Which goggles would you recommend for Alcatraz? I've been looking at the aquasphere mask type goggles. Would you recommend this type of goggle for the swim? I was told that larger goggles with a lot of plastic would pop off and not seal in cold water swims. Any hints on how to keep my goggles from fogging up?
Any other recommendations for Alcatraz would be greatly appreciated!
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I second the "stop part way across and enjoy the view"
As far as your goggles as said what works for you in the pool will work at Alcatraz. What ever you decide to go with make sure you use it in the pool or train with it before the swim to avoid surprises on the day of the swim and that includes using any insulated caps you may use with your goggles before hand. You will be given a yellow race cap most likely as the Coast guard perfers yellow there . You will wear that on the outside of any other insulated cap if you use a insulated cap. Simulate all caps and goggles in swims prior to your race. The Aquasphere Seal Mask is a very popular goggle, but it does not work for everyone.
All that said for info on cold water Alcatraz type caps:
see www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
I second the "stop part way across and enjoy the view"
As far as your goggles as said what works for you in the pool will work at Alcatraz. What ever you decide to go with make sure you use it in the pool or train with it before the swim to avoid surprises on the day of the swim and that includes using any insulated caps you may use with your goggles before hand. You will be given a yellow race cap most likely as the Coast guard perfers yellow there . You will wear that on the outside of any other insulated cap if you use a insulated cap. Simulate all caps and goggles in swims prior to your race. The Aquasphere Seal Mask is a very popular goggle, but it does not work for everyone.
All that said for info on cold water Alcatraz type caps:
see www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
