Swim goggles
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fpugsley posted 45 weeks ago.
I love my Tyr Velocity goggles. No leaks. Just spit in them before you swim, rub it around a little and rinse them out. no fogging!
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UFTriGator posted 45 weeks ago.
Maybe try some anti-fog drops. Goggle choice is very subjective, but my favorites are Swedes. I've used them for over 10 years and they're great. If you don't like them, it's no big deal b/c they only cost a few dollars.
fpugsley;77159 wrote:
Just spit in them before you swim
That's what I do...I just lick them instead, though. Cheaper than drops.
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RV posted 45 weeks ago.
I went through a bunch of different goggles, and have opted to go with the Aqua Sphere Kaiman goggles. They will on occasion still fog up, I have some anti-fog drops, but never remember to use them. Usually just rub them with some water or spit and they then remain clear for the rest of the workout.
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catwood posted 45 weeks ago.
I like Swedes best for training. I took a kick in the eye during a race three years ago and now I wear some discontinued kids goggles that are probably an earlier generation of the speedo hydrospex for races. That one kick wearing Swedes was the only time I've ever been kicked in the face in 30 triathlons, so I'm thinking about risking it and going back to Swedes for races since I can see out of them better and my navigation could use some improvement.
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ggalvao posted 45 weeks ago.
Getting kicked with Swedes on must hurt a lut! Damn...
I have never swimmed in Open Water so I've done all my training ever with Swedes on. And I really like how it fits in your eye globes and no water ever gets in.
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skeats posted 45 weeks ago.
I use the Aqua Sphere mask type. I couldn't get any goggle to fit.
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mdd posted 45 weeks ago.
http://www.blueseventy.com/products/goggles.html
In my experience Blue Seventy goggles are the best. They can be hard to find since most shops don't carry them and you usually have to buy directly from their website. They come in all shades, have a good seal, and seem to stay on even during high contact open water swim starts.
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Iron Dan posted 45 weeks ago.
The best pai of googles I have ever used are a pair oF $1.99 goggles that I bought on my honeymoon in Hawaii. Had them for 2years and have never had any leaks or fog issues. Sorry they don't have a brand on them and I only have one pair, since my wife dropped the other pair at the bottom of the lake, or else I would sell you a pair of the best goggles every made.
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tri-ac posted 45 weeks ago.
mdd;77189 wrote:
http://www.blueseventy.com/products/goggles.htmlIn my experience Blue Seventy goggles are the best. They can be hard to find since most shops don't carry them and you usually have to buy directly from their website. They come in all shades, have a good seal, and seem to stay on even during high contact open water swim starts.
i like these a lot, too!
[edit] I have the "element"
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RV posted 45 weeks ago.
mdd;77189 wrote:
http://www.blueseventy.com/products/goggles.htmlIn my experience Blue Seventy goggles are the best. They can be hard to find since most shops don't carry them and you usually have to buy directly from their website. They come in all shades, have a good seal, and seem to stay on even during high contact open water swim starts.
Which ones were you referring to Vision or Element?
The link you supplied pretty much only showed me a drawing...
Went to the on-line store and found these links:
http://www.blueseventy.com/store/us/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=16
http://www.blueseventy.com/store/us/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=15
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PJT posted 45 weeks ago.
I use the aqua sphere kaimans. The key to avoid fogging is to keep them very clean and not let them get scatched. I don't care too much if they fog in pool swims, but for OW and races I use a newer pair that I keep in a scratch-proof case (one of those velvet Crown Royal bags works nicely). Once the OW pair gets beat up, it becomes a pool pair and I pick up a new pair for OW/races. I've ended up buying about 1 new pair a year, which isn't too bad.
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beads1985 posted 45 weeks ago.
I do think it is subjective, based on what is comfortable for your face type.
After awhile the built in anti-fog for any goggle will wear off, especially in the pool. To extend this, rinse your goggles in cool clear water after the pool. Once the anti-fog is wearing off use anti fog drops right after you rinse the googles and let it dry.
It will be ready for next time.
I like Speedo Sengar and GCG goggles.
If you are buying several pairs check out keifer.com
They have lots of brands and styles and are decently priced.:D
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mdd posted 45 weeks ago.
RV;77212 wrote:
Which ones were you referring to Vision or Element?
The link you supplied pretty much only showed me a drawing...
Went to the on-line store and found these links:
http://www.blueseventy.com/store/us/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=16
http://www.blueseventy.com/store/us/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=15
I use the Element goggles and have not had any trouble.
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calilargeguy posted 45 weeks ago.
Thanks everyone for the input. It's about what i figured in it being subjective. I just don't seem to be able to find the right pair. I've only had my Aqua Sphere for 3 weeks and they are already fogging up alot. I also have a big head so some of the smaller, race type goggles don't fit well.
thanks again
I know this is a subjective thing, but what is the best pair of swim goggles. I have tried the speedo vanquisher, the tyr velocity, and now the aqua sphere. All of the seem to fog up very quickly, especially while doing laps in the pool, and seem to have some degree of leakage. Any help would be great.
thanks