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Swedish goggles for OWS?
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 2012-08-30 9:09 PM |
Veteran  441   Clearwater, FL |  Subject: Swedish goggles for OWS?The salt kills my fog free Speedos in 3 or 4 weeks and Swedish goggles were recommended to me this afternoon. Pure awesomeness or is there something else that I should consider? |
| 2012-08-30 9:15 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Expert 1130 Fernandina Beach, FL | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? Some people love them some hate them. I personally loved these goggles while racing in a pool and still use them in the pool for training. Would even consider using them in a lake OWS. They didn't work so well for me in the ocean. Also where it doesn't ever sound fun to be kicked in the face. It'd be even worse wearing swedes. To each his own but at $3 on ebay it's worth a shot |
| 2012-08-31 12:45 AM in reply to: #4389128 |
Member 566 | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? Echoing everything from the PP. Swedes work great for swimmers who's eye sockets they fit (and they rave about them endlessly), and suck for pretty much everyone else. They have a limited angle of vision, and sit in the eyesocket with no cushioning (sucks if you get kicked). IMO OWS goggles like the TYR Nest Pro and Aqua Sphere Kaiman are much better options. |
| 2012-08-31 9:14 AM in reply to: #4389128 |
Extreme Veteran 929 , Kobenhavns Kommune | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? I use Swedish goggles and rave about them endlessly Now, seriously, I don't think there is any such thing as OWS and pool goggles - except for possible UV protection which is desirable in OWS and not required in indoor pools. Otherwise, if they fit, the will fit wherever you swim. Use goggles that fit well and that you trust. Swedes are cheap, give it a try and pass them on if you don't like them. Swedes are as "fog free" as all other goggles. The problem is usually that the anti-fog treatment is rubbed away when you clean them with your thumb. |
well, mostly because they can be perfectly adjusted, in particular the nose bridge always cause me troubles with any other goggle. | 2012-08-31 9:22 AM in reply to: #4389128 |
Veteran 276 | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? Same sentiments here - Swedes worked very very well for me when I was swimming competetively, but I avoid them in tris just in case I get kicked. That would hurt like a b*#@%! |
| 2012-08-31 9:57 AM in reply to: #4389128 |
| Veteran 165 Central Mass | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? I am having problems with mine,,, after about 30 - 40 minutes my eyesockets hurt, was thinking about trying some " OWS" goggles with larger eye pieces. I don't have mine on too tight or at least if I ease up on them they leak a bit. Any suggestions for goggles with larger eye pieces? |
| 2012-08-31 1:46 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Regular 477 Washington, DC | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? I've only ever worn Swedish goggles through all my years as a competitive swimmer, and I wear them in OWS now. Maybe I'll change my mind someday if I get kicked in the face! |
| 2012-08-31 1:55 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Champion 7136  Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? They take a little time to get adjusted right (lightly sanding the edge helped mine fit and stay sealed) but they are pretty awesome when you get them set.
That said, I use goggles with gaskets for races. |
| 2012-08-31 2:02 PM in reply to: #4390227 |
Champion 10019 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? I wear them for everything. After about 30ish tris, not a problem yet. I have used the TYR Socket Rockets and the "generic" Sporti version from Swimoutlet: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/26589.htm |
| 2012-08-31 2:18 PM in reply to: #4390201 |
Extreme Veteran 929 , Kobenhavns Kommune | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? meggfishy - 2012-08-31 8:46 PM I've only ever worn Swedish goggles through all my years as a competitive swimmer, and I wear them in OWS now. Maybe I'll change my mind someday if I get kicked in the face! I actually did take a kick in the face - in the pool! a strong breast stroke kick, which is much worse than the freestyle kick that nobody does anyway. And I was wearing my swedes, they made a small fine cut in the skin on the chin but no damage to the eyes. I don't worry about being kicked, sure, partly because I know I'm faster, but also because freestyle kicks just ain't that strong, and paying attention you know if your in line for trouble. I'd worry more about people freaking out because they can't cope with the washing machine group start. |
| 2012-08-31 7:25 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Veteran 441 Clearwater, FL | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? Hadn't considered getting kicked with no padding. However, it sounds akin to something with the cave diving I do: those of us who don't dive with helmets tend to be much more aware of where our heads are in relation to everything else sharing the environment. Granted, a swim start is much more dynamic than any cave, but I think I'll give them a shot. Thanks for the thoughts everyone! |
| 2012-08-31 7:29 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Veteran 265 Westminster, Colorado | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? I love them. I am quickly reminded when we go for a family swim and i need to use a pair of cushioned speedo goggles. No comparrison! |
| 2012-08-31 10:29 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? More gold medals than anything else on the market. They work and are easy to custom fit. |
| 2012-08-31 11:26 PM in reply to: #4389128 |
Extreme Veteran 463 Mayberry | Subject: RE: Swedish goggles for OWS? I love my swedes. have considered trying other goggles, but I like these too much to bother spending the money to try it.
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