goggle as the traditional sweede. Lots of color options and easily customizable.
My experience with the fixed-width nosepiece goggles (ie speedo vanquishers) has not been good, and I always end up back with old faithful.
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I actually use the same kind for practice and races. The only difference is the race ones have been used less so they fog up later and they are tighter. I hated having to adjust my goggles back to practice length so I just started using 2 pairs. But they all my goggles are the same kind. Even the same color most of the time.
Why not use comfortable goggles for all occasions, since the speed effect from the shape of the goggles is negligible?'Cause I don't notice the feel of the speed sockets on shorter races, but, mentally, they feel faster even though I know rationally they don't really influence speed from a physics perspective. The mental boost is worth it, though.
Three:
Aqua Sphere Kayenne Lady clear goggles- I just received them from Swim Outlet and used them for the first time today. I LOVE these goggles; very comfortable and a great fit for a small, narrow face like mine. And, the clear lens are perfect for an indoor pool with no overhead lighting. Now I can see my stopwatch a lot better!
Tyr Tracer metallized (women's size)- for swim meets.
Tyr T-72 Petite Femme- These used to be my swim meet goggles, then my training goggles, when my first Aqua Sphere goggles finally broke after a lot of use. But, they aren't very comfortable, so I am keeping them as my swim meet backup goggles.
I've used TYR Racetechs for years for both racing and practice, tightening the straps for racing, and replacing the latex straps with silicone. Clear or smoke depending on indoor/outdoor meets or whether or not the sun would show before morning workout is over.
Last year I picked up a pair of Speedo Vanquishers, and they seem to be much less inclined to leak, so I'm using them for racing now (same deal with clear and smoke pairs). This way I can leave the straps tight on the racing pairs and they don't get scratched up from workout use.
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.
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.
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?
