topdog wrote:
> "BillX" <
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>>Am I the only one with the problem of starting a race only to find my goggles are leaking on one
>>side? I use Baracuda 300's with foam seal. Would it be better to use a suction type goggle like
>>Speedo for racing despite the racoon eyes and discomfort for a more reliable fit. What do others
>>think? I don't have problems with the Baracuda goggles sealing indoors but for some reason in the
>>open water they often leak... for me :-(
>
>
> There's no reason for anyone to have leaking goggles, or, fairly uncomfortable ones. I've used
> Speedos for 25 years now, almost without problem. Several things to remember -
>
> 1. Don't try cheap goggles. (By cheap I mean primarily imitations.) Ask what the local swim team
> likes perhaps. Speedo, Arena, etc - these should do the trick. Some people like latex, but I've
> stuck with foam.
>
> 2. Try them out extensively before the race! NEVER use something unproven on race day!
>
> 3. Remember that they can be adjusted, and they usually won't fit unless you do so. That's what
> the notches on the nose strap is for. You also need a reasonably tight fit as well - some
> vacuum.
>
> 4. Lastly, they will likely need to be more snug in open water than in a pool, due to the
> choppiness of the water. Sure, you may feel that you have "raccoon eyes", but with a decent
> pair adjusted correctly, it shouldn't be very uncomfortable.
>
> Try out different goggles in the open water until you find one that you are happy with!
Each person's face is shaped differently, the only way to find a leak-proof set of googles for one's
self is to try different pairs. Most swimmers on swim teams will be wearing the 'Swedish' goggles.
The ones with no foam, no latex, just plastic. A given person may find this uncomfortable and/or
leaky. The only way to truly find a pair for you is to try them until you find them.
--
Cheers,
Walter R. Strapps, Ph.D
"The sheer closeness of our two countries and the intensity of our mutual interaction combined with
the disparity between us in terms of wealth and power--all these things guarantee there will be
problems in U.S.-Canadian relations without anybody having to do anything to deliberately worsen the
situation."
Robert L. Stanfield, Oct. 28, 1971