I've been swimming competitively in the pool for something like 15 years now, but I am interested in trying an open water race, either in a lake or in the ocean this summer. I have absolutely zero experience in open water other than just playing around at the beach. I've looked around this website but I would like some more info. Does anyone have any good books/websites/resources for someone who wants to try open water swimming for the first time? I'll take any and all tips!
Middle of day, outside, I prefer smoked or mirrored. But if I'm swimming in an event in which I need to sight the buoys, I've found blue is the only color in which I can adequately sight them. Still have issues if I have to look into the sun, but red and amber wash the buoys out of sight, and the smoked makes it difficult for me to see in the early morning light that is typical.
I like an amber lens. It almost mimicks polarized (but cheaper) and they are generally not too dark, so there is no problem sighting buoys. BUT for in-pool training, a clear lens is all I need. You can get a Swedish set that comes with a couple lens types to give you an idea of what you'd like.
www.aquagear.com/.../
Middle of day, outside, I prefer smoked or mirrored. But if I'm swimming in an event in which I need to sight the buoys, I've found blue is the only color in which I can adequately sight them. Still have issues if I have to look into the sun, but red and amber wash the buoys out of sight, and the smoked makes it difficult for me to see in the early morning light that is typical.
I like an amber lens. It almost mimicks polarized (but cheaper) and they are generally not too dark, so there is no problem sighting buoys. BUT for in-pool training, a clear lens is all I need. You can get a Swedish set that comes with a couple lens types to give you an idea of what you'd like.
www.aquagear.com/.../
