What provides the best view for open water swimming? It seems the smoke and amber goggles I've tried haven't provided enough contrast during partly cloudy conditions of open water events. The amber lens actually seemed to make the buoys blend into the surroundings. The anti-fog feature of my new amber goggles also performed poorly too. I'm ready to try the "swim mask" that a swim goggle and suit company offer. Is there any advice anyone could share on this subject?
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I prefer goggles with a slight tint as my eyes are somewhat light-sensitive. I also wear "off-the-shelf" corrective goggles. Whatever you decide upon, I suggest that you be sure to get either polycarbonate lenses or lenses that specifically say they block UV light. Many of the plastic ones don't block UV and being outside and with the glare on the water is not good from a UV/eye damage standpoint. I get mine at www.aquagoggles.com I prefer the Kiefer optical goggles, but they don't block UV.
-LBJ
I prefer goggles with a slight tint as my eyes are somewhat light-sensitive. I also wear "off-the-shelf" corrective goggles. Whatever you decide upon, I suggest that you be sure to get either polycarbonate lenses or lenses that specifically say they block UV light. Many of the plastic ones don't block UV and being outside and with the glare on the water is not good from a UV/eye damage standpoint. I get mine at www.aquagoggles.com I prefer the Kiefer optical goggles, but they don't block UV.
-LBJ
